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DESIGN PLANNING 16www.estairs.co.uk
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PLANNING
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
In order that we may give a reasonably accurate quotation we require the following information;
Building Regulations
Which if any Building Regulations the project is to comply with – See chart below
Drawings
Plan drawing of the staircase in “.DWG” format
Height
Floor to floor height
Components and Materials
See chart below
COMPONENTS AND MATERIALS
STRINGERS OR CENTRAL SPINE
Powder Coated
Stainless Steel
TREADS
Beech - Stained or Natural
Oak - Stained or Natural
Metal
Glass
etc...
RISERS
Open
Closed
RAILINGS
Vertical Spindles
Horizontal Spindles
Glass
etc...
HANDRAILS
None
Matching Treads
Satin Stainless
etc...
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STAIR COMPONENTS
DESIGN OPTIONS
1 STRINGERS
Stringers may be stainless steel, mild steel painted, timber clad steel or bespoke finish.
Top Cut Zig Zag
2 SPINE SUPPORT
Single & double spine supports are available, a standard single support can accommodate treads up to 950mm.
Straight Side Fix Double Stringer
6 BALUSTRADES
Available in Float or Ultralite.
Framed
9 RAILINGS
Balustrade rails may be orientated horizontally or vertically & available in stainless steel, painted steel or wood.
Horizontal Vertical Pierced Mesh
4 CANTILEVER
Attached via a stringer or on to a supporting wall.
5 HANDRAIL
Available in stainless steel, mild steel painted or wood.
Cantilever HandrailCentre Beam Double Beam
3 TREADS
Square edge or petal shaped varieties are available in Wood, Steel or Glass. Riser bars or closed risers may be added to meet UK regulations
Square Closed RisersPetal
METAL
Stainless Steel: Brushed/Polished Painted: Matt White/Grey/Black Special Finish on Request
WOOD
Beech: Stained or Natural Oak: Stained or Natural Special Timber on Request
GLASS
Standard Float Ultralite Coloured
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BS 5395 MAX RISE (mm) CENTRE
GOING (mm)CLEAR TREAD
WIDTH (mm)NOTES
BS ENG SCO
Category: A
Domestic 1 bed + bath
Typical Diameter: 1500mm
Office shop factory
Not used by public
Typical Diameter: 1300mm - 1800mm
Secondary access
220 220 220 145 600 Utility Stairs
Max risers in
flight: 16
Category: B
Domestic 2+ beds
Typical Diameter: 1900mm
Typical Scottish Diameter: 2100mm
220 220 220 190
(Scot 225)
800
(Scot 900)
Category: C
Office shop factory
Not used by public
Typical Diameter: 1800mm - 2260mm
220 190 230 800
Category: D
Small Semi Public
Typical Diameter: 2000mm - 2250mm
190 190 250 900
Category: E
Public Staircase
Typical Diameter: 2150mm - 2550mm
School
190 170 170 250 1000 Max risers in
flight: 12
150 280
STAIR DESIGN GUIDE AND REGULATIONS - Domestic or Commercial
DOMESTIC
Minimum gap allowed:
100mm
Clear head height:
2000mm
Height of Railings on external balconies:
1100mm
NON DWELLING BUILDINGS
Closed riser
Nosing’s should contrast visually:
Minimum of 55mm wide on tread and rise
Minimum clear width:
Occasional One-way traffic - 600mm
Occasional Two-way traffic - 800mm
Regular One-way traffic - 800mm
Regular Two-way traffic - 1000mm
COMMON ACCESS FOR FLATS
Closed riser
Nosing’s should contrast visually:
Tread 50mm - 65mm wide
Riser 30mm - 55mm wide
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS
Please note the above is for general guidance only and may be over ridden by local building regulations.