Professional Identity Magazine – Sarah Perkins | Page 33

Place of work/ Populated area Endorsed fire escape Staircase on every floor Potential door to shorten distance of fire escape route / Alternative route In Section 4 I will explore how the design of “The Ageless Playhouse” complies with the Building Regulations under Part B, (Fire Strategy) Part K (Protection from falling, collisions and impact) and Part M, (Equality Act). My main focus will be on the first floor of the three floor design proposal. Here I have sketched the proposed fire strategy to give an insight on the routes and to see how the layout can be improved to fall in line with the regulations. 27