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Entrance lobbies and communal spaces in apartment developments
3.2.5Belfast·SPG003 Residential Design
Entrance lobbies and communal spaces (including corridors, stairwells and lifts) that provide circulation within new-build apartment developments must be: i. appropriate in scale to facilitate safe ac
flatsaccessaccessibilitymeans-of-escapeCorridors, stairwells and lifts - Design principles
3.2.9Belfast·SPG003 Residential Design
It is important that corridors (including lobby areas), stairwells and lifts, where provided, are designed to accommodate the needs of all residents, particularly older persons, families with young ch
flatsaccessibilitymeans-of-escapeCorridors, stairwells and lifts - Dimensions and layout
3.2.10Belfast·SPG003 Residential Design
Corridors and stairwells should be wide enough to permit two people to pass one another comfortably. While the minimum standard for a corridor is 1200mm wide, a width of 1500mm is preferred to permit
flatsstairsaccessibilitymeans-of-escapeIndependent Access Requirements for Self-Contained Units
4.1.4Belfast·SPG003 Residential Design
Self-contained units must have independent access via a lockable doorway, but can avail of shared entrance halls, shared staircases and external spaces, such as yards or areas set aside for the storag
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