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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 Section 7: Manifestation of glazing 39 Critical locations 39 Permanent methods to indicate glazing, and alternative methods 39 Requirement K5.3: Safe opening and closing of windows etc. 41 Performance 41 Section 8: Safe opening and closing of windows etc. 42 Location of controls 42 Prevention of falls 42 Requirement K5.4: Safe access for cleaning windows etc. 43 Performance 43 Section 9: Safe access for cleaning windows etc. 44 Safe access methods 44 Requirement K6: Protection against impact from and trapping by doors 47 Performance 47 Section 10: Protection against impact from and trapping by doors 48 Safety features 48 Hazards on access routes 49 Appendix A: Key terms 51 Appendix B: Standards referred to 53 Index 54 Building Regulations 2010 AAAApppppppprrrroooovvvveeeedddd DDDDooooccccuuuument K, 2013 edition vii OOO NNN LLL III NNN EEE VVV EEE RRR SSS III OOO NNN

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