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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 Manifestation of glazing .2 See para 7.3 <400mm<400mm 1400mm to 1600mm 850mm to 1000mm a. Glazing less b. Glazing with a rail c. A single pane d. Glazed doors with no frame, than 400mm in between 850mm to glazed door with or narrow frames, but with a width between 1000mm and 1400mm a substantial large handle or push plate frames to 1600mm above frame on each single pane the floor Diagram 7.1 Examples of door-height glazing not warranting manifestation See para 7.4 1600mm 1400mm 1000mm 850mm Manifestation can take various forms, e.g. broken or solid lines, patterns or company logos Diagram 7.2 Height of manifestation for glass doors and glazed screens 40 Approved Documentttt KKKK,,,, 2222000011113333 eeeeddddiiiittttiiiioooonnnn Building Regulations 2010 OOO NNN LLL III NNN EEE VVV EEE RRR SSS III OOO NNN

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