Hi all, can anyone help with the spec required for the step for a back door on a extension please - property is in Scotland.

 

Please see the pic attached, I have referred this to our architect but he’s on holiday for 3 weeks now!

 

so question is what spec is needed height wise and dimensions - do we need a slope? 

Edited May 5, 20233 yr by DC5

Assuming your front door has level access, then you just need normal steps, no ramp etc.

Hi Dave, thanks for that, this was my understanding but wanted to check.

 

The door opens inward, is there any minimum dimensions for the step?

3 hours ago, DC5 said:

back door on a extension please - property is in Scotland.

The rules are fairly clear. I always have another read through when in any doubt.

 

https://www.gov.scot/publications/building-standards-technical-handbook-2020-domestic/4-safety/4-1-access-buildings/

12 hours ago, saveasteading said:

The rules are fairly clear. I always have another read through when in any doubt.

 

https://www.gov.scot/publications/building-standards-technical-handbook-2020-domestic/4-safety/4-1-access-buildings/

Clear as mud!
 

What rise and going is required to an extension?

However - if you think about this logically - the best access will always be a level access at all doors.

 

If you have level access to your home elsewhere then a maximum of a 150mm step up into the extension should be grand. I’m quoting the guidance from NI but I suspect it’s not too far away in Bonnie Scotland.

 

Any Scottish BCOs out there to double check?

6 hours ago, ETC said:

What rise and going is required to an extension?

Not essential to have wheelchair access if the rest of the storey is self contained.

"As accessible as possible".

Steps as in section 4.3.