We are heading for PCI on Monday -finally - after a really long build.
I am concerned about the steps leading to our portico from the driveway. The first step seems REALLY high. I can't step down off it forwards, I have to turn a little to the side. This makes me think that our elderly parents are going to struggle with it, as well as the risk to our kids etc (although they are more nimble than I am).
I have looked at building codes etc and it seems that the maximum rise should be 190mm. This step is almost 300mm in the middle. Even higher towards the right side as the driveway slopes down.
Should we make an issue of this at PCI? Would they be able to come back and fix it after we move in, or would it cause a holdup in our handover?
I can live with it for a while, but I don't think it meets building standards, therefore I don't think we should have to pay to have it rectified later.
Also, the step is in line with the garage door, so we can't just build a step in front of it, as that will impede cars etc as well as cause a tripping hazard. I think it will involved pulling out the whole lot and doing them again - although it's only 3 stairs.
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