What are stair nosings?

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Over 40% of all workplace accidents are caused as a result of slips and falls. These accidents commonly occur on staircases and can cause serious injury. These areas of your facilities are highly trafficable therefore ensuring the safe egress through these areas of the building in the case of an emergency is crucial.

 

Under AS 1428.1, Anti Slip Stair Nosings must be installed to prevent injuries occurring due to falls. ECS can ensure all your trip and slip hazards are mitigated to comply with relevant Australian Standards.

 

We have a wide range of products and work with you to provide the most effective solution to ensure the safety of your occupants and general building compliance. We can retrofit anti-slip stair cappings or install them in new buildings as required. 

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Standards and Compliance 

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All new construction is required to provide Anti Slip Stair Nosings on public accessible stairways unless otherwise exempt. Stair Nosings must adhere to the requirements outlined in AS 1428.1 as well as the guidelines referenced in Volume 1 of the National Construction Code.

 

A stairway is defined as 2 or more steps used in pedestrian travel. All new buildings covered under Volume 1 of the NCC are required to comply with AS 1428.1. To ensure compliance, the following minimum requirements must be met;

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   •  be fitted with stair Nosings that have a fully non slip horizontal           surface

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   •  have 90 degree stair nosings measuring  a minimum of 50mm             wide by 10mm minimum deep; and

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   • have stair nosings with a luminance contrast of at least 30%                against stair surface

In addition to AS 1428.1 and Volume 1 of the NCC, stair nosING must also comply with slip resistance classifications set out in AS 4586.