MEANS OF ESCAPE FROM FIRE

Means of escape in case of fire means the provision of a safe route(s) from any part of a building to a final exit or place of safety, enabling the person to escape from fire or smoke by his / her own unaided efforts.

Approved Document B is substantial and gives a wealth of information on both protection of the structure, adjacent buildings and perhaps most importantly, means of escape from buildings that may be on fire.

Building Control has the responsibility to ensure that all new buildings are provided with adequate means of escape.

Click here to view the ‘Approved Documents’ to the Building Regulations.

Fire Safety Consultation
In addition to the above, close liaison takes place between Building Control and the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, and indeed, as part of the consultative process, Building Control are required to consult with the Fire Safety Department on any proposal where the Fire Authority have a continuing control.