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\nCONTENTS  \nPage  \nForeword ......................................................................... 3  \nSection 1 Introduction .................................................................. 4  \nSection 2 Scope and Definitions ............................................................. 5  \nSection 3 Performance Requirements .......................................................... 6  \nSection 4 Material Selection ............................................................... 8  \nSection 5 Loadings ....................................................................10  \nSection 6 Components ................................................................. 11  \nSection 7 Layout of a Staircase ............................................................. 17  \nSection 8 Demonstrating Performance ......................................................... 25  \nAppendix A Standards applying to staircase performance ................................................. 29  \nAppendix B NHBC guidance on handrails for winder flights .................................................31  \nAppendix C Accessing guidance for compliance with the building regulation ....................................... 32  \n© 2013 British Woodworking Federation [www.bwf.org.uk](www.bwf.org.uk)  \nNote: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of advice given, the BWF cannot accept liability for loss or damage arising from the use of the information supplied in this publication.  \n[www.jeld-wen.co.uk](www.jeld-wen.co.uk) BWF TIMBER STAIR DESIGN GUIDE 2  \nFOREWORD  \nThis Design Guidance (Guide) has been prepared by the British Woodworking Federation to provide industry guidance (minimum requirements) for the manufacture of timber stairs for the UK market.  \nIn 2004 the British Standards Institution (BSI) declared the standard ‘BS 585 Wood Stairs’ Obsolescent, and since this point there has been increased pressure on the staircase market related to a mismatch between UK and EU standards, regulations and codes that have arisen to deal with specific domestic situations.  \nFrom this environment the BWF Stair Scheme which JELD-WEN were part of, emerged with a focus on effective design and manufacturing principles to support the sector in defining effective design amidst the mêlée of oftentimes conflicting standards and regulations.  \nIT’S ALL IN THE BADGE  \nThe BWF Stair Scheme is the only accreditation and certification scheme of its kind in the UK. Ranging from domestic, common and fire protected common stairs, the standard expected of the manufacturers for their stairs is high with a drive to improve quality and safety in use, supported by an effective factory production control system and adherence to the core principles and values laid down in the BWF Code of Conduct.  \nJELD-WEN are regularly audited to ensure our products and production meet these high standards, and the new thirdparty certification for fire protected common stairs, supported by The Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) is opening up new markets for timber stairs. JELD-WEN is currently the only LPCB certified UK timber stair manufacturer for this certification. The stair scheme is managed by the BWF, and includes various manufacturers, as well as approved suppliers, who play an important part in maintaining these high standards.  \nWhilst the BWF Stair Scheme does not accredit installation, guidance is available on the installation of staircases.  \n[www.jeld-wen.co.uk](www.jeld-wen.co.uk) BWF TIMBER STAIR DESIGN GUIDE 3  \n1 INTRODUCTION  \n\n| How to support Effective Design Principles |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Prescription Tables | Calculations to Approved Methods | Testing to Approved |\n\nThis Guide is provided to assist stair designers, manufacturers and building professionals involved in the design","cbCaibUqJBmFlvdj","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibUqJBmFlvdj","pdf",720563,32,"English","# Foreword\n# Section 1 Introduction\n# Section 2 Scope and Definitions\n# Section 3 Performance Requirements\n# Section 4 Material Selection\n# Section 5 Loadings\n# Section 6 Components\n# Section 7 Layout of a Staircase\n# Section 8 Demonstrating Performance\n# Appendix A Standards applying to staircase performance\n# Appendix B NHBC guidance on handrails for winder flights\n# Appendix C Accessing guidance for compliance with the building regulation","[{\"question\":\"Who is this timber stair design guide intended for?\",\"answer\":\"It supports stair designers, manufacturers, and building professionals involved in designing and specifying timber stairs for the UK market.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the guide cover regarding timber stairs?\",\"answer\":\"It covers specifications including basic flights, handrails, balusters and other guarding, plus advice on suitable sections, design tables, calculations, and test methods.\"},{\"question\":\"What stair types and applications are excluded?\",\"answer\":\"It does not cover Alternating Tread Stairs, ladders, or timber stairs for external use or non-domestic applications.\"}]","DESIGN GUIDE - TIMBER STAIRS - A GUIDE TO DESIGNING AND MANUFACTURING SAFE AND COMPLIANT STAIRCASES | PDF",81]