K1 (stairs, ladders and ramps) and B1 (means of warning and escape) - construction of a stair case

Appeals Decision Letters 45/3/199

Department for Communities and Local Government, 2009
K1 (stairs, ladders and ramps) and B1 (means of warning and escape) - construction of a stair case Download document

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Abstract

Decision letter regarding an appeal against refusal by the council to relax Building Regulations. The dispute relates to the creation of a timber open stair providing access from the ground floor entrance hall to the first floor, forming part of the construction of a new divisional headquarters comprising a single storey assembly hall and two storey office building. For those descending the stairs the dimension nosing to nosing is 205mm, which is seen as inadequate by the council.

History

Issued: 27/08/09.

Subjects

  • Stairs
  • Building structure
  • Fire
  • Special subject areas
  • Means of escape
  • Floors/balconies/stairs

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Now known as the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. The Department for Communities and Local Government is a UK Government department that works to create thriving, sustainable, vibrant communities that improve everyone's quality of life. This includes housing, improving public services, regeneration, sustainability and the prevention of anti-social behaviour. They were formerly known as the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

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