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July 7-9, 2021 – Orange County Convention Center – Orlando, FL
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Stairbuilders and Manufacturers Association

Dalton,  OH 
United States
http://www.stairways.org
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The Stairbuilders and Manufacturers Association (SMA) is an active network of Stairbuilders, Stair Part Manufacturers, Distributors, Dealers, Design Professionals, ancillary material and equipment suppliers supporting the Stair Industry to provide safe, beautiful stairways. Our mission is to build the greatest resource of knowledge and tools contributing to the success of our Members and the Stair Industry.


Learn about Stairs and Rails from the SMA experts!

The Stairbuilders and Manufacturers Association (SMA) is an invaluable resource for stair builders across the nation. Membership in the SMA guarantees stair industry professionals access to resources that include continuing education opportunities, the latest stairway research, and the most recent developments in building codes and techniques.

Many times you’re already installing treads and risers for your customers, why not add code compliant stair and railing work to your offerings?  Join us at for our Stair Balustrade instructional class.  This 3-day, hands-on course teaches you core design and installation techinques for stairways. 

The SMA publishes Visual Interpretations of the IRC Stair Building CodesComplex technical code language is simply explained through drawings and pictures. Laymen and professionals alike praise this document that provides understanding for all that use the the International Residential Code. Stop by the SMA Store to purchase your copy today!  


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  • Visual Interpretation to the Stair Building Code
    A guide with expertly designed graphic illustrations to help you better understand the technical stair building codes from the International Residential Code. ***FREE to the first 100 visitors at the SMA booth.***

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  • Understanding technical stair building concepts and important standards can sometimes be difficult without visual representations. For this reason, the SMA has published expertly designed graphic illustrations of the International Residential Code. In addition to other SMA publications, the visual interpretations have provided outstanding utility to industry professionals, covering code requirements relating to headroom, handrails, guards, measurements, and more. These guides are great to have on hand to be readily referenced as needed.  Builders, regulators, stairbuilders and lay people alike can stay up-to-date on the latest editions of the International Residential Codes for stairs and better understand how they will apply to their project.

    Drawings and Photos explain the technical terms and many significant changes in the stair building codes since 2000.

    • Headroom
    • Walkline location
    • Measuring carpeted stairs
    • The definition of “flight”
    • Measuring winder treads
    • Handrail height
    • Guard height determination
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