Stairs to the climate cellar

Hello

my climate cellar is finished.
Four weeks ago, a staircase with a tool shed underneath for garden equipment was built above it.
The entrance to the climate cellar is approved as a staircase. So straight down from the south. Height difference approx. 225 cm. The stairwell is 128 cm wide.
Now the formworkers were a bit enthusiastic and built more formwork than the plan specifies. The formwork of the stairs went up to 50 cm near the entrance and is at a height of 105 cm. (I hope I’m writing somewhat clearly). With 2 steps I can reach a max of 150 cm. That’s not enough.
Now I’m thinking of planning the entrance from the east. Go down 4 steps, a small landing, and then lay the rest of the stairs towards the north.
So I come from the east, have 4 steps that are 50 cm wide, then a landing about 40 cm deep and 50 cm wide. Then a right turn and the remaining steps are no problem.
Of course, the building authority will probably not be overjoyed with a possible approval of this. But I’m not so keen on dismantling.
Would the offered compromise be conceivable given the tight space?

Steven

Hello,

you are right, I wouldn’t understand that without the drawing either. The left side (facing south) is the stairwell. The dashed line above it is the landing of the stairs (which should extend at least 30 cm further to the right). The red dashed line is the staircase proposed as a solution. The right side is another cross-section of the stairwell and garden stairs. You can see very clearly that the landing is extended too far forward.

Steven

Hello,

I think you won't be happy with the mini-platform. Personally, I find the risk of falling too high if someone comes from above, walks a little too far inside on the stairs, and loses footing when trying to "shortcut" the platform.

How often is this access used? Do large objects need to be carried up and down there? If not, I would look into spiral staircases (available pre-galvanized to order). As a straight single-flight staircase without a platform, it would become infinitely steep.

Hello Birkenfelder

the staircase is only used occasionally.
Large items are never carried underneath it. As mentioned, it is a climate cellar. Potatoes, beets, carrots, etc.
Occasionally a bottle of wine.
A water and food supply for day X is also stored down there (the federal government recommends it).
I would prevent shortcuts with a handrail.
A spiral staircase is a good idea. It is plan B. How can I calculate that?

Steven

Hello,

I know that there are spiral staircases, for example from the company Lichtgitter. I would leave the calculations to the manufacturer.
On their homepage, there is an inquiry form where you can enter your wishes and dimensions.

However, I have never dealt with spiral staircases before.
There are certainly owners of spiral staircases here who know other manufacturers and can share their experiences.