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2016/063: Regarding the compliance of a single inner handrail to a spiral stairway

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Determination 2016/063[PDF 553 KB]

 

About this determination

Date issued
22 December 2016
Primary Building Code clause:
D1 - Access routes
Primary topic:
Compliance
Council:
Nelson City Council

Summary

This determination considers the compliance of an alternative solution proposing the use of a single handrail on the inner face of a secondary private spiral stairway. The determination discusses the relative angle of the handrail and the pitch line of the stairs, and whether the handrail is graspable and would provide sufficient grip to arrest a fall.

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