Final Exit

[clio222]

Hi all looking for some guidance/ advice if possible. The question is in relation to a request to put 2 small furnished chairs at the bottom of a tall commercial building ( Foyer / entrance). The means of escape is single and you would need to pass through this foyer/entrance in the event of a fire. The premises is well maintained/ managed throughout, with security entrance and fire risk within this area I would regard as extremely low. I have always expressed no item should be within a means of escape. The furnishings would be fire rated and not in close proximity to block escape. Am I being overly strict in relation to Fire Safety if I don?t allow. Premises is in Scotland, not sure if that makes any difference, however if the consensus is no would be good to cross reference to appropriate Legislation. As always comments much appreciated.

[AnthonyB]

By non commercial do you mean a block of flats? Scottish Fire Safety legislation doesn't apply to these areas unlike England & Wales beyond maintaining fire service facilities, being covered by older general tenement legislation such as The Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 - however there is good guidance on managed use of common areas here, based on the England & Wales guidance https://www.gov.scot/publications/practical-fire-safety-guidance-existing-high-rise-domestic-buildings-2/pages/5/

[clio222]

Hi AnthonyB, thank you for taking time to reply, the Building in question is an Air Traffic Control Tower. Thoughts ?.

My humble apologies the Building is Commercial (Typo)

[AnthonyB]

I see you've corrected your own post - it is commercial. As the only escape route at the bottom of what is probably quite a tall stair I would think you would need to keep it sterile

[clio222]

Thanks AnthonyB much appreciated