Staircase / Handrail regulations

[Vron]

Hi,

Can anyone advise. I want to revamp an existing staircase. I plan on removing the existing handrail - its 60's style two planks which wouldn't meet current regs anyway. I see all these fancy staircases on Grand Designs and the like and they have the staircases open at the side. How do they get the building signed off by the building inspector??

I'm thinking of a stainless steel pole bannister rail at the wall side but would like the hall side open.

Thanks

[Vron]

There has been a lot of other work which will need signing off by the building inspector.