I am writing to ask if a handrail is required by any law/regulation for a wide flight of three marble stairs, each about 14cm in height well spaced apart and each with a doormat inset into the centre, which go up to the front entrance door of a residential block of 4 flats. Thank you.
Is a handrail required?
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https://assets.publishing.service.go...93/2077370.pdf
Part K of the Building Regulations - Protection from falling, collision and impact
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I have spoken to the council and apparently because the flats were built years ago and no action has been taken in the last 2 years we can't use these regulations to enforce the putting up of a handrail now. As some of the residents are elderly I think we have to argue health and safety as the alternative unless there is any other way?
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