Choice of a fixed means of access between two levels part 2. For a main stair serving 2 or more habitable rooms you require a 800mm clear width 900mm in scotland, max rise of 220mm and a centre going of 190mm. British standards document bs 53952 stairs, ladders and walkways. Find the most uptodate version of bs 53953 at engineering360. Code of practice for the design of stairs with straight flights and winders. Building regulations relate to the shape, depth, height and level of your staircase as well as the pitch, the clearance above it and the width of the landings. Code of practice for the design of straight stairs confirmed november 1984 bs 53951 2000 stairs. You may also click here to download approved document k protection from falling. Code of practice for the design of straight stairs. Description intended to be used by larger numbers of people, some of whom may be unfamiliar with the stair e.
Bs 53951 sets out a code of good practice for the design of straightflight stairs and steps. Stairs, ladders and walkways code of practice for the design of helical and spiral stairs. One of the most important aspects of stair design that has an impact on the safety of users is the tread dimensions. Code of practice for the design of industrial type stairs, permanent licensed copy.
Approved document k free online version diagram marking by. Helical and spiral stairs should have handrails as described in bs 53952. Code of practice for the design of helical and spiral stairs on. Code of practice for the design of straight stairs on. Code of practice for the design of industrial type stairs, permanent ladders and walkways amd 14247 no longer current but cited in building regulations guidance publication year 1985 document status. Code of practice for the design of industrial type. Technical guidance document k stairways, ladders, ramps and. This includes landings and winders for all types of buildings and industrial walkways. Please see below a summary table of british standards bs5395 part ii. Approved document k free online version diagram marking by a surface.
What are the current recommendations for the rise and. Safety of machinery permanent means of access to machinery. Covers materials, dimensions, fire protection, means of escape. These sizes comply with the requirements of bs5395. As a consequence of the publication of this part of this standard, the number of the existing bs 5395. Bs5395 spiral staircase compliance spiral stairs direct. Staircase building regulations general information. This document is to be read in conjunction with clause 1. Design and manufacture is only part of the delivery of. Code of practice for the design of helical and spiral stairs british standard covers materials, dimensions, fire protection, means of escape. Covers factors affecting choice of means of access or escape, structural materials, dimensions, safety equipment, platform and walkway floor loads. Code of practice for the design of industrial type stairs, permanent ladders and walkways. This states that a spiral serving 1 habitable room should have a 600mm clear width, max rise of 220mm and centre going of more than.
Selfcontained dwelling units and communal areas in a block of flats, not more than 3 storeys in height and with not more than 4 selfcontained dwelling units. If a fixed access system forms part of a restricted high place rhp, the provisions of chapter 7 shall apply for its safe use and access. We have these permanent vertical ladders and currently are looking at fall protection systems for same. Code of practice for the design of helical and spiral stairs published by bsi on january 31, 1984 covers materials. Bs 5395 code of practice for the design of stairs for. Refers to bs 5395 1 for dimensional coordination, safety measures,acoustics and lighting. You may experience issues viewing this site in internet explorer 9, 10 or refers to bs parts bs 53953 and 2 for general design of stairs and to bs for general design of protective bs 53953. This part of en iso 14122 is a type b standard as stated in en 1070. Refers to bs 53951 for dimensional coordination, safety measures,acoustics and lighting. Spiral stairs direct data sheet artemis spiral staircase and bs5395 the artemis spiral staircase 1600mm diameter complies with the requirements of bs5395. The staircase in your building project will need to conform to building regulations. Spiral staircase building regulations complete stair systems ltd.
Recommendations for the calculation basis for span tables. Code of practice for the design of helical and spiral stairs. With your download, get the best papers relevant to this one, including 12 top related papers. Technical guidance document k stairways, ladders, ramps. Refers to bs 53951 for dimensional coordination, safety measures, acoustics and lighting. Bsi 062000 1 1 scope this part of bs 5395 gives recommendations for the british standard 5395 part 1, 2000.
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