ONLINE VERSIONVehicle barriers and loading baysK3 See para 4.2As shown in BS EN 1991-1-1with its UK As shown inNationalAt leastBS EN 1991-1-1Annex610mmwith its UK National At leastAnnex Barrier375mmBarrierFloor orroof levelRamp level(a) Any building:(b) Any building: ?oor or roof edge ramp edgeDiagram 4.2 Barrier designLoading baysFor all buildings4.3 Loading bays should be constructed with exit points in accordance with both of the following.a. Provide loading bays with a minimum of one exit point from the lower level, as near the centre of the rear wall as possible.b. For wide loading bays (for three or more vehicles), provide a minimum of two stepped exit points, one on each side, or provide a refuge where people can avoid the path of a vehicle in addition to one stepped exit point (see Diagram 4.3).Guarding for loading baysFor all buildings4.4 Where there is a danger of people falling, loading bays should be provided with guarding as per the guidance provided in this approved document. If guarding is not practical for the particular circumstances, alternative safeguards should be provided and agreed with the building control body.28 t K, 2013 edition t K, 2013 edition t K, 2013 edition Approved Document K, 2013 edition Building Regulations 2010ONLINE VERSIONONLINE VERSIONONLINE VERSION