Building regulations, Cortona, Arrezo province

The regulations are not as 'tight' here in Italy as they are in England (exc London and regions) about staircases - however it would be good to run this stuff past your geometra before committing yourself (in case it impinges on your progetto strutturale).

You should talk to a geometra However - Did a quick google on this – found a UK company -  http://stairsolutions.co.uk/ser_advice2.htm     -  that states -   “The Arkè brochure is produced in Italy and shows configurations which are outside UK regulations;”   In other words – what is allowed in Italy The Arke  brochure is  on - http://www.the-wooden-hill-company.co.uk/attachments.do?attachment=22&item=59   and shows lots of  different stairs, and may help you I also found their staircase planner on     http://www.arke.ws/configuratore2/scala_inc.asp?linguajava=inglese     Hope this helps

Hi Allan H thanks for the links, we are hoping to have solid steps with tiled tops so will have to shutter the top flight. I'm  not sure this will be a DIY job!! regards Valerie