Protection from falling, collision and impact: Approved Document K

O N L I N E V E R S I O N K1 Stairs and ladders See para 1.36 Circular handrail Non-circular handrail 32mm to 50mm 50mm wide and 39mm diameter deep having rounded edges 50mm to 75mm 15mm min. radius 50mm min. 50mm max. Non-circular handrail 50 mm wide and 39 mm deep having rounder edges 50mm min. Ramped or stepped access Diagram 1.13 Handrail design Guarding of stairs For all buildings 1.38 Design the guarding to be the height shown in Diagram 3.1. 1.39 In a building that may be used by children under five years of age, construct the guarding to a flight of stairs to do both of the following. a. Prevent children being held fast by the guarding: ensure that a 100mm sphere cannot pass through any openings in the guarding. b. Prevent children from readily being able to climb the guarding. 16 Approved Documentttt KKKK,,,, 2222000011113333 eeeeddddiiiittttiiiioooonnnn Building Regulations 2010 OOO NNN LLL III NNN EEE VVV EEE RRR SSS III OOO NNN