Hi guys, I wondered if someone can give me some clarity on the s/m places of assembly guide. I have a small public house located in my local town centre . It is two storey with a mezzanine on the top floor (approximately 50% of the gf floor area) this has an open staircase to the front and a protected staircase to the rear as a totally separate moe (all has very short moe distance). The guide says that it should be classed at 2 storey due to the size of the mezzanine, however the problem lies on page 87 of the guide where if it is a nightclub (it is a pub with a late license)then both staircases should be protected stairs. Out of interest the alternative escape route from the mezzanine has v good fire doors with s/s and door closers at both levels, also there is only a type 'M' fire alarm system present with the obvious music cut-off. Your thought would be appreciated.
