Design and construction of firefighting shafts

Department for Communities and Local Government, (2019) Design and construction of firefighting shafts. In: Approved Document B: Fire Safety - Volume 1: Dwellings. 2019 ed. Section 15: Access to buildings for firefighting personnel – flats, 1 (15.8). RIBA Publishing Publication, London, p. 104. ISBN 9781859469156

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Abstract

Firefighting stairs and firefighting lifts should be approached from either of the following.
a. A firefighting lobby.
b. A protected corridor or protected lobby that complies with the following guidance.
i. Means of escape (Section 3).
ii. Compartmentation (Section 7).
Both the stair and lobby of the firefighting shaft should be provided with a means of venting smoke and heat (see clause 27.1 of BS 9999).
Only services associated with the firefighting shaft, such as ventilation systems and lighting for the firefighting shafts, should pass through or be contained within the firefighting shaft.
Doors of a firefighting lift landing should be a maximum of 7.5m from the door to the firefighting stair (Diagram 15.1).

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Uncontrolled Keywords: firefighting shaft, firefighting stair, firefighting lift, firefighting lift, firefighting lobby, compartmentation, should, associate, high-usage entrance door
Subjects: Section 15: Access to buildings for firefighting personnel – flats
B5: Access and facilities for the fire service
Building standards
Date Deposited: 28 Feb 2020 21:03
Last Modified: 29 Sep 2022 21:01
URI: https://buildvoc.co.uk/id/eprint/814

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