Shop without rear exit

[Guest Davidd]

im thinking of taking a lease on a shop and turning it into a tanning salon. the shop is approx 22m long and does not have a rear exit so there is only one exit at the front. is this legal for me to do or do i need a fire exit at the rear or is there away round this

Thanks

[Tom Sutton]

You don't necessarily need a rear exit it all depends on the layout of the shop and the travel distances. Go to http://www.firesafe.org.uk/regulatory-reform-fire-safety-order-2005/ and download the guidance document on offices and shops the information you need will be found there.