2025/060: The compliance of two horizontal steel beams adjacent to internal stairs with Clause F4 Safety from falling - 13 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington
- Abbreviation
- 2025/060
- Valid from
- 5/12/2025
- Information provider
- Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment,
- Author
- Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
- Information type
- Determination,
- Format
- PDF,
Description
The matter being determined relates to two new horizontal steel beams installed alongside existing internal staircases in a commercial/residential building.
This determination considers the requirements of clause F4 and the likelihood of accidental fall in this case.
Decision
In accordance with section 188 of the Building Act 2004, it has been determined:
- the lower beam adjacent to the lower stairs with the handrail complies with clause F4.3.1 as it relates to the functional requirement F4.2, as accidental fall from the beam is unlikely; and
- the upper beam adjacent to the upper stairs does not comply with clause F4.3.1 as it relates to the functional requirement F4.2, as it is likely someone could accidentally fall from the beam, and there is no barrier in place.