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Protection from falling, collision and impact: Approved Document K

Guidance covering stairs, ladders, ramps, guarding and protection from collision and impact.

Stairs & circulation
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O N L I N E V E R S I O N K5 Protection from collision with open windows etc. .1 See para 6.1 If greater than If less 100mm than 2m Cobbles and very slight change of SECTION level Diagram 6.2 Marking by a surface Spaces used only for maintenance 6.2 In spaces which are used infrequently and only for maintenance you can, for example, mark the projecting part clearly to make it easy to see. Building Regulations 2010 AAAApppppppprrrroooovvvveeeedddd DDDDooooccccuuuument K, 2013 edition 37 OOO NNN LLL III NNN EEE VVV EEE RRR SSS III OOO NNN

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