Help!: regs on tiling

[malcolml]

hi does anyone have any info on what is required under new regulations for the tiling of stairs in blocks of flats or communal areas with stairs

[Dave]

I don't know about new regs malcom......but wot is it you exactly need to know...?..
we will help you no probs..

[wetdec]

There is a review of types of tiles to be used to prevent hazzard in the BS 5385-3:2007, It gives pressed tread tiles as recomended as you would expect.

A note worth bearing in mind is stair and communal safety is a combination of floor covering and lighting.




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[malcolml]

what is the official rules on tiling stairs in a multi-storey car park and landings and does the risers have to be different colours to the treads as i've heard
and thanks in advance to all who reply

[TilingLogistics]

I think you will find that this particular rule comes under the DDA Regs. A couple of years ago I had to tile the steps going into a hotel and the edge strips on the treads had to have a different colour insert to the steps themselves to comply with DDA Regs for the visually impaired. However, Wetdec covered this in his post when he mentioned the combination of colouring and lighting

I think this is the relevant link you want

http://www.historic-colours.co.uk/en...gislation/DDA/

Kev