• WIDTH
  • LOADS
  • MODULES
  • HUMAN

How to calculate required stairway width with your AI

Connect your AI to the Fire Safety Calculator to turn occupancy data and module dimensions into compliant egress widths.

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Short answer

How do I find the minimum stair width for my building?

Your AI calculates the width by processing your population loads and module sizes against safety requirements. You'll get the specific measurement needed for safe egress.

The results you get

Calculated egress requirements

The AI processes your inputs to provide these specific outcomes.

WIDTH

Minimum stair width

The AI provides the exact width measurement required for your specific occupancy and module constraints.

LOADS

Population analysis

It calculates how the expected number of people impacts the necessary egress capacity.

MODULES

Module size impact

The AI factors in your module dimensions to ensure the width accounts for physical constraints.

HUMAN

Final design review

You receive the calculated values so you can verify them against your specific site plans.

The workflow

What your AI does when the data arrives.

The AI handles the math so you can focus on the design.

  1. Analyze occupancy

    The AI looks at your population counts and how they are distributed.

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  2. Apply module constraints

    It factors in your module sizes to see how they affect movement.

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  3. Calculate width

    The AI runs the math to find the minimum width for safe egress.

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  4. Provide results

    The AI gives you the final required width based on the inputs provided.

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Try it

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Starting points

Swap the bracketed numbers for your actual project data.

Fire Safety Calculator API Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_pXyNkRCngBcaE48MLuPIOYbB5AEi6KDFFmLEsTMJ/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Fire Safety Calculator API capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "fire-safety-calculator-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_pXyNkRCngBcaE48MLuPIOYbB5AEi6KDFFmLEsTMJ/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Calculate the minimum stair width for a population load of 120 people.

  • What is the required stairway width for a module size of 36 inches and 80 people?

  • Find the minimum stair width for a load of 200 people using a 42 inch module.

  • Determine the required egress width for my current occupancy data.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI design the stairs for me?

    No. The AI only calculates the required width based on the data you provide.

  • 02

    Does the AI check local building codes?

    No. It calculates width based on the specific population and module inputs you give it.

  • 03

    Can the AI modify my CAD drawings?

    No. The AI only provides the calculated width values; it cannot edit your design files.

  • 04

    Do I need to provide the module size?

    Yes. The calculation requires both the population load and the module size to work.

  • 05

    Can the AI generate a full safety report?

    No. It provides the specific width calculation, which you can then use in your own reports.

  • More questions about Fire Safety Calculator? The Connector page answers them. See everything the Fire Safety Calculator Connector can do

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