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Scope and Application of Technical Booklet H
NI-wide·Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact
This Technical Booklet, which takes effect on 31st October 2012, is one of a series that has been prepared by the Department of Finance and Personnel (the Department) for the purpose of providing prac
stairsrampsguardingprotection-from-impactSpecific Regulations Covered
NI-wide·Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact
The guidance contained in this Technical Booklet relates only to the requirements of regulations 56, 57, 58, 59 and 60. The work will also have to comply with all other relevant requirements of the Bu
stairsrampsguardingPurpose of Building Regulations
NI-wide·Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact
The Building Regulations are made for specific purposes, primarily securing the health, safety, welfare and convenience of people and for the conservation of fuel and power. Standards and technical ap
stairsrampsguardingprotection-from-fallingApplication of Named Standards
NI-wide·Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact
Where this Technical Booklet makes reference to a named standard, the relevant version of the standard is the one listed in the Appendix. However, if this version has been replaced or updated by the i
stairsrampsguardingprotection-from-fallingUse of Diagrams in Technical Booklet
NI-wide·Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact
The diagrams in this Technical Booklet supplement the text. They do not show all the details of construction and are not intended to illustrate compliance with any other requirement of the Building Re
stairsrampsguardingprotection-from-fallingProtected Buildings and Special Consideration
NI-wide·Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact
District councils have a duty to take account of the desirability to preserve the character of protected buildings when carrying out their functions under Building Regulations. Therefore, where work i
stairsrampsguardingprotection-from-fallingconservationRelationship to Other Legislation
NI-wide·Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact
The provisions of this Technical Booklet relate to the requirements of Building Regulations and do not include measures which may be necessary to meet the requirements of other legislation. Such other
stairsrampsguardingprotection-from-fallingThe Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1993
NI-wide·Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact
The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1993 (the Workplace Regulations) contain some requirements which affect building design. The main requirements are now covered
stairsrampsguardingprotection-from-fallingnon-domesticWorkplace 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-impactPart H Application and Scope
Regulation 54(1)NI-wide·Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact
Subject to paragraphs (2) to (6), this Part shall apply to any building or part of a building.
stairsrampsguardingprotection-from-fallingExceptions to Guarding Requirements
Regulation 54(3)NI-wide·Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact
The requirements of regulation 57(1) shall not apply— (a) to the extent that compliance therewith would unreasonably obstruct normal movement to, into, out of or within any building; (b) in relation t
guardingprotection-from-fallingstairsGuarding requirements for elevated and open areas
57(1)NI-wide·Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact
A stair, ladder, ramp, floor, balcony, landing, platform and any roof or other place to which people normally have access (including access for the purpose of maintenance) and a sunken area next to a
stairsrampsprotection-from-fallingguardingGuarding Performance Requirements
0.5NI-wide·Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact
It is the view of the Department that the requirements of regulation 57 in Part H will be met if, in order to reduce the risk to the safety of people in or about buildings – (a) pedestrian guarding is
protection-from-fallingguardingpublic-buildingdwellingnon-domesticSection 5 Introduction - Provisions for Guarding and Fall Protection
0.6NI-wide·Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact
The guidance in Section 5 is concerned with reducing the risk of people falling from a height. This includes provisions for guarding flights, ramps, landings and raised floors. This Section also conta
protection-from-fallingguardingrampsstairsHandrail height
3.27NI-wide·Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact
Handrails should be at a height between 900 mm and 1000 mm measured vertically above the pitch line. Handrails may form the top of guarding.
stairsguardingHandrails 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 design diagram
Diagram 4.1NI-wide·Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact
Diagram 4.1 shows ramp design with the following annotations: 10 m maximum length, maximum slope 1 in 12, clear headroom 2000 mm minimum, landing, for guarding see Section 5, height of guarding as for
rampsguardingExemptions from guarding requirements
5.1NI-wide·Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact
Paragraphs 5.2 to 5.4 do not apply to – (a) guarding to a spiral or helical stair in a dwelling; (b) guarding to a stair or a fixed ladder, in a building other than a dwelling, providing access solely
guardingdwellingnon-domesticstairsDesign principles for guarding
5.2NI-wide·Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact
The design of guarding should be such as to minimise the risk of people falling, and of rolling, sliding or slipping through gaps in a barrier. A wall, glazing, parapet, balustrade or similar construc
guardingprotection-from-fallingMeasurement of guarding height
5.3NI-wide·Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact
The height of guarding should be measured vertically from the level of a floor or landing, the surface of a ramp or the pitch line of a flight. However, the top of a portion of any balustrade guarding
guardingstairsrampsGuarding height and resistance requirements
5.4NI-wide·Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact
Guarding which is provided at the locations given in Table 5.1 column (1) should be – (a) of a height not less than that given in column (2); and (b) capable of resisting the horizontal force given in
guardingprotection-from-fallingInfill panels design
5.5NI-wide·Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact
Where infill panels are provided they should be designed and constructed in accordance with the relevant clauses of BS 6180.
guardingprotection-from-fallingMinimum height and strength of guarding
Table 5.1NI-wide·Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact
Table 5.1 Minimum height and strength of guarding Location of guarding | Minimum height+ (mm) | Minimum horizontal force/metre run (kN/m) Dwellings: (a) guarding a flight, ramp, landing or floor wit
guardingprotection-from-fallingdwellingcommercialpublic-buildingstairsramps