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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

NI-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)

NI-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.

NI-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* | 220* A common stair in a block of dwellings | 75

NI-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.

NI-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 a

NI-wide·Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact

Diagram 3.4 Measuring the width of a private stair and a common stair in a block of dwellings W = unobstructed widths Minor intrusions such as string/skirting and newel may be ignored.

NI-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

NI-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

NI-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 –

NI-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

NI-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.

NI-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.