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We are looking to remodel a home in California with an unusual height difference at the top of the staircase where the landing transitions to the stairs.

The last gap/step is approximately 8 inches, which creates a potential tripping and falling hazard, especially for children. (We have a 6 months old and 3 year old)
I would like to explore options to eliminate the extra step or modify the landing and staircase to make the transition safer.

Here are my exact structural constraints and measurements:

• Total Vertical Rise: 109.5 inches (First floor to second floor finish)

• Available Horizontal Run: 103 inches minimum, but can extend up to 127 inches max.

• Obstruction: There is an overhanging ledge at 96 inches above the first floor, located 16 horizontal inches out from where the bottom of the stairs would sit

Are there any creative framing tricks to make the stairs safer?

We have a family membership at a different YMCA, but we’ll be out of state taking care of a sick family member. There is a YMCA nearby, and we’re hoping we’ll be able to use our membership there.

Does anyone know how long we can use our membership at a different YMCA before we would need to return to our original location? We’re not sure how long we’ll be out of state, but we’re thinking it could be 6+ months.

We also have a child who has started swim lessons, and we’d love to keep them going so they don’t lose their progress. Would it be possible to sign them up for swim classes at this different YMCA location while we’re here?

Any information or personal experience would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Stair Landing a Potential Trip Hazard

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