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Facility : Steps and Stairs |
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A flight of stairs should have uniform risers and treads. |
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A flight of stair should be of gentle gradient. |
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A flight of stairs should have no open risers. | |
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Nosings of stairs should project as little as possible. | |
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Handrails for stairs should be installed on both sides and continuously. | |
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Handrails for stairs should be easily gripped at a suitable height from the stair going. | |
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Handrails for stair should extend beyond the top and bottom of the stairs. | |
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The rise of flight between landings should be of an appropriate height. | |
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Other requirements for handrails should comply with the guidelines for "Handrails". | |
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Treads of stairs should comply with the guildelines for "Ground and Floor Surfaces". | |
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Stair edges should be in bright contrasting colours. | |
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Stairs should be adequately illuminated. |
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Reference figure :- |
 Figure 2.4a : Stairs |
 Figure 2.4b : Stairs |