Definitions of key terms

In this Part— "Balcony" includes a gallery; "Barrier" includes a wall or screen; "Flight" means that part of a stair or ladder between landings that has a step or a continuous series of steps; "Ladder" means a fixed ladder having a flight with a pitch greater than 55º; "Landing" means a platform situated— (a) at the top or bottom of a stair, ladder or ramp; and (b) between consecutive flights of stairs; "Ramp" means an inclined surface which provides a route of travel; and "Stair" means a flight or flights (other than a ladder) and landings that make it possible to pass on foot to another level or levels.