Stair Safety (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Flashcards
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Basic stair safety formula
Basic stair safety formula
Max rise height for stairs
Max rise height for stairs
220mm
Min going depth for stairs
Min going depth for stairs
220mm
Min headroom clearance for stairs
Min headroom clearance for stairs
2m
Max pitch angle for stairs
Max pitch angle for stairs
42°
Nosing size range for steps
Nosing size range for steps
16-25mm
Handrail height above pitch line
Handrail height above pitch line
840-900mm
Baluster spacing rule (sphere test)
Baluster spacing rule (sphere test)
100mm sphere cannot pass through
Max steps between floors/landings
Max steps between floors/landings
16 steps
Min stair width
Min stair width
800mm