External Access/Rear Escape Routes

Subject

• • External Access/Rear Escape Routes

Codes of Practice

• • Building Regulations Approved Document B (Fire Safety) 2019 edition

  • British Standard BS 9999:2017 – Code of Practice for Fire Safety in the Design, Management, and Use of Buildings

Notes

• • There is adequate access for Fire Bridge Brigade Vehicles and access by foot

  • There is access for fire fighting and means of escape are kept clear and unobstructed

  • Regular inspections ensure rear escape routes remain safe and accessible 

Comments, recommendations and additional controls

• • None

Does this put any person at risk?

• • No

Created/refreshed

• • RB 05/03/2020

Next review date

• • 22/09/2026

Reviewed

• • CB 18/07/2006

  • RB 03/08/2008

  • RB 02/09/2009

  • RB 01/08/2010

  • RB 01/09/2011

  • RB 14/08/2012

  • CB 29/09/2014

  • RB 01/09/2015

  • RB 01/08/2016

  • RB 01/09/2017

  • RB 25/09/2018

  • NR RB 12/09/2019

  • RB 05/03/2020

  • RB 23/12/2021

  • LK 23/01/2024

  • RB 22/09/2025