Evidence to support potential changes to Approved Document K guidance on domestic stairs
Final report for research undertaken by Rise and Going Consultancy, commissioned by the then Department for Levelling Up Housing and Communities.
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This report, produced by Rise and Going Consultancy, summarises the research commissioned by government. The findings and recommendations do not represent government policy or guidance but form part of the technical review of the statutory guidance for stair safety in buildings in England given by Approved Document K.
This research was commissioned to gather objective, evidence-based information on domestic stair design, including step dimensions, consistency, and handrail provision. It supports the Building Safety Regulator’s statutory duty under the Building Safety Act 2022 to keep Approved Documents under review and ensure they reflect current understanding of safety risks in the built environment.