Part K Building Regulations covers: Protection from falling, collision and impact

“Stairs, ladders and ramps shall be designed constructed and installed as to be safe for people moving between different levels in or about the building.” – from Building Regulation Document K, 2013, Schedule 1

For buildings other than dwellings

• 7 For steps, apply both of the following guidance.
  • Make step nosings apparent: use a material that will contrast visually, a minimum of 55mm wide, on both the tread and the riser.
  • Avoid, if possible, step nosings that protrude over the tread below. If the nosing protrudes, ensure that this is by no more than 25mm.

For common access areas in buildings that contain flats

• 10 Provide a stair with steps that comply with all of the following guidance.
  • Make step nosings apparent: use a material that will contrast visually, 50mm to 65mm wide on the tread and 30mm to 55mm on the riser.
  • Use a suitable tread nosing profile.

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