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6.3 Diagram of steps

diagram showing a flight of steps with 6 treads rising up against the side of a wall at open at the other side. Minimum width between handrails 1000mm. Permanent contrast incorporated into steps of flight. Corduroy warning tactile surface, applied to top landing of external steps only, extends 150mm to either side of the width of the steps and is 800mm deep in the line of path to the steps, finishing 400mm from the start of the top step.

Stairs, Steps, Handrails

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