Stair and Ramp Design Quiz

What is the minimum slope required for a ramp?

• 1 in 10

• 1 in 15

• 1 in 20

• 1 in 25

What is the maximum number of risers allowed in a single flight of stairs?

• 12

• 14

• 16

• 18

For private stairs in a domestic dwelling, what is the acceptable riser height range?

• 100-150mm

• 150-220mm

• 220-300mm

• 300-400mm

What is the recommended minimum headroom for stairs?

• 1.8m

• 2.0m

• 2.2m

• 2.5m

At what stairway width are two handrails required?

• Greater than 0.8m

• Greater than 1.0m

• Greater than 1.2m

• Greater than 1.5m

What is the standard height range for handrails?

• 800-900mm

• 900-1000mm

• 1000-1100mm

• 850-950mm

Which type of stair construction has better fire resistance?

• Timber stairs

• Steel stairs

• Reinforced concrete stairs

• Composite stairs

What is the formula used to determine the going of stairs?

• 2 Rises + 1 Going = 550-700mm

• 1 Rise + 2 Goings = 550-700mm

• Rise + Going = 550-700mm

• 3 Rises + 1 Going = 550-700mm

What is the maximum flight length allowed for ramps?

• 8m

• 10m

• 12m

• 15m

What is the maximum rise allowed for a single ramp flight?

• 300mm

• 400mm

• 500mm

• 600mm