Paul Houghland Posted October 13 Report Posted October 13 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? Quote
Mike North Posted October 14 Report Posted October 14 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 Quote
Guest Fire escape treads Posted October 19 Report Posted October 19 Does anyone know where I can get treads for a fire escape that would pass a FRA please? Quote
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