Faculty of Building & Construction

Department: Desing Drafting & Interior Fittings.

National Code: CPC50110 Unit or Qualification Title: CPCCBC5001A

1 What is the maximum allowable number of risers in a flight of stairs?

2 What are the minimum and maximum allowable distances for goings?

3 What are the minimum and maximum allowable distances for risers?

4 What is the allowable space permitted between treads in an open stair?

5 What are winders and are they included in the calculations of a flight of stairs?

6 Where is the distance of a going measured from & to?

7 Where is the distance of a riser measured from & to?

8 What is the nominated minimum width of a stair?

9 Are stair treads required to have any special finishes for secure passage?

Issued Date: 23-07-2012

Review Due: 14-02-2013 Edition: Version 1

Page: 1 of 3
Faculty of Building & Construction
Department: Desing Drafting & Interior Fittings.
National Code: CPC50110 Unit or Qualification Title: CPCCBC5001A

10 In a tapered tread stair greater than 1metre in width, where is the ‘going’
calculated from?

11 What is the minimum permissible headroom height for a flight of stairs?

12 What is the mimimum height of a handrail for a flight of stairs?

13 Where is this height of handrail measured from & to?

14 What is the required minimum height of a handrail for a deck that is 900mm above
ground level

15 What is the allowable distance between vertical balusters in a required

balustrade?

16 In what circumstances are you allowed to use horizontal wire strands to create a
compliant fall protection system to a landing?

17 Do I need to provide a handrail across an openable window that is passed on a

stair?

Issued Date: 23-07-2012

Review Due: 14-02-2013 Edition: Version 1

Page: 2 of 3
Faculty of Building & Construction
Department: Desing Drafting & Interior Fittings.
National Code: CPC50110 Unit or Qualification Title: CPCCBC5001A

18 What is the simple testing method (using a weight not strain indicator) to verify the
required strain deflection for a wire stranded ballustrade system using 2.5. 3.0 &
4.0mm wires spaced at 60 or 80mm?

19 What is mean’t by the term ‘LAY’ of the wires used in a balustrade system

20 If I have a small stair of 3 risers, do I need to provide a landing at the top?

21 What can be done to ensure the required tension is maintained for the life of a wire
strand for a balustrade?

Issued Date: 23-07-2012

Review Due: 14-02-2013 Edition: Version 1

Page: 3 of 3