STAIR CASES
Building Regulations & British Standards
Approved Document K of the Building Regulations 1992: Stairs, Ramps and Guards gives provisions for stairways in the design and building of stairways which form part of the structure and guidance on the aspects of geometry and guarding of stairs.
S585 Part 1 1989: Wood stairs covers specifications for stairs with closed risers for domestic use, including straight and winder flights and quarter or half landings. Appendix A of this standard also details the recommendations for the site fixing of stairs.
BS5395 Part 1 1977: Stairs, Ladders and Walkways covers the design of straight stairs. BS6180 1982: Code of practice for protective barriers in and about buildings.
Definitions
Private stairs intended to be used for only one dwelling with a maximum rise of 220mm and a minimum going of 220mm. A maximum pitch of 42¡ is stipulated for domestic stairs.
Institutional and assembly stairs serving a place where a substantial number of people will gather, with a maximum rise of 150mm and a minimum going of 280mm.
Other stairs covers all other types of buildings, with a maximum rise of 190mm and a minimum going of 250mm
GARDEN DECKING AND FENCING
