Wood stairs - Specification for performance requirements for domestic stairs constructed of wood-based materials

Wood stairs - Specification for performance requirements for domestic stairs constructed of wood-based materials

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1   Scope

This Part of BS 585 specifies performance requirements for domestic stairs constructed from certain wood-based materials (see clause 4).
It applies to straight flight stairs and stairs with quarter and half landings, intended primarily for use inside one-family dwellings, but excludes stairs having flights with winder treads.

NOTE 1 For guidance on design of stairs with straight flights, see BS 5395‑1.

NOTE 2 Appendix D describes a recommended test method for vibration of stairs. Reference may be made to BRE Digest 278 “Vibrations, buildings and human response”1).

NOTE 3 The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover.