A developer is contemplating the erection of a multi-storey
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A developer is contemplating the erection of a multi-storey

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A developer is contemplating the erection of a multi-storey, office building with 2 storeys of basement carpark. The developer seeks your advice as a building regulations consultant to assist in deciding whether to construct 8 or 9 storeys above the ground. At 8 storeys the building is less than 25m in effective height. At 9 storeys the building is greater than 25m in effective height.

The developer wishes to know what additional fire safety measures pursuant to Section E of the DTS Provisions are required for the building with 9 storeys above ground compared to that required for the building with 8 storeys above ground.

List 6 additional required measures.

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EngineeringFire safety measures include those that are intended to prevent ignition of an uncontrolled fire, and those that are used to limit the development and effects of a fire after it starts. Putting a fire prevention plan in place can significantly reduce the extent of damage that a fire can cause and help to avert one from breaking out in the first place. ...

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