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Technical booklet H

Stairs, ramps, guarding and protection from impact

About Technical booklet H

Technical booklet H gives guidance on stairs, ramps, guarding and protection from impact. It covers dwellings and buildings other than dwellings.

What it covers

  • Stairs, ladders and ramps
  • Access routes to buildings
  • Guarding
  • Protection against impact from and trapping by doors
  • Visual contrast