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 See para 4.2 As shown in BS EN 1991-1-1 with its UK As shown in National At least BS EN 1991-1-1 Annex 610mm with its UK National At least Annex Barrier 375mm Barrier Floor or roof level Ramp level (a) Any building: (b) Any building: floor or roof edge ramp edge Diagram 4.2 Barrier design Loading bays For all buildings 4.3 Loading bays should be constructed with exit points in accordance with both of the following. a. Provide loading bays with a minimum of one exit point from the lower level, as near the centre of the rear wall as possible. b. For wide loading bays (for three or more vehicles), provide a minimum of two stepped exit points, one on each side, or provide a refuge where people can avoid the path of a vehicle in addition to one stepped exit point (see Diagram 4.3). Guarding for loading bays For all buildings 4.4 Where there is a danger of people falling, loading bays should be provided with guarding as per the guidance provided in this approved document. If guarding is not practical for the particular circumstances, alternative safeguards should be provided and agreed with the building control body. 28 Approved Documentttt KKKK,,,, 2222000011113333 eeeeddddiiiittttiiiioooonnnn Building Regulations 2010 OOO NNN LLL III NNN EEE VVV EEE RRR SSS III OOO NNN