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External rear staircases as main entrances are unacceptable
3.1.84Belfast·SPG003 Residential Design
External staircases at the back of the building, via a rear alleyway are not acceptable as the main entrance as they cause a loss of privacy for neighbouring properties. They would also fail to meet t
dwellingaccessstairsaccessibilityCorridors, 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
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