BS 585-2:1985
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Wood stairs – Specification for performance requirements for domestic stairs constructed of wood-based materials
| Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
| BSI | 1985 | 14 |
This Part of BS 585 specifies performance requirements for domestic stairs constructed from certain wood-based materials (see clause 4).
It applies to straight flight stairs and stairs with quarter and half landings, intended primarily for use inside one-family dwellings, but excludes stairs having flights with winder treads.
NOTE 1 For guidance on design of stairs with straight flights, see BS 5395-1.
NOTE 2 Appendix D describes a recommended test method for vibration of stairs. Reference may be made to BRE Digest 278 “Vibrations, buildings and human response”1).
NOTE 3 The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover.
Requirements for stairs constructed of one or more of the following materials: blockboard, chipboard, glue-laminated components, hardboard, laminboard, medium density fibreboard, plywood, timber. Cover, straight flight stairs and stairs with quarter and half landings, intended primarily for use inside one-family dwellings.
