Technical Booklet E Fire Safety·Page 75·2.86
Seating and gangways design
Permanent or retractable seating for audiences or spectators must be designed in accordance with BS 9999 Clauses 8.1 to 8.4 and BS 5588-6.
Permanent or retractable seating for closely seated audiences or spectators should be designed in accordance with the relevant recommendations of BS 9999 Clauses 8.1 to 8.4 of BS 5588-6.
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