Stairs & Ramps

When Is A Stairway A Stairway?

Where there are 2 or more continual steps (or risers), it is considered a stairway, and must comply with BCA D3.3(a)(ii) of the BCA, which states that all stairways (except a fire-isolated stairway – see below) must comply with Clause 11 of AS1428.1More

How do internal stair handrails work with intermediate landings and required going (step) setbacks?

The intermediate (mid) landing on stairways needs to be extended to provide a setback to allow the handrail at the top of the first flight to extend the distance of one going, before turning 180 degrees and going up the second flight. More

New Designers Responsibilities – Performance Solutions

July 26, 2021
Bruce Bromley

Please Note: This requirement is an Australian Building Codes Board directive and does not just apply to access. All performance solutions including...

But a Swimming Pool is BCA Class 10b, or is it?

December 16, 2020
Bruce Bromley

Not in most cases contrary to the typical advice given Class 3 hotel swimming pool This issue comes up tim...

Specular Inclusive vs Specular Exclusive for Luminance Contrast

September 19, 2020
Tanisha Cowell

Measurement methods when testing for luminance contrast – Specular Inclusive vs Exclusive Most peop...