stairs L2

what part of the building regulations covers the installation of staircases?

• part C

• part K

• part J

• part 104

what is the maximum gap allowed between spindles?

• 99mm

• 106mm

• 89mm

• 25mm

what is the maximum pitch that a staircase should be installed at?

• 45 degrees

• 40 degrees

• 90 degrees

• 42 degrees

what is the minimum head room required measured from the pitch line of a staircase?

• 1.2 meters

• 1.8 meters

• 2.4 meters

• 2 meters

the total rise of a staircase is measured from??

• trimmer joist to bridging joist

• trimming joist to bottom tread

• finished floor level to finished floor level

• top riser to bottom tread

building regulations state that a staircase must have a handrail installed between heights of?

• 900mm - 1000mm

• 800mm - 1200mm

• 750mm - 800mm

• 1500mm - 1550mm

the maximum rise permitted for a staircase is?

• 500mm

• 325mm

• 280mm

• 250mm

Which part of the staircase is the comment below referring to?

...between floor levels to break up the overall length of a flight and can be used to change the direction of a flight of stairs....

• Landing

• Balustrade

• Handrail

• Treads

Which stair component is the below comment referring to?

......main board to which treads and risers are fixed.....

• Apron

• Newel post

• String

• Nosing

Which stair component is the below comment referring to?

.....heavy vertical member at each end of the stair to which the handrail is fixed......

• String

• Riser

• Newel post

• Last post