Staircases

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8.1

6.6.4Lighting

Staircases shall have lighting provided to ensure safe use of the staircase.

Artificial light sources should be provided to all staircases and landings within homes and common areas, and be controlled by two-way switching. In common areas, automatic light-sensitive controls may be used, provided lights can also be switched to two-way manually.

Where staircases are lit by glazing, any glass below the minimum guarding height should be:

  • protected by a balustrade or railing
  • glass (toughened or laminated), or
  • constructed of glass blocks.