Browse Forums Building Standards; Getting It Right! 1 Aug 02, 2011 11:26 pm Hi all, I am planning a renovation on a small boat house and need to put a staircase in. The room will probably just be a kitchen or play area but I don't just want a ladder, I'd prefer something more substantial but not too big. Does anyone have or know what the AS1657 says about stair widths and head clearances to these rooms. Are there different goings and riser dimensions? Any help much appreciated Re: Stairs in non habitable rooms 2Aug 03, 2011 12:44 am Tmo Hi all, I am planning a renovation on a small boat house and need to put a staircase in. The room will probably just be a kitchen or play area but I don't just want a ladder, I'd prefer something more substantial but not too big. Does anyone have or know what the AS1657 says about stair widths and head clearances to these rooms. Are there different goings and riser dimensions? Any help much appreciated There has been a recent thread on stair standards - viewtopic.php?f=1&t=49335 Re: Stairs in non habitable rooms 3Aug 03, 2011 8:32 am Thanks for pointing me to this thread Trish. I have read the thread about stairs but wondered if anyone had any information about the standard for stairs in non habitable rooms which I understand to be different from habitable rooms. Re: Stairs in non habitable rooms 4Aug 04, 2011 8:54 am Stairs for non habitable rooms can be designed either in accordance with the BCA or AS1657 (which I don't have a copy of). For rooms used 'on a regular basis or daily basis' you should refer to the BCA requirements. Peter Clarkson - AusDesign Australia www.ausdesign.com.au This information is intended to provide general information only. It does not purport to be a comprehensive advice. Re: Stairs in non habitable rooms 5Aug 22, 2011 11:35 am ausdesign Stairs for non habitable rooms can be designed either in accordance with the BCA or AS1657 (which I don't have a copy of). For rooms used 'on a regular basis or daily basis' you should refer to the BCA requirements. Please Note: AS 1657 should only really be used for.....platforms, stairways, walkways which provide safe access to and safe working at places normally used by operating, inspection, maintenance, and service personnell. I would not be referring to these standards for a residential situation. Stick with the BCA for your situation. Is there a seperate set of regulations for boats / house boats??? Careful Now! Pat. Re: Stairs in non habitable rooms 6Sep 08, 2011 7:30 pm I believe the BCA states in clause 3.9.1.2 (b) stairs serving only non-habitable rooms, such as attics, storerooms and the like that are not used on a regular or daily basis can use AS 1657. As you are using the space as a kitchen/ play area this is considered a habitable area and you need to refer to the BCA rather than AS1657 for your stair construction requirements. Don't get confused by assuming the kitchen is a non-habitable room just because the ceiling can be 2.1m (the same as a non-habitable room). Something else to consider is a kitchen in what was a class 10a building can potentially be seen as converting into a granny flat which may require approval, I would recommend calling your local Council before putting a new kitchen in a class 10a building. Re: Stairs in non habitable rooms 7Sep 20, 2011 11:17 pm TMO, refer to this previous thread http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=49335 From a pure legal perspective, if you've signed the variation, it is a very high bar to have it set aside. No-one can give you legal advice on a forum, but you would need… 3 5478 Thanks. There are plenty of builders around my suburb. I'll make sure to do some door-to-door knocking, or note their building details on the temp fence. 4 4751 Building Standards; Getting It Right! Long story short, a toilet room is going to back onto our main bedroom and I want to make it close to soundproof. Im going to build two frames (pretty much a room within a… 0 10214 |