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Statutory Requirements and Building Regulations
E2NI-wide·PPS 6 Planning Archaeology and the Built Heritage
It is always important to differentiate between statutory requirements, recommendations and the corporate policies of owners, insurers and others as the boundaries are often confused. Listed buildings
listed-buildingbuilding-regulationsfire-safetyheritageFire Protection and Original Doors
E20NI-wide·PPS 6 Planning Archaeology and the Built Heritage
A modern threat to original doors is protection against fire. Consideration should always be given to ways of retaining original doors. These may include fitting a second door to create a lobby, provi
fire-safetyconservationEscape Stairs in Case of Fire
E33NI-wide·PPS 6 Planning Archaeology and the Built Heritage
The requirement for escape stairs may originate in a change of use or the need for a fire certificate. If additional stairs have to be provided then listed building consent will be required. The prefe
built-heritagelisted-buildingfire-safetymeans-of-escapestairs