Deck Stair Openings Can Be Dangerous

Deck Stair Safety, Something we do not think about until an accident happens.

4 Steps You Can Take to Prevent Accidents Involving Your Deck Stairs:

1.  Small children can fall down the stairs of your deck. Put up a gate that keeps them from falling.
Also children riding toys or in their very first walker can tumble down and have head injuries!

2.  Shatterproof safety glass is required on all windows when the house wall acts as a barrier to adjacent stairs, landings, and areas at the top and bottom of stairs.
If a window Is next to the stair of your deck they must be safety glazed. This rule is designed to prevent injuries due to accidental impact from falls.

3.  Safety Treads on the deck steps will keep you from slipping.

4.  Lighting for your deck stairs. Decks act as entertaining areas, access pathways, outdoor cooking areas, and can even surround a hot tub or swimming pool, so if you’d like to use any of these amenities in the evening, deck lighting is a must. We use rope lights and the ambiance is amazing!

Following these Great Steps Can Reduce Your Risk of Injury and Promote Safety.

 

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