Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact·Page 8·55
Provision of stairs in multi-storey dwellings
Every dwelling with more than one storey must have a stair complying with this Part to provide access between storeys, except where a storey is used only for general storage accommodation.
Within every dwelling of more than one storey there shall be provided between such storeys access by means of a stair complying with the relevant provisions in this Part:
Provided that nothing in this regulation shall require the provision of a stair to any storey within a dwelling if that storey is used only as general storage accommodation.
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