Amendments Booklet AMD 9 2025 (Booklets E R)·Page 17·Diagram 6.0
Diagram 6.0 - Components of a firefighting shaft
Specifies the minimum fire resistance ratings and door specifications for firefighting shafts in buildings, including separate requirements for general buildings versus those serving flats. Fire main outlets, firefighting stairs, and lift shafts must meet defined REI and fire door classifications.
Diagram 6.0 Components of a firefighting shaft
See paras 6.3A and 6.6
a. Any building b. Firefighting shafts serving flats
Fire main outlet Fire main outlet
Firefighting Firefighting Common Firefighting
lobby stairs corridor stairs
7.5m max.
Firefighting Firefighting
Lift in Lift in
Lift Shaft Lift Shaft
Minimum fire resistance REI 120 from accommodation side and REI 60 from inside the shaft with E 60 S fire doors
Minimum fire resistance REI 60 from both sides with E 30 S fire doors
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