What is the minimum head height for stairs to a loft conversion?

Question

Does staircase access to a loft conversion need to be where the head height is highest?

Vasile · Accepted Answer

The top of the stairs needs to be positioned at the highest part of the loft. There needs to be 2m of clear headroom over the stairs, although the regulations allow this to reduce to 1.8m at the lowest point if the stairs are under a sloping roof. The pitch or angle of your stairs should not be more than 42°.

Darren · Answer

2m is the lowest from bottom tread to head height u can find the specification on any building control website

Steve · Answer

centre of stairs is 1900mm reducing  to 1800mm at the sides

Alix · Answer

No, it is not necessary to have stair access to a loft conversion where the head height is higher.  The staircase can be designed to be accessible to any part of the loft based on the needs of the users and the location of the staircase in the house or building.  However, stairs must be designed to be safe and comfortable to use, and comply with local regulations.

Norman · Answer

Not necessarily but it does require a 2 metre gap between steps and any ceiling above
Local Building Control will always advise you free of charge.

Dave · Answer

2000mm is the minimum headroom requirement measured from the treads.

Jason · Answer

The min headroom height is 2m but if you get with in 30mm the building inspector my let it go for you

Aminukano Dasukih Bassobah · Answer

10ft  height to the top foot above the head and the landing stairs..

Danielle · Answer

There is no rule on it for minimum head height but it has to be practice so 2 meters from any tread to any ceiling above the stairs

Alex · Answer

Hi,

To fit a staircase for the loft area you need a minimum hight of 1.9 meters between the step and ceiling board.

What is the minimum head height for stairs to a loft conversion?

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