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#1 Posted : 17 January 2007 15:42:00(UTC)
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Posted By cara
I have just been asked the following question, and without research I cannot answer. Thought perhaps someone here might know the answer?!

What legislation dictates the requirement etc of handrails?
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#2 Posted : 17 January 2007 15:46:00(UTC)
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Posted By MT
The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations are the regs you want.
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#3 Posted : 17 January 2007 15:58:00(UTC)
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Posted By garyh
Also the working at height regs - covers the height of handrails.

http://www.hse.gov.uk/contact/faqs/heightreg.htm
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#4 Posted : 17 January 2007 16:18:00(UTC)
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Posted By Alan Hoskins
The Building Regulations and the Disability Discrimination Act both have something to say also.

The first about height and number of handrails in relation to the width of stairways and the second about the diameter and material used (if external).

Alan
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#5 Posted : 17 January 2007 16:19:00(UTC)
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Posted By cara
Thanks to all who have replied - I shall pass on this info.

Kind regards

Cara
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