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Workplace Regulations Application to Common Parts of Flats
NI-wide·Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact
The Workplace Regulations apply to the common parts of flats and similar buildings if people such as cleaners, wardens and caretakers are employed to work in these common parts. Where the requirements
flatsnon-domesticstairsrampsguardingprotection-from-impactGuidance scope for stairs and ladders
0.4NI-wide·Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact
The guidance in Section 3 is concerned with various aspects of the geometry and safety of stairs and certain ladders. This includes common provisions for all stairs and additional provisions for – (a)
stairsdwellingflatsnon-domesticCommon provisions for private and common stairs in dwellings
3.2NI-wide·Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact
A private stair or a common stair in a block of dwellings, should comply with the provisions of paragraphs 3.4 to 3.28.
stairsdwellingflatsRise and going dimensions by stair category
Table 3.1NI-wide·Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact
Table 3.1 Rise and going Category | Rise minimum (mm) | Rise maximum (mm) | Going minimum (mm) | Going maximum (mm) Private stair | 75 | 220* | 220 | — A common stair in a block of dwellings | 75 | 1
stairsdwellingflatsWidth of flights in private stairs and common stairs
3.13NI-wide·Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact
The minimum unobstructed widths for a flight, in a private stair and a common stair in a block of dwellings, are given in Table 3.2 and should be measured in accordance with Diagram 3.4.
stairsdwellingflatsprivate-staircommon-stairTable 3.2 – Widths of flights in private stairs and common stairs
Table 3.2NI-wide·Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact
Table 3.2 Widths of flights in a private stair and a common stair in a block of dwellings Category | Minimum unobstructed width (mm) Private stair - (a) providing access to one room only (not being
stairsdwellingflatsprivate-staircommon-stairConstruction of steps in common stairs
3.15NI-wide·Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact
A common stair in a block of dwellings should have steps with rises that are not open, step nosings which are distinguishable, through permanent contrasting brightness and have a suitable profile such
flatsstairsprotection-from-fallingLanding provision and dimensions
3.17NI-wide·Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact
A landing should be provided at the top and bottom of every flight. The width of a landing should be not less than the width of the stair. The going of a landing should be not less than – (a) in a pri
dwellingflatsstairsHandrails for private stairs and common stairs in dwellings
3.24NI-wide·Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact
Flights in a private stair with a total rise of more than 600 mm and a common stair in a block of dwellings, should have a continuous handrail that gives firm support and a firm grip and be located –
dwellingflatsstairsHandrail extension at landings for common stairs in blocks of dwellings
3.28NI-wide·Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact
To give warning of a change in level i.e. the start or finish of a flight, the handrail to a common stair in a block of dwellings, should extend horizontally for a distance of not less than 300 mm, al
flatsstairsprotection-from-fallingHandrails on ramps
4.8NI-wide·Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact
A ramp or a series of ramps with a total rise of more than 600 mm should have a continuous handrail that gives firm support and a firm grip – (a) on at least one side where the ramp is 1000 mm wide or
rampsguardingflatsRamp length and gradient in common areas of dwellings
4.9NI-wide·Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact
A ramp should be not more than – (a) 10 m in length where the gradient of the ramp does not exceed 1 in 15; or (b) 5 m in length where the gradient of the ramp does not exceed 1 in 12.
rampsflatsdwellingWidth of ramps in common areas of dwellings
4.10NI-wide·Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact
A ramp should have a surface width of not less than 1200 mm. Where a handrail is provided, the width at handrail level may be reduced to not less than 1000 mm.
rampsflatsdwelling