Building Information About Spiral Staircases That You Should Be Aware Of Before Purchasing The Same
Staircases are quickly becoming an important part of a property's interior design, frequently serving as a focal point in luxury homes, public settings, and office buildings. When contemplating staircase design ideas for your home or office, it is usually a good idea to be aware of the regulatory consequences of the staircase design you intend to utilise, especially if they are going to be used in a public setting. In the United Kingdom, there are various classifications and primary building standards that generally apply to spiral staircases, regardless of whether you are installing a steel spiral staircase or one manufactured from wood or glass panels. Category A Assume you want to install a steel spiral staircase in your home where you and your loved ones live. This type of helical or spiral staircase is designed for use by a small number of individuals who are familiar with how a spiral staircase function. An access stair to an office that is not open to the public, an internal stair in a residence servicing one room that is not a living room or a kitchen, or spiral fire escape steps for a limited number of persons is perfect examples. Category B This stair, also known as private stairs, can serve as the primary access to the upper floor of a private residential home. The minimum clear tread width should be 800mm — the normal minimum diameter is 1800mm, and in Scotland, it is 900mm. A riser height of 170-220mm is permissible. According to Approved Document K, if a staircase design has consecutive tapered treads, they must all have a uniform going angle (the horizontal distance between the edge of one tread and the next).