Add to ORKGWhere escape from a dwellinghouse is to an enclosed space with exit only possible through other buildings (e.g. a courtyard or back garden), the length of the space should exceed whichever is the greater of the following. a. The height of the dwellinghouse above ground level (x). b. Where a rear extension is provided, the height of the extension (y). See para 2.1
The building should not exceed 10m in height. Each side of the building should meet the limits state...
One of the following approaches should be adopted, observing the inner room restrictions described i...
Separate guidance applies to means of escape within the flat and within the common parts of the buil...
See paras 2.1 to 2.6 Single storey dwellinghouse(see paragraph 2.1) Dwellinghouse with one storey ...
See Diagram 2.1c. The dwellinghouse should have either of the following. a. Protected stairway – a...
See para 2.6 Example of alternative exit in para 2.6(a) (see definition in Appendix A
See Diagram 2.1d. In addition to meeting the provisions in paragraph 2.5, the dwellinghouse should c...
See para 3.21 NOTE: This only applies where at least one storey is more than 4.5m above ground leve...
See para 2.5 Alternative cavity barrier arrangements in roof space over protected stairway in a hou...
Buildings in which firefighting shafts should be provided, showing which storeys need to be served ...
A multi-storey flat with an independent external entrance at ground level is similar to a dwellingho...
Dwellinghouses with one internal stair should comply with paragraphs 2.5 and 2.6. In dwellinghouses ...
All habitable rooms (excluding kitchens) should have either of the following. a. An emergency escap...
The building should not exceed three storeys in height (excluding basements) or 24m in length. Each ...
Adjoining buildings should only be separated by walls, not floors. Compartment walls common to two o...
The building should not exceed 10m in height. Each side of the building should meet the limits state...
One of the following approaches should be adopted, observing the inner room restrictions described i...
Separate guidance applies to means of escape within the flat and within the common parts of the buil...
See paras 2.1 to 2.6 Single storey dwellinghouse(see paragraph 2.1) Dwellinghouse with one storey ...
See Diagram 2.1c. The dwellinghouse should have either of the following. a. Protected stairway – a...
See para 2.6 Example of alternative exit in para 2.6(a) (see definition in Appendix A
See Diagram 2.1d. In addition to meeting the provisions in paragraph 2.5, the dwellinghouse should c...
See para 3.21 NOTE: This only applies where at least one storey is more than 4.5m above ground leve...
See para 2.5 Alternative cavity barrier arrangements in roof space over protected stairway in a hou...
Buildings in which firefighting shafts should be provided, showing which storeys need to be served ...
A multi-storey flat with an independent external entrance at ground level is similar to a dwellingho...
Dwellinghouses with one internal stair should comply with paragraphs 2.5 and 2.6. In dwellinghouses ...
All habitable rooms (excluding kitchens) should have either of the following. a. An emergency escap...
The building should not exceed three storeys in height (excluding basements) or 24m in length. Each ...
Adjoining buildings should only be separated by walls, not floors. Compartment walls common to two o...
The building should not exceed 10m in height. Each side of the building should meet the limits state...
One of the following approaches should be adopted, observing the inner room restrictions described i...
Separate guidance applies to means of escape within the flat and within the common parts of the buil...