Technical Booklet E Fire Safety·Page 27
Protected entrance hall or landing
A circulation area within a dwelling enclosed with fire-resisting construction, excluding external walls or building envelope.
Protected entrance hall or landing – a circulation area consisting of a hall or space within a dwelling, enclosed with fire-resisting construction (other than any part which is an external wall or building).
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