Protection from falling, collision and impact: Approved Document K

O N L I N E V E R S I O N K3 Vehicle barriers and loading bays Section 4: Vehicle barriers and loading bays Vehicle barriers For all buildings 4.1 If vehicles have access to a floor, roof or ramp which forms part of a building, provide barriers at any edges which are level with or above the floor or ground or any other route for vehicles (see Diagram 4.1). See para 4.1 Vehicle barrier Diagram 4.1 Barrier siting 4.2 Barriers should be provided in accordance with all of the following. a. You can use any wall, parapet, balustrade or similar obstacle as a barrier. b. Construct barriers to be, as a minimum, the height shown in Diagram 4.2. c. Ensure that barriers can resist the loads given in BS EN 1991-1-1 with its UK National Annex and PD 6688-1-1. Building Regulations 2010 AAAApppppppprrrroooovvvveeeedddd DDDDooooccccuuuument K, 2013 edition 27 OOO NNN LLL III NNN EEE VVV EEE RRR SSS III OOO NNN