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MelissaFW  
#1 Posted : 13 July 2017 12:19:01(UTC)
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MelissaFW

I am searching the internet for minimum widths for emergency services and although the information is good in terms of road design, I cannot find much in the way of roadworks/street works in residential/business developments that are not yet adopted by councils. 

Does anyone have this information or can point me in the right direction? 

Hsquared14  
#2 Posted : 13 July 2017 12:26:29(UTC)
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Hsquared14

Contact your local fire service business engagement officer - you can find contact details on their website.   They have minimum access widths based on likely nature of incident and how many / what type of appliances will be required.  I have found them very helpful,  we checked the width of our on site roadways with them.

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MelissaFW on 13/07/2017(UTC)
MEden380  
#3 Posted : 13 July 2017 12:46:47(UTC)
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MEden380

Melissa - A good starting point is chapter 8 of the New Roads and Street Works Act along with Part B of the Building Regulations section 11. This gives you the width and turning circle requirements along with weight requirements  of emergency vehicles. 

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MelissaFW on 13/07/2017(UTC)
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