Section 6.5.6

Protection

During construction and completion, staircases, handrails and guarding must be protected to prevent damage.

  • Staircases and newel posts must be protected from follow on trades work from the moment they are installed.

  • Ridged stair tread protectors should be provided to the steps.

  • Proprietary newel post protection or 150mm drainage pipe should be provided to prevent damage.

  • Once installed and decorated, the softer newel post protection should be provided.

  • U profile protection should be provided to handrails.