Protection from falling, collision and impact: Approved Document K

O N L I N E V E R S I O N K2 Protection from falling Section 3: Protection from falling Siting of pedestrian guarding For all buildings 3.1 Provide guarding in all of the following locations: a. where it is reasonably necessary for safety to guard the edges of any part of a floor (including the edge below an opening window), gallery, balcony, roof (including roof lights and other openings), any other place to which people have access, and any light well, basement or similar sunken area next to a building b. in vehicle parks. NOTE: You do not need to provide guarding in the following locations: a. on ramps used only for vehicle access b. in places such as loading bays where it would obstruct normal use. Design of guarding For all buildings 3.2 Guarding should be provided in accordance with all of the following. a. Ensure that guarding is, as a minimum, the height shown in Diagram 3.1. b. You can use any wall, parapet, balustrade or similar obstruction as guarding. c. Ensure that guarding can resist, as a minimum, the loads given in BS EN 1991-1-1 with its UK National Annex and PD 6688-1-1. d. Where glazing is used in the guarding, refer also to Section 5 in this approved document. NOTE: Typical locations for guarding are shown in Diagram 3.2. For further guidance on the design of barriers and infill panels, refer to BS 6180. Building Regulations 2010 AAAApppppppprrrroooovvvveeeedddd DDDDooooccccuuuument K, 2013 edition 23 OOO NNN LLL III NNN EEE VVV EEE RRR SSS III OOO NNN