Stair & Staircase Regulations

Yes, commercial properties often have stricter requirements, especially regarding width, headroom, and handrails for accessibility and safety.

Yes, staircases can have turns in them, but winder steps must comply with the regulations in terms of uniformity and space on the tread.

In domestic properties, the height of the guardrail or balustrade from the pitch line of the stairs must be at least 900mm, and on landings, at least 900mm high.

Yes, but the door must not swing over the steps, and there should be sufficient landing space beyond the door swing.

While there are no specific regulations for lighting, it is recommended that staircases are well-lit for safety reasons.

This depends on the design and dimensions of the staircase. However, the key is to ensure compliance with the building regulations for headroom, width, and length of landings.

Spiral staircases in domestic properties must have a 1.9m headroom and a minimum 800mm width.

Open risers are permissible in domestic properties, but they must not allow a 100mm sphere to pass through, to prevent small children from falling.

Yes, UK regulations require a landing at the top and bottom of every flight of stairs, and the landing must be at least as wide and deep as the smallest width of the stairs.

The minimum headroom over a staircase and on landings is 2 meters.