Cozy Alaskan Cabin, with rare Northern Lights views...

This is what the guest wrote me about the incident: Nov 6, 2025 Betty Pribyl Hi Trudy Just wanted to let you know that we left early today. My husband had an accident early Wednesday morning he got out of bed to get a drink of water and forgot about the step down into the living area. I took him to the emergency and he ended up dislocating his shoulder and was uncomfortable at the cabin, so we decided to leave early. thanks Betty 4:02 PM This is an Engineer's assessment of the step: Notwithstanding the absence of locally adopted/enforced codes, the step was evaluated against the International Residential Code (IRC), which represents the most widely referenced standard for one- and two-family dwellings in the United States. Relevant IRC requirements (2021 edition, Section R311.7.5.1): - Maximum riser height: 7¾ inches -The measured riser height of the subject step is below this maximum and therefore compliant. The step configuration meets standard code geometry requirements for residential interior single steps. Conclusion and Recommendations The single step in question does not violate any applicable building code geometry requirements. No design, construction, or maintenance deficiencies related to the step were identified that contributed to the guest’s fall. No further engineering analysis or corrective modifications to the step are recommended at this time. Respectfully submitted, Timothy Henry, P.E. February 6, 2026