I understand that shallow steps can be a trip hazard to people with visual
impairments or people with prosthetic limbs - people who need to use steps
because ramps are problematic.
I also believe that part M of the building regulations was something to
strive to apply and not to 'get round', with reference to a previous
response.
Ruth
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From: "Nick Metcalfe" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 2:50 PM
Subject: Re: Rise of Steps
Hi
thanks for your reply,
meant to write between 150 and 170!
i was wondering why it would be wrong to have steps in a flight that are
less
than 150mm?
Thanks
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