Do I legally need a handrail in my late 1800 cottage?

Question

We have just taken the stair rail off because it was falling off, filled in the holes and realized the stairs look great without them (it's incased in-between two walls) is there a legal requirement to have a rail?

Matthew · Accepted Answer

In short yes. If it’s more than 1 meter wide and more than 2 steps, which I’m assuming it will be.

Michael · Answer

Yes every stair case is required to have a hand rail on at least one side or both sides if wider  than a meter.

Jason · Answer

The answer to your question is no as it’s not something new you are doing , but if you decide to sell the property you my get asked to put one back , I don’t think it will be a insurance problem as well but it’s worth a check ..

Sean · Answer

No there are no legal requirements for any home unless you are intending to let the property

Gavin · Answer

If you’d are happy enough & don’t require this to go up & down the stairs.. then it is only really a problem if you decide to sell/let your property. Then all buildings need to meet code.

Steve · Answer

Its your house you dont legally have to have one although if you sell it the surveyor may ask for one to be fitted

Joseph · Answer

yes every stair case is required to have a rail on at least one side or both sides if wider than a metre .
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Russell · Answer

No legal reason whatsoever as not structural and even had jibs where i  have removed them and put up cladding

Ryan · Answer

There is no legal requirement gor you to have hand rails, it's just disn to person preference and of course safety that is up to you guys.

It would be a legal requirement if was a busy communal area that was open to the public.

Florin · Answer

Yes it is . Every steps has to have a sustainable way to hold in case someone will be out of balance and have a good chance in case of fall

Do I legally need a handrail in my late 1800 cottage?

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