Complex Stairs

What is used to strengthen the internal joint between a tapered tread and its riser?

• Draw blocks
• Glue blocks
• Dovetail key
• Handrail bolt

The tapered steps on a quarter turn stair are connected to the...

• Newel and apron
• String and trimmer
• String and Newel
• Apron and trimmer

In which one of the following documents is the arrangement of winders found when constructing a staircase?

• Drawing
• Schedule
• Method statement
• Contract specification

The maximum horizontal measurement for a staircase opening is called the...

• Total going
• Available going
• Landing clearance
• Headroom clearance

The maximum rise allowed for a private staircase is...

• 190 mm
• 220 mm
• 250 mm
• 280 mm

When calculating the pitch for a private stair, the maximum angle allowed by Approved document K is...

• 36 degrees
• 38 degrees
• 42 degrees
• 44 degrees

In Approved document K, what is the minimum headroom allowed above a staircase between the ground and first floor?

• 1800 mm
• 1900 mm
• 2000 mm
• 2100 mm

What name is given to a continuous string formed around a turn in a staircase?

• Cut
• Well
• Carriage
• Wreathed

When assembling a winder stair, which of the following should be sent to site loose?

• Treads and risers
• Winders and risers
• Wall string to main flight
• Well string to main flight

In Approved document K, what sphere dimension determines the maximum gap allowed between the balusters on a staircase?

• 90 mm
• 100 mm
• 110 mm
• 120 mm