Approved Document K

A modern interior staircase with safety features and clear regulations signage, focusing on design aspects of stair safety and compliance.

Stair Design Quiz

Test your knowledge of stair design regulations with our engaging quiz based on Approved Document K. Learn about the specifications for rise, going, handrails, and more!

In this quiz, you will explore:

Types of stairs and their specifications
Safety regulations regarding handrails
Guidelines for guarding and manifestation

6 Questions2 MinutesCreated by DesigningStairs42

A Rise of in between 150-170mm and Going of in between 250-400mm is what type of stair?

Private

General

Utility

If the width of a staircase is less than 1m, Should you provide a handrail to both sides of a staircase?

Yes

'A sphere cannot pass through any openings in the guarding' What size is mentioned?

90mm

110mm

100mm

120mm

Any full height glazed screens should be provided with manifestation to limit the risk of collision. Manifestation should cover two levels (between 850-1000mm and 1400-1600mm), contrast visually in all lighting conditions, be at least 50mm high if dots or broken lines and 150mm minimum height if a repeated logo.

True

False

A door may swing across a landing at the bottom of a flight of stairs but what distance is shown in diagram 1.8?

200mm

300mm

400mm

500mm

Approved Document K

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