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FB 53 Refurbishing stairs in dwellings to reduce the risk of falls and injuries
Publication Year
2013
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Considers the aspects of poor stair design that can be repaired or replaced in order to mitigate the risk of serious falls, including; handrail design, lighting, guarding, step covering, access and landings, step dimensions, step inconsistencies and non-straight stairs. An assessment checklist provides a simple process for assessing domestic stairs and includes practical advice on basic refurbishments.
Author
Roys, M.
ISBN
9781848062993
Publisher Information
BRE
BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.
IHS BRE Press
The Capitol Building
Bracknell
BRE
UK
