{"id":10562,"date":"2022-01-07T11:02:05","date_gmt":"2022-01-07T11:02:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quantumprofilesystems.com\/quantum-flooring-accessories\/?post_type=blog_post&#038;p=10562"},"modified":"2025-11-20T16:11:26","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T16:11:26","slug":"part-m","status":"publish","type":"blog_post","link":"https:\/\/quantumprofilesystems.com\/quantum-flooring-accessories\/blog-post\/part-m\/","title":{"rendered":"Approved Document M"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Part M Building Regulations cover: Access to and use of buildings &#8211; References from document:<\/p>\n<p>For buildings other than dwellings<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>all stair nosings are made apparent by means of a permanently contrasting material 55mm wide on both the tread and the riser;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All communal Stairs<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The principal communal stair that gives access to the dwelling should meet the provisions of Part K for general access stair<\/li>\n<li>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. 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