BS 5395-2:1984

This standard BS 5395-2:1984 Stairs, ladders and walkways is classified in these ICS categories:

• 91.060.30 Ceilings. Floors. Stairs

This Part of this standard gives recommendations for the design of helical and spiral stairs, to be used internally or externally in all types of building constructions. It covers only stairs which are circular on plan and does not deal with ramps.

NOTE 1 Appendix B gives guidance on the geometry of helical and spiral stairs.

NOTE 2 The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover.

Covers materials, dimensions, fire protection, means of escape. Refers to BS 5395-1 for dimensional co-ordination, safety measures,acoustics and lighting. Appendices cover geometry and load tests.