1910.25(b)(4): Stair Landing and Platform Size
Employers must make sure stairway landings and platforms are at least as wide as the stair and at least 30 inches deep, measured in the direction of travel.
Key takeaways
- 1910.25(b)(4) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart D).
- OSHA cited it 11 times in the last 3 years, in 11 inspections, with $32,587 in current penalties.
- Most citations: WI (4), MI (2), NJ (1).
- Related part: 1910.25(b) General requirements (207 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.25(b)(4) is one requirement inside 1910.25 Stairways, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart D). The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(4) Stairway landings and platforms are at least the width of the stair and at least 30 inches (76 cm) in depth, as measured in the direction of travel; 11 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.25.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Top states: WI (4), MI (2), NJ (1), IA (1), HI (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| IMPACT CONFECTIONS, INC. | JANESVILLE, WI | $12,413 |
| UNITED PREMIUM FOODS, LLC. | WOODBRIDGE, NJ | $6,000 |
| US POSTAL SERVICE | WAUSAU, WI | $6,000 |
| INDUSTRIAL SERVICE CORPORATION | BURLINGTON, IA | $3,572 |
| FEDEX STATION 493 | BELLEVILLE, MI | $2,520 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.25(b)(4).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.25(b) General requirements 207 citations
- 1910.25(b)(3) 93 citations
- 1910.25(b)(1) 48 citations
- 1910.25(b)(7) 19 citations
- 1910.25(b)(5) 15 citations
- 1910.25(b)(2) 12 citations
- 1910.25(b)(5)(i) 12 citations
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Frequently asked questions
How deep must a stairway landing be?
At least 30 inches (76 cm), measured in the direction of travel.
How wide must a stair landing be?
At least the width of the stair it serves.
Does this apply to platforms too?
Yes. The rule covers both stairway landings and platforms.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.25 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly; data as of 2026-10-20
3-year window. Federal OSHA only; state-plan rules are not counted. Plain-language text is a summary, not legal advice; the official text controls. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.