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PART B
The stair case meets the width requirement for a building of 4 storeys with less than 270 people during a simultaneous evacuation (1000mm)
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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 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.
space left for a would have to requirement less than 270 evacuation
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)
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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 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 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.
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.
the fire safe core are outward closing (as outlined in diagram glass panel to see into a see if it is safe.
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.
The new lift shaft also functions as a dry riser.
shaft as a
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routes are not sufficiently there would need to be a of protection added to spaces they pass
Maximum escape width 16.5m.
Muster point is located outside oval shaped building on blandford square.
Building regulations regulations
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This door swings the wrong way to allow for a smooth and safe exit from the building.
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 “dead end” zones do not comply with the 45 degree rule outlined in diagram 2.1
Maximum escape width 16.5m.
DR WT 45º
This door swings the wrong way to allow for a smooth and safe exit from the building.
This door swings the wrong way to allow for a smooth and safe exit from the building.
MVHR system acts a smoke extractr system.
MVHR system acts a smoke extractr system.
Maximum escape width 16.5m.
MVHR system acts a smoke extractr system.
The “dead end” zones do not comply with the 45 degree rule outlined in diagram 2.1
MVHR system acts a smoke extractr system.
The “dead end” zones do not comply with the 45 degree rule outlined in diagram 2.1 sufficiently to be a added to located outside building on
WT 45º
Maximum escape width 16.5m.
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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.
Staff only area
Non-compliant area
Compliant area
Power assisted door
Emergency exit
Window dots
Level access from disabled parking
Disabled parking been sufficent space left for a refuge - the core would have to redesigned. meets the width requirement of 4 storeys with less than 270 a simultaneous evacuation
This toilet has been designed for wheelchair users and people with other disabilities. It meets the requirements outlined in diagrams 18 and 19.
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These doors are not sufficiently wide to accomodate wheelchair users - a more appropriate width would be 800mm as opposed to 750mm double-height glazed the facade will be visibility dots so as to visibiliy of the glass who are visually
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.
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 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.
Maximum escape width 16.5m.
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
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
The “dead end” zones do not comply with the 45 degree rule outlined in diagram 2.1
DR WT 45º
MVHR system acts a smoke extractr system.
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.
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