Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.

Safelincs Fire Safety Forum

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.

Protected Stairwells

Featured Replies

I just need some clarification upon protecting stairwells in a hotel building using the example below. 

Building 4 Storeys. Age 1950's approx. 

Ground Floor - Bar and Restaurant 

First Floor - Guest Sleeping Accommodation

Second Floor - Guest Sleeping Accommodation

Third Floor - Guest Sleeping Accommodation

The building has 2 stairwells one from the third floor to a final exit on the ground floor and one from the second floor landing to ground floor via an alternative final exit. (Travel distances are within GM guidelines) 

Question 1 - I am sure all stairwells in sleeping accommodation should always be a fire resistant for a minimum of 30 minutes. Is this correct? if so are there any exceptions? what documents can help clarify this?

Question 2 - A follow up to this is would the same apply in an office building with no sleeping? 

Any response is appreciated. 

 

 

 

 

Join the conversation

You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

Account

Navigation

Search

Search

Configure browser push notifications

Chrome (Android)
  1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
  2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
  3. Adjust your preference.
Chrome (Desktop)
  1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
  2. Select Site settings.
  3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.