England · Statutory guidance
Protection from falling, collision and impact: Approved Document K
Guidance covering stairs, ladders, ramps, guarding and protection from collision and impact.
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- 2013 edition; publisher updates on source page
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Stairs & circulation
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O N L I N E V E R S I O N
K6
Protection against impact from and trapping by doors
See para 10.1
1500mm 1500mm
1150mm
Minimum
zones of
visibility
800mm
500mm 500mm
Diagram 10.1 Visibility requirements of doors
Hazards on access routes
10.2 If, during normal use, doors (excluding fire escape doors) swing out by more than 100mm towards
an access route, protect them as shown in Diagram 10.2.
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Edition and local adoption determine which requirements apply. Use the publisher’s document for the complete clauses, diagrams and amendments.