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Stair Design

Stair design is a critical part of ensuring that it can perform safely, meet building regulations and high standards. The BWF Stair Scheme aims to help designers and specifiers achieve the design ... Read more »

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1. What are the key parts of a staircase? The humble staircase can open up a wealth of terminology that can cause confusion. The diagram below helps to demystify some of these terms: Key ... Read more »

About the Scheme

Fire-rated General Access Stairs

Fire characteristics in Building Regulations are made up of two types, ‘Reaction to fire’ and ‘Fire resistance’. In medium-rise buildings, the common flight stair may act as one of the ... Read more »

Accredited General Access Stairs

Scheme Level B: Covers Multiple Occupancy Dwellings, Use Type 2 & 3, Common Flights as defined in the Building Regulations. Scheme Requirements Stairs must be constructed in a prescriptive ... Read more »

Accredited Domestic Stairs

Covers Single Occupancy Dwellings, use Type 1 as defined in the Building Regulations. BWF Stair Scheme Requirements Stairs must be constructed in a prescriptive fashion to comply with the ... Read more »

Why choose a member?

The BWF Stair Scheme is the only accreditation and certification scheme of its kind in the UK. The Scheme is focussed on promoting effective design, reliable manufacture, developing guidance ... Read more »