Part M Building Regulations cover: Access to and use of buildings – References from document:

For buildings other than dwellings

• all stair nosings are made apparent by means of a permanently contrasting material 55mm wide on both the tread and the riser;

All communal Stairs

• The principal communal stair that gives access to the dwelling should meet the provisions of Part K for general access stair
• Stairs and ramps: Approved Document K (Protection from falling, collision and impact) contains guidance on internal and external steps, stairs and ramps when they are part of the building. Additional guidance is provided in this Approved Document when external stepped and ramped access also form part of the principal entrances and alternative accessible entrances, and when they form part of the access route to the building from the boundary of the site and car parking.

Suitable tread nosings

• Stair nosings that conform with one of the options shown in Approved Document K

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