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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 Safe access for cleaning windows etc. .4 Requirement K5.4: Safe access for cleaning windows etc. This approved document deals with the following requirement from Part K of Schedule 1 to the Building Regulations 2010. Requirements Requirement Limits on application Safe access for cleaning windows etc. K5.4—Provision shall be made for any windows, Requirement K5.4 does not apply to: skylights, or any transparent or translucent walls, ceilings (a) dwellings, or or roofs to be safely accessible for cleaning. (b) any transparent or translucent elements whose surfaces are not intended to be cleaned. Performance In the Secretary of State’s view, you can meet requirement K5.4 if, where a person may fall from a window, you provide safe means of access for cleaning both sides of the glass. Building Regulations 2010 AAAApppppppprrrroooovvvveeeedddd DDDDooooccccuuuument K, 2013 edition 43 OOO NNN LLL III NNN EEE VVV EEE RRR SSS III OOO NNN

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