(1)

Flights of stairs shall consist solely of

(a)

straight flights, or

(b)

curved flights complying with Sentence (2).

(2)

Tapered treads in a curved flight that is not required as an exit shall have

(a)

a minimum run of 150 mm,

(b)

a run not less than 280 mm when measured at a point 300 mm from the centre line of the handrail at the narrow end of the tread, and

(c)

a riser conforming to Sentence 3.4.6.8.(2).

(3)

Tapered treads shall have a consistent angle and uniform run and rise dimensions in accordance with the construction tolerances described in Article 3.4.6.8. when measured at a point 300 mm from the centre line of the handrail at the narrow end of the tread.

(4)

All tapered treads within a flight shall turn in the same direction.