6.6.9 Landings
Landings shall allow safe use of the staircase.
Landings should be:
- constructed in accordance with the design
- properly supported and transmit loads to the supporting structure without undue movement, deflection or deformation
- framed to provide full support and solid fixings for the tops of flights, nosings, newels, apron linings, etc.
Landings should typically be:
- provided at the top and bottom of every flight
- level and at least the same depth and width as the width of the stair.
Door swings should not obstruct landings. A door may open across the bottom landing of private stairs where the swing is a minimum of 400mm from the first tread.
Pivot windows should not obstruct the landing area or stair flight when they are opened.
Last updated: 2nd January 2024