Stepped approach to dwellings

A stepped approach should have – (a) a flight or flights with an unobstructed width of not less than 900 mm; (b) a rise of not more than 1800 mm in each flight of steps; (c) steps with a uniform rise of not less than 75 mm and not more than 150 mm; (d) steps with a uniform going of not less than 280 mm (which in the case of tapered treads should be measured at a point 270 mm from the narrow end); (e) steps that are not open and have a suitable profile such that the risk of tripping is reduced. See Diagram 2.4; (f) a maximum of 16 steps in a flight; (g) landings with an unobstructed length of not less than 900 mm; and (h) a suitable continuous handrail (see paragraph 2.15) on one side of the flight and at an intermediate landing where the flight comprises three or more steps.