Stairs tread - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 08:03, 14 July 2021

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	* Approved Document K.		* Approved Document K.
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	* Step.		* Step.
	* Types of stairs.		* Types of stairs.
		+	* Winder.

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Editor at 14:03, 3 September 2018

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−	Regulations for the design and construction of stairs are set out in Part K of the building regulations, and compliant designs are described in [~~http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/buildingregulations/approveddocuments/partk/approved~~ Approved Document K - Protection from falling, collision and impact].	+	Regulations for the design and construction of stairs are set out in Part K of the building regulations, and compliant designs are described in [[Approved_Document_K\|Approved Document K - Protection from falling, collision and impact.]]

	The treads of stairs are the horizontal parts which people step on.		The treads of stairs are the horizontal parts which people step on.
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−	In buildings other than dwellings, risers should not be open to avoid feet or walking aids being caught underneath the tread during ascent, possibly causing a fall or giving occupants a feeling of insecurity. For dwellings, steps may have open risers if treads overlap by a minimum of ~~16mm~~ and steps are constructed so that a ~~100mm~~ diameter sphere cannot pass through the open risers.	+	In buildings other than dwellings, risers should not be open to avoid feet or walking aids being caught underneath the tread during ascent, possibly causing a fall or giving occupants a feeling of insecurity. For dwellings, steps may have open risers if treads overlap by a minimum of 16 mm and steps are constructed so that a 100 mm diameter sphere cannot pass through the open risers.

	A tapered tread is a step in which the going reduces from one side to the other. Where stairs have tapered treads, consecutive treads should use the same going. If a stair consists of straight and tapered treads, the going of the tapered treads should not be less than the going of the straight treads.		A tapered tread is a step in which the going reduces from one side to the other. Where stairs have tapered treads, consecutive treads should use the same going. If a stair consists of straight and tapered treads, the going of the tapered treads should not be less than the going of the straight treads.
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	* Stairs nosing.		* Stairs nosing.
	* Stairs riser.		* Stairs riser.
		+	* Step.
	* Types of stairs.		* Types of stairs.

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Editor at 16:06, 9 January 2018

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	[[File:Measuring_tapered_treads.jpg\|link=File:Measuring_tapered_treads.jpg]]		[[File:Measuring_tapered_treads.jpg\|link=File:Measuring_tapered_treads.jpg]]

−	Alternating tread stairs are stairs with paddle-shaped treads where the wide portion is on alternate sides on consecutive treads. In dwellings, alternating tread stairs may only be used in loft conversions where there is not enough space for conventional stairs and where the stair is for access to only one habitable room and, if desired, a bathroom and/or a WC (although this must not be the only WC in the dwelling). Alternating tread stairs should; make alternating steps uniform with parallel nosings, have slip-resistant surfaces on treads, have tread sizes over the wider part of the step in line with the table above, should provide a minimum clear headroom of 2m, should be constructed so that a ~~100mm~~ diameter sphere cannot pass through the open risers and should comply with the diagram below.	+	Alternating tread stairs are stairs with paddle-shaped treads where the wide portion is on alternate sides on consecutive treads. In dwellings, alternating tread stairs may only be used in loft conversions where there is not enough space for conventional stairs and where the stair is for access to only one habitable room and, if desired, a bathroom and/or a WC (although this must not be the only WC in the dwelling).
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		+	Alternating tread stairs should; make alternating steps uniform with parallel nosings, have slip-resistant surfaces on treads, have tread sizes over the wider part of the step in line with the table above, should provide a minimum clear headroom of 2 m, should be constructed so that a 100 mm diameter sphere cannot pass through the open risers and should comply with the diagram below.

	[[File:Alternating_stair_tread.jpg\|link=File:Alternating_stair_tread.jpg]]		[[File:Alternating_stair_tread.jpg\|link=File:Alternating_stair_tread.jpg]]
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	* Stairs nosing.		* Stairs nosing.
	* Stairs riser.		* Stairs riser.
		+	* Types of stairs.

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Designing Buildings at 14:25, 18 April 2017

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	* Approved Document K.		* Approved Document K.
	* Building regulations.		* Building regulations.
−	* Lifts.
	* Inclusive design.		* Inclusive design.
		+	* Lifts.
		+	* Maximum length of a flight of stairs.
	* Stairs.		* Stairs.
	* Stairs going.		* Stairs going.

Editor at 12:51, 5 January 2017

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−	* Approved ~~documents~~.	+	* Approved Document K.
	* Building regulations.		* Building regulations.
	* Lifts.		* Lifts.

Designing Buildings at 10:17, 31 December 2015

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	Regulations for the design and construction of stairs are set out in Part K of the building regulations, and compliant designs are described in [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/buildingregulations/approveddocuments/partk/approved Approved Document K - Protection from falling, collision and impact].		Regulations for the design and construction of stairs are set out in Part K of the building regulations, and compliant designs are described in [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/buildingregulations/approveddocuments/partk/approved Approved Document K - Protection from falling, collision and impact].

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	The leading edge of the tread is described as the ‘nosing’. In buildings other than dwellings, the nosing should be visually contrasting, and a suitable tread nosing profile, should be used. See nosing for more information.		The leading edge of the tread is described as the ‘nosing’. In buildings other than dwellings, the nosing should be visually contrasting, and a suitable tread nosing profile, should be used. See nosing for more information.

−	[[File:~~Measuring rise and going~~.jpg\|~~RTENOTITLE~~]]	+	[[File:Measuring_rise_and_going.jpg\|link=File:Measuring_rise_and_going.jpg]]

	Steps should have level treads with the rise and going of each step consistent throughout a flight of steps and are in accordance with the table below.		Steps should have level treads with the rise and going of each step consistent throughout a flight of steps and are in accordance with the table below.

−	[[File:~~Rise and going minimum and maximum values~~.jpg\|~~RTENOTITLE~~]]	+	[[File:Rise_and_going_minimum_and_maximum_values.jpg\|link=File:Rise_and_going_minimum_and_maximum_values.jpg]]

	In buildings other than dwellings, risers should not be open to avoid feet or walking aids being caught underneath the tread during ascent, possibly causing a fall or giving occupants a feeling of insecurity. For dwellings, steps may have open risers if treads overlap by a minimum of 16mm and steps are constructed so that a 100mm diameter sphere cannot pass through the open risers.		In buildings other than dwellings, risers should not be open to avoid feet or walking aids being caught underneath the tread during ascent, possibly causing a fall or giving occupants a feeling of insecurity. For dwellings, steps may have open risers if treads overlap by a minimum of 16mm and steps are constructed so that a 100mm diameter sphere cannot pass through the open risers.
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	A tapered tread is a step in which the going reduces from one side to the other. Where stairs have tapered treads, consecutive treads should use the same going. If a stair consists of straight and tapered treads, the going of the tapered treads should not be less than the going of the straight treads.		A tapered tread is a step in which the going reduces from one side to the other. Where stairs have tapered treads, consecutive treads should use the same going. If a stair consists of straight and tapered treads, the going of the tapered treads should not be less than the going of the straight treads.

−	[[File:~~Measuring tapered treads~~.jpg\|~~RTENOTITLE~~]]	+	[[File:Measuring_tapered_treads.jpg\|link=File:Measuring_tapered_treads.jpg]]

−	Alternating tread stairs are stairs with paddle-shaped treads where the wide portion is on alternate sides on consecutive treads. In dwellings, alternating tread stairs may only be used in loft conversions where there is not enough space for conventional ~~stair~~ and where the stair is for access to only one habitable room and, if desired, a bathroom and/or a WC (although this must not be the only WC in the dwelling). Alternating tread stairs should; make alternating steps uniform with parallel nosings, have slip-resistant surfaces on treads, have tread sizes over the wider part of the step in line with the table above, should be constructed so that a 100mm diameter sphere cannot pass through the open risers and should comply with the diagram below.	+	Alternating tread stairs are stairs with paddle-shaped treads where the wide portion is on alternate sides on consecutive treads. In dwellings, alternating tread stairs may only be used in loft conversions where there is not enough space for conventional stairs and where the stair is for access to only one habitable room and, if desired, a bathroom and/or a WC (although this must not be the only WC in the dwelling). Alternating tread stairs should; make alternating steps uniform with parallel nosings, have slip-resistant surfaces on treads, have tread sizes over the wider part of the step in line with the table above, should provide a minimum clear headroom of 2m, should be constructed so that a 100mm diameter sphere cannot pass through the open risers and should comply with the diagram below.

−	[[File:~~Alternating stair tread~~.jpg\|~~RTENOTITLE~~]]	+	[[File:Alternating_stair_tread.jpg\|link=File:Alternating_stair_tread.jpg]]

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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
−	*Approved documents.	+
−	*Building regulations.	+	* Approved documents.
−	*Lifts.	+	* Building regulations.
−	*Inclusive design.	+	* Lifts.
−	*Stairs.	+	* Inclusive design.
−	*Stairs going.	+	* Stairs.
−	*Stairs nosing.	+	* Stairs going.
−	*Stairs riser.	+	* Stairs nosing.
		+	* Stairs riser.

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	*Stairs going.		*Stairs going.
	*Stairs nosing.		*Stairs nosing.
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Designing Buildings at 08:11, 25 October 2015

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	The leading edge of the tread is described as the ‘nosing’. In buildings other than dwellings, the nosing should be visually contrasting, and a suitable tread nosing profile, should be used. See nosing for more information.		The leading edge of the tread is described as the ‘nosing’. In buildings other than dwellings, the nosing should be visually contrasting, and a suitable tread nosing profile, should be used. See nosing for more information.

−	[[File:Measuring rise and going.jpg]]	+	[[File:Measuring rise and going.jpg\|RTENOTITLE]]

	Steps should have level treads with the rise and going of each step consistent throughout a flight of steps and are in accordance with the table below.		Steps should have level treads with the rise and going of each step consistent throughout a flight of steps and are in accordance with the table below.

−	[[File:Rise and going minimum and maximum values.jpg]]	+	[[File:Rise and going minimum and maximum values.jpg\|RTENOTITLE]]

	In buildings other than dwellings, risers should not be open to avoid feet or walking aids being caught underneath the tread during ascent, possibly causing a fall or giving occupants a feeling of insecurity. For dwellings, steps may have open risers if treads overlap by a minimum of 16mm and steps are constructed so that a 100mm diameter sphere cannot pass through the open risers.		In buildings other than dwellings, risers should not be open to avoid feet or walking aids being caught underneath the tread during ascent, possibly causing a fall or giving occupants a feeling of insecurity. For dwellings, steps may have open risers if treads overlap by a minimum of 16mm and steps are constructed so that a 100mm diameter sphere cannot pass through the open risers.
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−	~~[[File:Examples of suitable tread profiles.png]]~~

	A tapered tread is a step in which the going reduces from one side to the other. Where stairs have tapered treads, consecutive treads should use the same going. If a stair consists of straight and tapered treads, the going of the tapered treads should not be less than the going of the straight treads.		A tapered tread is a step in which the going reduces from one side to the other. Where stairs have tapered treads, consecutive treads should use the same going. If a stair consists of straight and tapered treads, the going of the tapered treads should not be less than the going of the straight treads.

−	[[File:Measuring tapered treads.jpg]]	+	[[File:Measuring tapered treads.jpg\|RTENOTITLE]]

	Alternating tread stairs are stairs with paddle-shaped treads where the wide portion is on alternate sides on consecutive treads. In dwellings, alternating tread stairs may only be used in loft conversions where there is not enough space for conventional stair and where the stair is for access to only one habitable room and, if desired, a bathroom and/or a WC (although this must not be the only WC in the dwelling). Alternating tread stairs should; make alternating steps uniform with parallel nosings, have slip-resistant surfaces on treads, have tread sizes over the wider part of the step in line with the table above, should be constructed so that a 100mm diameter sphere cannot pass through the open risers and should comply with the diagram below.		Alternating tread stairs are stairs with paddle-shaped treads where the wide portion is on alternate sides on consecutive treads. In dwellings, alternating tread stairs may only be used in loft conversions where there is not enough space for conventional stair and where the stair is for access to only one habitable room and, if desired, a bathroom and/or a WC (although this must not be the only WC in the dwelling). Alternating tread stairs should; make alternating steps uniform with parallel nosings, have slip-resistant surfaces on treads, have tread sizes over the wider part of the step in line with the table above, should be constructed so that a 100mm diameter sphere cannot pass through the open risers and should comply with the diagram below.

−	[[File:Alternating stair tread.jpg]]	+	[[File:Alternating stair tread.jpg\|RTENOTITLE]]

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Designing Buildings at 08:09, 25 October 2015

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	Regulations for the design and construction of stairs are set out in Part K of the building regulations, and compliant designs are described in [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/buildingregulations/approveddocuments/partk/approved Approved Document K - Protection from falling, collision and impact].		Regulations for the design and construction of stairs are set out in Part K of the building regulations, and compliant designs are described in [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/buildingregulations/approveddocuments/partk/approved Approved Document K - Protection from falling, collision and impact].
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	The leading edge of the tread is described as the ‘nosing’. In buildings other than dwellings, the nosing should be visually contrasting, and a suitable tread nosing profile, should be used. See nosing for more information.		The leading edge of the tread is described as the ‘nosing’. In buildings other than dwellings, the nosing should be visually contrasting, and a suitable tread nosing profile, should be used. See nosing for more information.

−	[~~image~~]	+	[[File:Measuring rise and going.jpg]]

	Steps should have level treads with the rise and going of each step consistent throughout a flight of steps and are in accordance with the table below.		Steps should have level treads with the rise and going of each step consistent throughout a flight of steps and are in accordance with the table below.

−	[~~table~~]	+	[[File:Rise and going minimum and maximum values.jpg]]

	In buildings other than dwellings, risers should not be open to avoid feet or walking aids being caught underneath the tread during ascent, possibly causing a fall or giving occupants a feeling of insecurity. For dwellings, steps may have open risers if treads overlap by a minimum of 16mm and steps are constructed so that a 100mm diameter sphere cannot pass through the open risers.		In buildings other than dwellings, risers should not be open to avoid feet or walking aids being caught underneath the tread during ascent, possibly causing a fall or giving occupants a feeling of insecurity. For dwellings, steps may have open risers if treads overlap by a minimum of 16mm and steps are constructed so that a 100mm diameter sphere cannot pass through the open risers.

−	[~~examples~~ of profiles]	+	[[File:Examples of suitable tread profiles.png]]

	A tapered tread is a step in which the going reduces from one side to the other. Where stairs have tapered treads, consecutive treads should use the same going. If a stair consists of straight and tapered treads, the going of the tapered treads should not be less than the going of the straight treads.		A tapered tread is a step in which the going reduces from one side to the other. Where stairs have tapered treads, consecutive treads should use the same going. If a stair consists of straight and tapered treads, the going of the tapered treads should not be less than the going of the straight treads.

−	[tapered treads]	+	[[File:Measuring tapered treads.jpg]]

	Alternating tread stairs are stairs with paddle-shaped treads where the wide portion is on alternate sides on consecutive treads. In dwellings, alternating tread stairs may only be used in loft conversions where there is not enough space for conventional stair and where the stair is for access to only one habitable room and, if desired, a bathroom and/or a WC (although this must not be the only WC in the dwelling). Alternating tread stairs should; make alternating steps uniform with parallel nosings, have slip-resistant surfaces on treads, have tread sizes over the wider part of the step in line with the table above, should be constructed so that a 100mm diameter sphere cannot pass through the open risers and should comply with the diagram below.		Alternating tread stairs are stairs with paddle-shaped treads where the wide portion is on alternate sides on consecutive treads. In dwellings, alternating tread stairs may only be used in loft conversions where there is not enough space for conventional stair and where the stair is for access to only one habitable room and, if desired, a bathroom and/or a WC (although this must not be the only WC in the dwelling). Alternating tread stairs should; make alternating steps uniform with parallel nosings, have slip-resistant surfaces on treads, have tread sizes over the wider part of the step in line with the table above, should be constructed so that a 100mm diameter sphere cannot pass through the open risers and should comply with the diagram below.

−	[~~alternating~~]	+	[[File:Alternating stair tread.jpg]]

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