According to the Office for Disability Issues and Department for Work and Pensions there are over 11 million people with a limiting long term illness, impairment or disability in Great Britain.

Disabled people contribute over £80 billion a year to the UK economy and account for up to 20% of the customer base for UK businesses, making it essential to have the correct facilities in place.

 

DDA Handrail Requirements

 

Handrails should be provided to provide a safe means of access for all, particularly those who find it difficult to negotiate changes of level.

For wide flight of steps, handrails should be used to divide the flight into channels. On flights of steps wider than 1800mm, it is
recommended that handrails are used to divide the flight into channels between 1000 and 1800mm. If the flight of steps consists of two or more risers, then a continuous handrail should be provided on either side. Where the stairway consists of two or more flights separated by landings, where possible handrails should be continuous throughout the series of the flight. DDA

 

Handrail Height

 

Handrails must be between 900mm and 1.1m in height and should extend the width of one stair tread and then level out for at least 300mm. Consideration should also be given to children or those who are short of stature through the provision of a second, lower handrail set at 600mm.

 

 

DDA Handrail Design

 

In addition to the previously outlined requirements, handrails should also:

• have a continuous smooth surface and not cold to touch
• be circular or oval for ease of grip. Ideally circular handrails should have a diameter of between 40 and 45mm while oval
  ones should have a width of 50mm
• contrast visually with its surroundings without being highly reflective
• terminate the system in a way which reduces the risk of clothing being caught

Given the requirements of the Equality Act and Building Regulations, and the number of people who require access to commercial and public buildings, companies should aim to create a handrail system which children, the elderly, the disabled and even able-bodied adults can benefit from.

 

How Can Relinea Help?

 

DDA regulations are exacting, but as an experienced DDA handrail supplier, you can rest assured that your Relinea DDA handrail
design ticks all the boxes. From the continuous 42mm diameter handrail to the high-visibility finish and warm-to-touch feel, our DDA handrail systems keep your premises compliant, now and into the future.

Our handrail components are produced in lightweight fibreglass sections that are easy to transport and handle. The modular handrail systems can be prefabricated at our manufacturing facility and delivered to site for a simple and easy installation using standard hand tools, saving you time and money.

Suitable for both internal and external applications, our non corrosive handrail is UV stable and designed to withstand harsh weather conditions. Our handrail will not chip, peel or flake meaning zero maintenance. Tubular DDA fittings match the external diameter of the handrail for a smooth and continuous finish.

All our Handrail Systems are manufactured to BS EN ISO14122- 3:2001 and BS5395-1-2010.

 

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