With respect to the previous comments, a precedent has been set by allowing additional paths to be installed for some owners with OC funds. I recommend that you place the item on an EC meeting as correspondence, then take the item to a AGM for all owners to consider. It is inappropriate to lodge a DA at this stage and before the Executive Committee has been approached. Another thought, maybe the scheme might welcome handrails in other areas as a proactive approach to OH&S issues. Finally, the strata manager could be more helpful by assisting with the correct information. Hope all these comments are helpful to you and your mother.