scope:

This standard applies to new and altered stairways, which include public stairways, temporary stairways, fire escape stairways, non-public stairways, fire fighting stairways, steps, fixed ladders, public ramps, non-public ramps, fire escape ramps and temporary ramps.

Note: For stairways and ramps loading requirements, refer to S1053 'Civil Engineering - Building and Station Structures'.

Note: For embankment/cutting step design, refer to S1054 'Civil Engineering - Earth structures'.

Note: For ramps to platform humps and platform end ramps, refer also to S1131 Premises - station platforms.

Note: This standard is supported by G0133 'Guidance on Stairways and Ramps'.

Purpose

The purpose of this standard is to define the requirements for determining performance for stairways, steps, fixed ladders, ramps and handrails in all operational London Underground (LU) premises and property.