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The ecape routes are not sufficiently protected and there would need to be a significant level of protection added to the large open spaces they pass through
Maximum escape width 16.5m.
Maximum escape width 16.5m.
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Muster point is located outside the oval shaped building on blandford square.
and have a glass panel to see into a space on exit to see if it is safe. All exits are within the 18m maximum escape distance as outlined by table 2.1 (Office/shop and commercial no more than 18m in one direction) This door swings the wrong way to allow for a smooth and safe exit from the building. The “dead end” zones do not comply with the 45 degree rule outlined in diagram 2.1 The ecape routes are not sufficiently protected and there would need to be a significant level of protection added to the large open spaces they pass through Muster point is located outside the oval shaped building on blandford square.
EXIT DR WT Green text Fire-safe core Dry Riser Fire Exit Fire compartmentation Escape route Water tank Dry riser In compliance with Building regulations EXIT DR WT Green text Red text Fire-safe core Dry Riser Fire Exit Fire compartmentation Escape route Water tank Dry riser In compliance with Building regulations In breach of building regulations KEY:
Muster point is located outside the oval shaped building on blandford square.
Muster point is located outside the oval shaped building on blandford square.
0m 1m 2m 5m N +1500mm EXIT EXIT EXIT EXIT DR DR WT 45º 45º There has not been sufficent space left for a wheelchair refuge - the core would have to be redesigned. The stair case meets the width requirement for a building of 4 storeys with less than 270 people during a simultaneous evacuation (1000mm) The old, disused lift shaft has been converted into a dry riser. This carries pipework from the water tank to feed the sprinkler system throughout the building. The new lift shaft also functions as a dry riser. Maximum escape width 16.5m. MVHR system acts a smoke extractr system. The doors to the fire safe core are outward opening, self closing (as outlined in diagram 2.4) and have a glass panel to see into a space on exit to see if it is safe. All exits are within the 18m maximum escape distance as outlined by table 2.1 (Office/shop and commercial -
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All information reffered to in the diagram to the right is taken from Approved Document M Volume 2 unless otherwise stated (HM Government, 2020).
The importance of making this building as accessible as possible is paramount. The building is based sround the concept of providing resources to people on the western edge of the city centre who dont have the resources the yneed readily available to them. This becomes even more pertinent whe nconsidering if the existing reources in the city centre are accessible to e.g. wheelchair users.
Disabled car parking is provided down the side of the extension to the building (in compliance with the dimensions outlined in diagram 2). These are also level with the entrance to the building and interior floor level
Staff only area
All exits are within the 18m maximum escape distance as outlined by table 2.1 (Office/shop and commercial - no more than 18m in one direction)
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There has not been sufficent space left for a wheelchair refuge - the core would have to be redesigned.
Non-compliant area
Compliant area
+1500mm
Power assisted door
Emergency exit
Window dots
Level access from disabled parking
+1500mm
Exit Exit Exit
The stair case meets the width requirement for a building of 4 storeys with less than 270 people during a simultaneous evacuation (1000mm)
Exit Exit
This toilet has been designed for wheelchair users and people with other disabilities. It meets the requirements outlined in diagrams 18 and 19.
The old, disused lift shaft has been converted into a dry riser. This carries pipework from the water tank to feed the sprinkler system throughout the building.
The new lift shaft also functions as a dry riser.
The ecape routes are not sufficiently protected and there would need to be a significant level of protection added to the large open spaces they pass through
These doors are not sufficiently wide to accomodate wheelchair users - a more appropriate width would be 800mm as opposed to 750mm
The doors to the fire safe core are outward opening, self closing (as outlined in diagram 2.4) and have a glass panel to see into a space on exit to see if it is safe.
Dr Dr
The main fire core has a lift that has dual openings allowing for easy access to all floors of the building from either side of the lift. This lift meets the minimum dimensions as outlined in diagram 11.
The main entrance doors of the building are power assisted and have a level transistion from the exterior paving to the internal floor. The eliminates the need for ramps etc.
The large, double-height glazed sections of the facade will be fitted with visibility dots so as to improve the visibiliy of the glass to people who are visually impaired.
Muster point is located outside the oval shaped building on blandford square.
This bar counter is not readily accessible to wheelchair users - a section of this bar would have to be reduced in height to at least 800mm as outlined in section 4.3
This door swings the wrong way to allow for a smooth and safe exit from the building.
Staff only area
MVHR system acts a smoke extractr system.
The “dead end” zones do not comply with the 45 degree rule outlined in diagram 2.1
The theatre is fitted with several features to make the performances as accessible as possible. These include an induction loop system, a screen for subtitles and provision of headphones for audio description
WT 45º
Maximum escape width 16.5m.
This door is not sufficiently wide for a wheelchair user - especially during a fire evacuation. There is another exit from the theatre that is within the 18m limit, however, this door should also be sufficient too.
