They are called scissor stairs and it's very common here in newer buildings in N...

		colinbartlett on May 17, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Exit Strategy: The Case for Single-Stair Egress They are called scissor stairs and it's very common here in newer buildings in NYC as well. Though I believe it's only permitted in buildings 12 stories are less? It always seemed very space efficient -- separated by concrete fireproof walls and taking up the same vertical space.

Yes, this is a new building in NYC ;-)