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Stair rise

Approved document K, Protection from falling, collision and impact, 2013 Edition, defines ‘rise’ as: ‘The height between consecutive treads’ for a stair, or for ramps: ‘…the vertical distance between each end of the ramp flight.’

See also: Stair riser.

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