the scaffolders have blocked our only escape route upstairs we cannot open any of the windows only a few inches although the jobs finished our landlord and builder do not seem bothered, i have my young grandchildren to stay sometimes but feel anxious about this situation,what are my rights?

The means of escape (MoE) from your flat is the normal route you use to get assess to your flat, the opening windows are the alternative MoE and to establish how necessary the alternative MoE is you would need to conduct a fire risk assessment. (FRA) If you are concerned then the enforcing authority is the local fire and rescue service which can be contacted by checking out http://www.firesafe....rvices-details/