SR38 Means of escape in multi-storey buildings (1991)
- Abbreviation
- SR038
- Valid from
- 1/01/1991
- Information provider
- BRANZ Limited,
- Author
- C. A. Wade
- Information type
- Study report,
- Format
- PDF,
Description
This report explains and discusses aspects of building design for ensuring the safe escape of occupants from the effects of fire and smoke in multi-storey buildings.
Traditional practices and assumptions are discussed as well as the implications of more recent research and the possible effects on existing and future provisions for means of escape in New Zealand codes.
Scope
Multi-storey buildings (although there are many aspects which also apply to low-rise construction).