Burbeary Joinery are members of the 'Guild of Master Craftsmen' and our emphasis has always been on Quality, Craftmanship, Reliability and Flexibility.

The process of staircase construction adheres to strict government regulations, and featured below are just some brief examples of some of the key points to consider when manufacturing specialised staircase systems.


Three main areas are considered when specifying the 'Rise & Going'.

  • Private Stair
    Max Rise (220mm) Min Going (220mm)

  • Insitutional Stair
    Max Rise (180mm) Min Going (280)

  • Other Stair
    Max Rise (190mm) Min Going (250)






    • Steps should have level treads. Steps may have open risers, but treads should then overlap each other by at least 16mm.

    All stairs which have open risers and are likely to be used by children under 5 years should be constructed so that a 100mm diameter sphere cannot pass through the open risers.


    A headroom of 2m is adequate on the access between levels, for loft coversions headroom is measured at the center of the stair width.

    Designers should bear in mind

  • Means of escape (Fire Safety)
  • Access for Disabled People

    A stair in a public building which is wider than 1800mm should be divided into flights not wider than 1800mm


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