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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.

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O N L I N E V E R S I O N B Appendix B Appendix B: Standards referred to BS EN 1991-1-1 Eurocode 1. Actions on structures. General actions. Densities, self-weight, imposed loads for buildings [2002] National Annex to BS EN 1991-1-1 UK National Annex to Eurocode 1. Actions on structures. General actions. Densities, self-weight, imposed loads for buildings [2002] BS 4211 Specification for permanently fixed ladders [2005 + AMD A1, Corrigenda C1, C2] BS 5395-2 Code of practice for the design of helical and spiral stairs [1984 + AMD 6076, Corrigenda July 2008, C2, C3] BS 5395-3 Code of practice for the design of industrial type stairs, permanent ladders and walkways [1985 + AMD 14247] BS 6180 Barriers in and about buildings. Code of practice [2011] BS 6206 Specification for impact performance requirements for flat safety glass and safety plastics for use in buildings [1981 + AMDs 4580, 5189, 7589, 8156, 8693] PD 6688-1-1 Recommendations for the design of structures to BS EN 1991-1-1 [2011] BS 8213-1 Windows doors and rooflights. Design for safety in use and during cleaning of windows, including door-height windows and roof windows. Code of practice [2004] BS EN 12600 Glass in building – Pendulum test – Impact test method and classification for flat glass [2002 + incorporating corrigendum April 2010] Building Regulations 2010 AAAApppppppprrrroooovvvveeeedddd DDDDooooccccuuuument K, 2013 edition 53 OOO NNN LLL III NNN EEE VVV EEE RRR SSS III OOO NNN

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