{"id":10564,"date":"2022-01-07T11:01:39","date_gmt":"2022-01-07T11:01:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quantumprofilesystems.com\/quantum-flooring-accessories\/?post_type=blog_post&#038;p=10564"},"modified":"2024-08-30T13:44:49","modified_gmt":"2024-08-30T12:44:49","slug":"part-k","status":"publish","type":"blog_post","link":"https:\/\/quantumprofilesystems.com\/quantum-flooring-accessories\/blog-post\/part-k\/","title":{"rendered":"Part K"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Part K Building Regulations covers: Protection from falling, collision and impact<\/p>\n<p>\u201cStairs, ladders and ramps shall be designed constructed and installed as to be safe for people moving between different levels in or about the building.\u201d \u2013 from Building Regulation Document K, 2013, Schedule 1<\/p>\n<p>For buildings other than dwellings<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>7 For steps, apply both of the following guidance.\n<ul>\n<li>Make step nosings apparent: use a material that will contrast visually, a minimum of 55mm wide, on both the tread and the riser.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid, if possible, step nosings that protrude over the tread below. 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