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Does anyone know what the width between desks should be during the event of a fire for safe egress?
this relates to a low risk office environment with approximately 50 people on a ground floor level
many thanks
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Is that Dave?
Info from the RIBA on office space standards
11m3 space per person (Reg 10 Workplace (HSW) Regs 1992)
Industry best practice is 12 – 17m2 per person
Minimum space between desks 600mm (BS5588)
Chair space from desk edge to nearest occupant 900mm
2 employees chairs back to back 1800mm
Minor office aisle 750mm RIBA
General office aisle 900mm Guidance
Major office aisle 1500mm
Distance in front of filing cabinets single row 900mm
Two rows facing add 1370mm to aisle width
Shelving two rows facing 750 – 900mm
Regrds
Peter L
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Thank you Peter
very helpful
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also try to get allowances for the situation where people are present where they have a walking/movement disability
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