We have an existing 3rd floor loft conversion with stairs that terminate on the 1st floor landing approximately 1m away from the main staircase.
My local council as part of a Disabled Facilities grant are looking to install a twin rail Stannah Siena stairlift with swivel seat.
I am slightly concerned that when 'parked' at the 1st floor level, the seat will obstruct the landing.
I have been given to understand that there are no requirements in the building reg's concerning available width of landings etc. The only requirements apply when a door or cupboard open over a landing.
Given the folded measurements of the chair is over half the width of the main staircase which is 82cm, the landing is 80cm and the loft stairs 60cm am I worrying needlessly.
We have 3 kids in the 4 bed house and all upstairs rooms are occupied. The fire officer recently visited for a free safety survey which we passed however he stressed the importance of keeping exit routes unobstructed in case of fire.
Chances are in the unfortunate event of a fire breaking out at night the upper floors will be occupied and the chair parked at the top.
Any guidance will be greatly appreciated as whilst I would dearly like to be able to access the shower I certainly do not want to put my family in harms way.
My local council as part of a Disabled Facilities grant are looking to install a twin rail Stannah Siena stairlift with swivel seat.
I am slightly concerned that when 'parked' at the 1st floor level, the seat will obstruct the landing.
I have been given to understand that there are no requirements in the building reg's concerning available width of landings etc. The only requirements apply when a door or cupboard open over a landing.
Given the folded measurements of the chair is over half the width of the main staircase which is 82cm, the landing is 80cm and the loft stairs 60cm am I worrying needlessly.
We have 3 kids in the 4 bed house and all upstairs rooms are occupied. The fire officer recently visited for a free safety survey which we passed however he stressed the importance of keeping exit routes unobstructed in case of fire.
Chances are in the unfortunate event of a fire breaking out at night the upper floors will be occupied and the chair parked at the top.
Any guidance will be greatly appreciated as whilst I would dearly like to be able to access the shower I certainly do not want to put my family in harms way.