External Fire esacpe stairs

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External Fire esacpe stairs - Hand rail

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mikecarr		#1 Posted : 14 September 2020 08:11:46(UTC)
Rank: Forum user		Hi there could anyone tell me waht the height of a hand rail should be on an external fire escape staircase should be?


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Hsquared14		#2 Posted : 14 September 2020 09:40:01(UTC)
Rank: Super forum user		Same as on internal stairs - double rail and I believe the figure is 90cm with a kick plate at the bottom


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peter gotch		#3 Posted : 14 September 2020 11:44:29(UTC)
Rank: Super forum user		Mike, depends on where the location is and the age of the staircase. If in the UK, and a permanent staircase at a building, then covered by the relevant Building Standards requirements. So, in England, your starting point would be Approved Document M https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/441786/BR_PDF_AD_M2_2015.pdf But the specified height has changed over the years to reflect people getting a bit taller, but with existing standards for older staircases deemed to still be compliant.

1 user thanked peter gotch for this useful post.		Hsquared14 on 14/09/2020(UTC)
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Hsquared14		#4 Posted : 14 September 2020 12:33:33(UTC)
Rank: Super forum user		Originally Posted by: peter gotch Mike, depends on where the location is and the age of the staircase. If in the UK, and a permanent staircase at a building, then covered by the relevant Building Standards requirements. So, in England, your starting point would be Approved Document M https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/441786/BR_PDF_AD_M2_2015.pdf But the specified height has changed over the years to reflect people getting a bit taller, but with existing standards for older staircases deemed to still be compliant. I'm just an old "stick in the mud" as you well know Peter!!!

1 user thanked Hsquared14 for this useful post.		peter gotch on 14/09/2020(UTC)
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