figure 1: Cantillevered subframe

figure 2: Anti slip strips on wood stair

figure 3: Anti slip glass

figure 4: Anti slip steel cover

3 CANTILEVER

Attached via a stringer or directly on to a supporting wall.

4 TREADS

Square edge or petal shaped varieties are available in Wood, Steel or Glass.

5 HANDRAIL

Available in stainless steel, mild steel painted or wood.

Cantilever Treads Handrail

Slotted Glass FramedFrame-less

7 BALUSTRADES

Balustrade rails may be orientated horizontally or vertically & available in stainless steel, painted steel or wood.

Horizontal Vertical

6 GLASS

Available in Float or Ultralite.

STAIR CATEGORIES: BS5395, Part 2 PART K: England DOMESTIC 4.3: Scotland

Category: A

- Small Private Stair - Clear tread: 600mm - Rise: 170 - 220mm

Intended to be used by a limited number of people who are generally familiar with the stair. Internal stair in a dwelling serving one room not being a living room or kitchen

Access stair to a small room or plant in an office, shop or factory not used by the public.

Fire escape for a small number of people

- Private Stair - Max risers: 16 - Rise: 150 - 220mm

Sanitary accommodation and or one room.

- Max risers: 16 - Clear tread: 600mm - Rise: 100 - 220mm

Category: B

- Private Stair - Clear tread: 800mm - Rise: 170 - 220mm

Similar to Category A but also providing the main access to the upper floor of a private dwelling.

- Max risers: 16 - Rise: 150 - 220mm

Domestic one storey to another. - Max risers: 16 - Clear tread: 900mm - Rise: 100 - 220mm

Category: C

- Small semi public stair - Clear tread: 800mm - Rise: 170 - 220mm

Intended to be used by limited numbers of people (max 50), some of whom may be unfamiliar with the stair eg: Stairs in factories, offices and shops

Common stair serving more than one dwelling.

Utility stair - Max risers: 16 - Rise: 150 - 190mm

Category: D

- Semi public stair - Min clear tread: 900 mm - Rise: 150 - 190mm

Intended to be used by larger numbers of people, some of whom may be unfamiliar with the stair eg: Stairs in factories, offices and shops.

Common stair serving more than one dwelling

Category: E

- Public Stair - Min clear tread 1000 mm - Rise: 150 - 190mm

Used by large numbers of people at one time. Stairs in places of public assembly.

General access stair - Max risers: 12, or no more than 16 in small premises - Rise: 150 - 170mm

Square Spindle Round Spindle Wood Spindle Satin Stainless Polish Stainless

Small Stairs

These stairs are ideal where space is at a premium. May not meet building regulations.

Medium Stairs

A 140cm diameter may require regs relaxation.

Large Stairs

1000mm 1100mm 1200mm 1300mm 1400mm 1500mm 1600mm 1800mm

Metal Treads with non slip insert

Wooden Treads – Vertical Spindles or Horizontal Cables

Outdoor Stair – galvanized or painted

Small Stairs

These stairs are ideal where space is at a premium. May not meet building regulations.

Medium Stairs

Useful for accessing a mezzanine or one bedroom and bathroom.

Large Stairs

These stairs may be suitable for use as a main staircase.

596mm 600mm 740mm 890mm

Spacesaver staircase - Straight, L-shaped or U

Staircase Straight, L-shaped or U - Vertical Spindles or Horizontal cables