Performance Solution Scenario: Stair Width

Identified Design Issue

The stairway will have a reduced width of less than 1000mm between handrails.

Departure from Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions

Due to spatial constraints within the building, a minimum clearance of 1000mm between handrails cannot be achieved in the stairway flight.

The Performance Solution

From an egress perspective, in a building with a low number of occupants on the upper level, single-file evacuation via the staircase can be completed before emergency services arrive, eliminating the need for a full 1000mm clearance.

This example is a hypothetical scenario and must not be used for any specific project.

Assessments must be tailored for each project.

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