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Installing a Gate, Kissing Gate or Stile?
Is it Justified or Reasonable?

is the structure absolutely necessary (e.g. to control livestock)?
is it the least restrictive option?
what is the likelihood that it will cause some restriction to users?
what is the extent of any restriction created and what types of user will it affect?
what is the effort or cost needed to remove the restriction or to enable people to avoid it?

the height rise between the ground and the first step and between steps should be the same;
the maximum height rise between the ground and the first step and between steps should be 300mm;
the maximum height rise between the top step and the top of the top rail should be 450mm;
steps should be at least 200mm wide and 900mm long;
on two step stiles, many people find crossed steps easier and more comfortable to negotiate than parallel steps;
there should be no sharp edges on steps, fence rails and uprights;
on stiles that cross wire fences with a top barb, the barbed wire should be enclosed in cross rails to ensure that it does not pose a hazard to users;
on stiles that cross plain wire fences, the top wire should be enclosed in cross rails, or at least stapled to a single cross rail, to avoid users accidentally tripping on it;
a hand post should be provided to assist users and aid balance;
the size of gap in a dog gate should be a minimum of 375mm high and 300mm wide.