Replacing solid bannisters with rope

Question

I want to use rope instead of conventional bannisters on our stairs, to make it look characterful. But I'm not sure this would meet building regs. Does it matter?

Sean · Answer

From a safety aspect it would not pass regulation , if you used a pipe and wound rope around it for the look that would be ok. You need a solid hand rail if you trip or slip to hold on to.

Sorin · Answer

I not recommend I never see one in flats or houses

Darren · Answer

Don't think it would they are very specific on rail height and distance between spindles,

John · Answer

This is possible but you will need a hand rail on the o  t her side so the rope banister is for show only, don’t need building regulations unless a listed building 

Hope this helps

Cam · Answer

Hi this does not meet building regulation as the gap within the spindles should not exceed more than 100 mm rope is to open

Samuel · Answer

yes, there are some Strick guidelines on this, a rope would not suffice but its your home, and what you want comes above guidelines. until you want to sell your home

Besi · Answer

rope its not safe and its not suposted to be used unles you use on the wall side or just for decoration .

Replacing solid bannisters with rope

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