October 13, 20241 yr comment_45178 Hello everyone, I was wondering if anyone can advise me. I'm risk assessing a number of properties that have existing external fire escape stairs, possibly over 50 to 60yrs old. I'm aware they will require a structural survey if they have had one recently. I was wondering about the gaps between the railings, some of them have gaps of 250mm, big enough for a child or small adult to easily fall through. Do these fire escapes need to conform to the current standard, I think gaps should be no more than 100mm. Or do they have grandfather rights? Report
October 14, 20241 yr comment_45189 Building regs fall back on no worse than existing, if you make a change it must be to the present standards. You need BR document K Report
October 19, 20241 yr comment_45279 Does anyone know where I can get treads for a fire escape that would pass a FRA please? Report
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