You can not place a torch on the side on a stair, see picture.
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Duplicate of MC-8345, please use the search function to see if your bug has already been submitted. Currently over 51% of tickets are being closed as duplicate.
Duplicate of [8345]. Although I don't quite know why the technical limitations are as they are, this would be a good feature.