SI 2010/2214, Schedule 1In forcePart K: Protection from falling, collision and impact

Building Regulations 2010 K2

Protection from falling

Official text

K2. (a) Any stairs, ramps, floors and balconies and any roof to which people have access, and

(b) any light well, basement area or similar sunken area connected to a building,

shall be provided with barriers where it is necessary to protect people in or about the building from falling.

Limits on application

Requirement K2(a) applies only to stairs and ramps which form part of the building.

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