Hi John
it comes under the Police Act of the 1830' something which require all
projections in a street to provide a 2100 mm clearance.
Fig 8 in BS8300 is probably the best answer.
If not I'd suggest stair overhangs or window projections as an example
fro Part M
Regards
Dave Croft
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>I have just received an enquiry regarding the canopies found over shops.
>These are the fabric type which extend down from above the shop window.
>While we all know the height for signs and overhanging foliage, what I don't
>know is the answer to this. Can anyone help? The enquiry was generated
>from a H&S Officer which reads:
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>I have received a complaint from a 5'10" tall blind man who has walked into
>the wooden edge of a pull down canopy/awning on the pavement outside of a
>butcher's premises. I have spoken to officers from the Highways and
>Building Control Departments and there does not seem to be any guidance with
>regard to the height that these canopies/awnings should be able to extend
>to. Other premises in the area that have these canopies seem to have them
>at a similar height. Does anyone know of any industry standards with regard
>to these pieces of equipment and the minimum/maximum height that they should
>be able to extend to?
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