- Handrail both sides, which are continuous throughout the flights, ramps and landings, visually contrasting, easy to grip: slip resistant, non-reflective and not cold to touch.
- Handrails to project 300mm beyond top and bottom landings with closed ends.
- Handrails to be between 900mm and 1000mm above surface or steps pitch line / 900mm and 1100mm above surface of landings.
- Handrail profile to be diameter between 40mm and 45mm (where circular) or Oval 15mm min radius (preferred solution) min 50mm width (refer dia 7 A.D.M).
- Max 100mm projection into surface width of steps, landings or ramps.
- Clearance of between 60mm and 75mm between handrail and any wall surface.
- Min 50mm clearance between the cranked support and the underside of the handrail.
- Inner face to be N.M.T 50mm beyond the surface width of the ramp or step access.