Author Topic: Passive protection of external escape routes.  (Read 2253 times)

Offline mtatte

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Passive protection of external escape routes.
« on: October 01, 2020, 01:16:10 PM »
Where external escape routes lie alongside buildings, they must of course be passively protected as a general principle.  However, is there a minimum width of such an outdoor pathway/staircase/balcony etc. above which the need for fire resistant glazing etc. is not required?  I've been unable to find any definitive guidance on this.

Thanks in advance for your help!
« Last Edit: October 06, 2020, 02:49:38 PM by mtatte »

Offline Seetek

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Re: Passive protection of external escape routes.
« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2020, 05:55:38 PM »
The 2006 version of AD B had a separate clause covering this. Now you will find it in the section covering external stairs. 3.32c = 1800mm unless an alternative route is available.

Offline mtatte

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Re: Passive protection of external escape routes.
« Reply #2 on: November 20, 2020, 01:52:13 PM »
Seetek - apols for delayed response.  Sincere thanks for your guidance - this has been bugging me for weeks but no longer!  :)