England · Statutory guidance
Protection from falling, collision and impact: Approved Document K
Guidance covering stairs, ladders, ramps, guarding and protection from collision and impact.
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- 2013 edition; publisher updates on source page
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Stairs & circulation
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O N L I N E V E R S I O N
K1
Stairs and ladders
See paras 1.5–1.10
25mm max. 25mm max.
overlap overlap
60° min.
Diagram 1.2 Examples of suitable tread profiles
Headroom for stairs
For all buildings
1.11 On the access between levels, provide the minimum headroom shown in Diagram 1.3.
See para 1.11
At least
Minimum
2m
headroom
At least
2m
At least
Landing 2m
Pitch line
Flight
Landing
Diagram 1.3 Minimum headroom
For buildings other than dwellings and for common access areas in buildings that contain flats
1.12 Provide all means of escape routes with a minimum clear headroom of 2m, except in doorways.
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