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[Sted]

I am trying to find out if it is alright to have a door next to the bottom step on a flight of stairs. It is for a loft conversion and I want some way to close off the upstairs when it is not in use. I have had a look in part K but it dosnt seem to mention it. Any ideas?

[welsh brickie]

the bottom step of the stairs must be a minimum of 700mm from the door.

[Sted]

Thanks, Where is this covered in the Building regulations?

[welsh brickie]

sorry don't know, I know it from architectural plans and got pulled up on it by the building inspector.