Hi Keith
I think you may find your answer within ISO21542: Accessibility and usability of the built environment for stairs: 'There shall be a visual contrast between landings and the top and bottom step of a flight of stairs' and then continues to discuss highlighting the nosings of all the steps.
Best regards
Caroline
Caroline Lewis
Director, Access Design Solutions UK Ltd
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Subject: DIFFERENT COLOUR STAIR NOSINGS TOP AND BOTTOM
I have posted several times previously regarding this topic which could cause confusion and might result in a fall for some visually impaired people.
Legislation and guidance is unclear as to whether this is good or bad practice but based on the number of buildings showing flights of stairs with different coloured stair nosings top and bottom (normally yellow) there appears to be a perception that it is good practice?
I would welcome any thoughts, comments and experiences regarding this rapidly increasing trend!!
Thank you
Keith Oakes
Technical Director
Gradus Ltd
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