April 12-14, 2022 – Tampa Convention Center - Tampa, FL

Stairbuilders and Manufacturers Association

Dalton,  OH 
United States
http://www.stairways.org
  • Booth: 1423

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.

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. The first 100 visitors to stop by our booth will recieve a FREE copy or shop the SMA Store to purchase your VI today!  

Are you already installing treads and risers for your customers?  Add code compliant stairs and railings to your business offerings after learnign from the SMA experts at our Stair Balustrade instructional class.  This 3-day, hands-on course teaches you core design and installation techinques for stairways. Find more information online


 Show Specials

  • The SMA's Stair Balustrade Class is a three-day class which focuses on installation best practices for post-to-post and over-the-post systems. The class offers hands-on instructional training with student workstations specifically designed to enhance the understanding and practice of balustrade layout from the starting newel through handrail fittings and wall termination.  Register to win a FREE admission for our upcoming course taking place June 13, 14 & 15 in Smyrna, Georgia (a $750 value).


 Products

  • Visual Interpretation of the Stair Building Code
    The SMA publishes the Visual Interpretation of the Stair Building Code where graphic illustrations are created from the International Residential Code Section R311 Means of Egress specifically with regard to R311.7 Stairways....

  • 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.***


 Additional Info

Attendee Prize
Yes
Expo Sponsor Levels
Midshipman