Can anyone please help me with some advice regarding whether I require fire rated windows onto an escape route corridor. I have 12 apartments on the first floor and 12 apartments on the second floor with each flat having an entrance door and a kitchen window on to the corridor. I am looking to install a fire alarm to cover the routes of escape which would be both floors and 2 staircase at opposite ends of the building. The corridors previously had window openings and I have now installed building reg complaints windows with fire escape openings.
I have been advised of changing the kitchen windows to fire rated windows but I don’t understand why as the corridors have always been the route of escape. Your advice would be appreciated.
Are fire rated windows required in flats when they looko onto an internal fire escape route
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Can anyone please help me with some advice regarding whether I require fire rated windows onto an escape route corridor. I have 12 apartments on the first floor and 12 apartments on the second floor with each flat having an entrance door and a kitchen window on to the corridor. I am looking to install a fire alarm to cover the routes of escape which would be both floors and 2 staircase at opposite ends of the building. The corridors previously had window openings and I have now installed building reg complaints windows with fire escape openings.
I have been advised of changing the kitchen windows to fire rated windows but I don’t understand why as the corridors have always been the route of escape. Your advice would be appreciated.