Hi, I dont know if i have found the right place to ask. I currently rent a property that has no rear windows or rear exit door, i am alittle concerned this is not safe if there was a fire, is it legal to build a house with no rear exit or rear windows.
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House without fire escape!
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, Aug 08 2011 04:03 PM
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Posted 08 August 2011 - 07:41 PM
It all depends on the height and layout of you premises you would need to provide much more information to be able to give a considered response.
You can checkout http://www.planningp...ocbvol1/volume1 and download the Approved document B Fire Safety Volume 1 the answer can be found under means of escape.
You can checkout http://www.planningp...ocbvol1/volume1 and download the Approved document B Fire Safety Volume 1 the answer can be found under means of escape.
All my responses only apply to England and Wales and they are an overview of the subject, hopefully it will point you in the right direction and always treat with caution. Scotland and Northern Ireland has differing legislation
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Posted 09 August 2011 - 09:30 AM
True it applies to new or altered buildings but yours must have been new at some time. If it was before Building Regs the local bye-laws applied before that builder must have had a free reign. However if you apply modern recommendations this most probably the best guidance.
All my responses only apply to England and Wales and they are an overview of the subject, hopefully it will point you in the right direction and always treat with caution. Scotland and Northern Ireland has differing legislation
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Posted 17 November 2011 - 11:16 AM
Even if this house is legal I would suggest that you think through your escape from it in the event of a fire. You may need to have a portable fire escape ladder to enable you to exit an upstairs window should the front door or stairs be blocked by a fire. It is important to remember that in the event of a fire most people panic, if you have not thought of how you are going to get out beforehand your panic may get the better of you.
I would also suggest that you make sure the house has adequate smoke alarms and extinguishers installed. If you are not sure what you need or how you should best exit your house in the event of a fire, you can ask your local fire brigade to give you some advice. They will make a free home visit usually.
I would also suggest that you make sure the house has adequate smoke alarms and extinguishers installed. If you are not sure what you need or how you should best exit your house in the event of a fire, you can ask your local fire brigade to give you some advice. They will make a free home visit usually.
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Posted 18 November 2011 - 02:34 PM
In relation to housing there are other guides fire risk assessors use.
The Lacors guide "Housing – Fire Safety: Guidance on fire safety provisions for certain types of existing housing" http://www.cieh.org/...guidance_08.pdf and,
"FIRE SAFETY IN PURPOSE-BUILT BLOCKS OF FLATS" http://www.local.gov...CATION-TEMPLATE both worth a peruse.
The Lacors guide "Housing – Fire Safety: Guidance on fire safety provisions for certain types of existing housing" http://www.cieh.org/...guidance_08.pdf and,
"FIRE SAFETY IN PURPOSE-BUILT BLOCKS OF FLATS" http://www.local.gov...CATION-TEMPLATE both worth a peruse.
All my responses only apply to England and Wales and they are an overview of the subject, hopefully it will point you in the right direction and always treat with caution. Scotland and Northern Ireland has differing legislation
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