Stairs - Building Regulations

What is the maximum pitch allowed for a staircase?

• 30 degrees

• 35 degrees

• 42 degrees

• 45 degrees

What is the minimum headroom required above a staircase?

• 1.8 metres

• 2.0 metres

• 2.1 metres

• 2.2 metres

What is the minimum height for a handrail on a staircase and a landing for a private staircase inside a house?

• 800 mm

• 850 mm

• 900 mm

• 950 mm

What is the minimum height of a handrail for an outdoor landing and in public space?

• 800 mm

• 900mm

• 1000mm

• 1100mm

What is the maximum gap allowed between spindles on a staircase?

• 75 mm

• 85 mm

• 95 mm

• 100 mm

What are the minimum and maximum sizes for a step and a riser for a private staircase?

What is the minimum size required in this picture?

(Write it with your finger on top of the dimension line).