Alan
Thank you for your reply
Regards
Karen
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From: "Alan Hunt" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>; "Karen Tuff"
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Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2005 4:26 PM
Subject: Re: Banister height in residential homes
> Hi Karen
>
> The balustrade around the landing should be 1100mm high and able to
> withstand the impact of someone falling against it. (Building Regulations
> Part K - K2/3 Section 3 Diagram 11). The guarding to the stairs should be
> 900mm high.
>
> Any spindles should be spaced so that a 100mm sphere will not pass through
> the gap. (eg at 100mm centres)
>
> Regards
> Alan Hunt
> Access Officer
> Pembrokeshire County Council
>
>
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