Eddie Posted January 11, 2020 Report Share Posted January 11, 2020 Why is there a difference on advice for subdivision of corridors In building regulations it states "Where a corridor exceeding 12 m in length connects two or more storey exits, it should be subdivided by selfclosing fire doors". However in the local government fire risk assessment guides it states a corridor that exceeds 30m in length should be subdivided. Why is there such a difference and which is correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyB Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 Building Regulations only apply to new builds, the DCLG guides replicate the approach used to good effect for over half a century and so as not to penalise existing buildings. The current approach offers enhanced safety, but the old approach still provides a reasonable level of safety in most situations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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