Callouts that require further review for safety related issues, must be addressed, either by the Sellers or the Buyers, after the change of possession.  Stairs are a leading location for personal injury accidents.  The treads, the flat part of the stair, must be uniform in depth, and provide a minimum of nine inches (9") for positioning the foot during use.  When treads are narrow, or slanted, the potential for injury is significantly increased.  All stairs should have a riser, the vertical section found at the back of all stairs.  The riser prevents accidental trips, and is a requirement for the personal safety of children.

The Handrail of stairways must be easily gripped to ensure support during use.  When a stairway has a wide top rail, the ability to properly grip the handrail is reduced significantly, and a child cannot grip the handrail at all.  When you look at a stairway, make sure that children cannot easily climb over the rail, and openings should not exceed four inches (4"), which prevents a child from pushing his/her head through the opening.