2024/064: Regarding the compliance of proposed internal door locks which alter the building’s means of escape from fire - 101 Salisbury Road, Richmond, Tasman District
- Abbreviation
- 2024/064
- Valid from
- 20/11/2024
- Information provider
- Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment,
- Author
- Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
- Information type
- Determination,
- Format
- PDF,
Description
This determination considers whether the proposed installation of bedroom door locks at a residential housing facility, which alters the building’s means of escape from fire, complies with Building Code clause C4 Movement to a place of safety.
It also considers clause A1 Classified Uses to identify the extent to which the building must comply with C4.
Decision
In accordance with section 188 of the Building Act 2004, it has been determined that there is insufficient information to establish compliance with Building Code clause C4 of the proposed alteration to the building’s means of escape from fire by adding internal door locks.