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Posted By Robert Paterson Hi to all What is the minimum requirement for fire exits in a building. is it 1 or 2 and can anybody point me in the right direction of what legislation would apply in that situation.I have an idea as what it is but need confirmation on my thoughts. Contact me at robert@speysidedistillers.co.ukThis is not a work situation by something away from work on which I have to advise on. Thanks for your help Regards Robert Paterson
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Posted By Stephen P Robert, Try Approved Document B of the Building Regulations, available for free download from www.odpm.gov.uk follow the links down the left hand side.
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Posted By Gordon Thelwell
Hello Robert,
I have found this book ideal for the kind of task you have mentioned:
Fire Safety: an Employer's Guide
The Stationery Office Books.
ISBN 0-11-341229-0.
Good luck.
Gordon.
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Posted By steven bentham
Others to try include: Fire Precautions 1971, Guide to Fire Precautions existing places of work that require a certificate
ISBN 0113410794
In this there is various examples of above ground, basements, and maximum numbers to exits.
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Posted By Glynn T Gibson
Hi Robert,
There are alot of variations on this matter and is dependant on:
Use of premises
Number of persons
Distance to fire exit/s
Exit/s capacity
etc...
Can you provide more info?
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Posted By Ged
Hi Rob,
The guidelines given in Fire precautions (workplace) regs 1997 as amended 1999
Give maximum travel distances to a place of safety if only one exit and it is a low fire risk area 45 Metres more than one exit available 60metres
Normal risk production areas factory only
more than one route 45m single route 25m
High fire risk
More than one route 25m single route 12m
These are guidelines only and should be used with caution. You must look at each part of the workplace and decide how quickly persons would react to a fire alert. Where the distances cannot be provided you will be required to provide extra fire precautions and should consult your local fire safety officer..(once you have completed your fire risk assessment)
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