Belfast·SPG003 Residential Design·Page 71·4.1.4
Independent Access Requirements for Self-Contained Units
Self-contained units must have independent access via a lockable doorway, though they may share entrance halls, staircases, and external spaces such as yards or waste storage areas.
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 storage of waste.
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