Building Regulations - Part K Protection from Falling, Collision and Impact

Part K sets standards for the safety of stairways, ramps and ladders, together with requirements for balustrading, windows, and vehicle barriers to prevent falling. Also included are requirements for the guarding and warning of hazards from the use and position of doors and windows.

Stairs, ladders and ramps the requirement K1
Guidance page 4
Section 1 stairs and ladders page 6
Section 2 ramps page 10

Pedestrian and vehicle barriers the requirements K2/3
Guidance page 11
Section 3 guards and barriers page 12
Section 4 protection from collision page 15
Section 5 protection against inpact page 17

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