How do you guys normally measure a stair-like this?

[johnnykkla]

I really need help with measuring this type of stair. How do you guys measure this type of stair? Thanks !!!!

 

[Elliott]

Why would you measure it?

 

[Overimprovement]

I don't measure stairs. Is there a reason you have to?

 

[johnnykkla]

Why would you measure it?

To calculate the sqft?

 

[johnnykkla]

I don't measure stairs. Is there a reason you have to?

Isn't mandatory to measure the stair?

 

[Overimprovement]

Isn't mandatory to measure the stair?

Of course not. Who told you that?

 

[Elliott]

Johnny,
The house looks spectacular. If it were just a typical house with a large open foyer then living area wouldn't include the open stairway. Hopefully your comparing expensive fruit with expensive fruit, even open entry mansions with open stairways.

 

[johnnykkla]

Of course not. Who told you that?

My supervisor's colleague. He told me to measure it and they will deduct sqft out of it or something.

 

[Terrel L. Shields]

You colleague needs to read ANSI for the proper way to measure a stair...by not measuring it. There is no opening from above, so each level is measured and the stair ignored in your case.

If there are stairs, include them on every level they serve.

When there are openings to the floor below, subtract the opening from that level.

3.4 Openings to the Floor Below​

Openings to the floor below cannot be included in
the square footage calculation. However, the area of
both stair treads and landings proceeding to the floor
below is included in the finished area of the floor
from which the stairs descend, not to exceed the
area of the opening in the floor.​

 

[EddieB]

Trust me, in that home, the roughly 80 sf of stairs is insignificant to its total value. There are plenty of other value related aspects to concern with. Also spend some time with ANSI as had been mentioned.