A curtail step is a step in a staircase that is primarily decorated at the bottom. It is inclined on the newel post. Curtail steps improve the beauty of a building and add ornamental touches to open balustrades.
Applications:
- Employed in homes to bring beauty and character into the door area or the main door staircase.
- To give a grand entrance and act as ornamentation for sitting areas in hotels, restaurants, and other public buildings.
- Employed in concert halls, theatres, libraries, museums, government offices, and other official structures to improve the design.
A curtail step is a decorative step at the bottom of the staircase that curves around the newel post, adding elegance and serving as a feature on open staircases.
OSHA Compliance for Curtail Steps
OSHA does not specifically regulate decorative elements like curtail steps, all staircase components must be installed securely to avoid creating tripping hazards.