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I own my flat which is on leasehold. I am on the fourth floor of a seven floor block. The local council have instructed us to make our front doors air tight to prevent fire spreading. In process of doing. Now they have said they wish to enter my premises to survey it to see if anything presents a fire risk. If so they will enforce me to make changes etc. If I do not comply I will be fined etc. In some cases they have threatened tennants with removal from their premises (even though they own them) or demolishing the blocks of flats. Is any of this legal?

Hello, I am enquiring for some support and guidance requiring minimum hallway (exit corridor) widths for a residential flat. I have recently received a note from a neighbour objecting to my bicycle in our hallway which is flush against the wall (I turn the handlebars every night to not obstruct). I believe according to my own egress calcuations and research concerning fire code law - on the assumption of a 40 flow rate and 2 min evacuation time for 5 occupants the minimum width is 624 mm. Even with the current bicycle position the width that remains is greater than 1000 mm and does not impede or obstruct fire exits or any health and safety concerns. I am looking for…