Fire Exit Staircase

Urbanization leads to the Construction of the High Rise building. It is also necessary to design high rise building such that it will fulfil all the safety criteria.

It is necessary to provide fire escape in case of emergency or fire hazard. The staircase is one of the most preferred solutions for the safe emergency evacuations and fire escapes in case of emergency.

There are different types of exist that are provided to the building which are either horizontal or vertical. This exist plays a vital role during the emergency.

Fire escape staircase is widely used in the high rise buildings to permit exit to the occupants. In every structure exist should comply with the minimum requirement.

Fire escape staircase plays a vital role in the multi-storey buildings as per as the safety is concerned. Fire escape staircase is made mostly with the Steel for fire retardant materials which match the architectural style and interior of the structure.

What Is the Importance of Fire Escape in the Building?

Due to urbanization, there are high rise buildings construction are increasing. But it is necessary to construct and design the buildings as per the rules and regulations by considering all the safety provisions of the code of practice for fire safety of Buildings.

The emergency exit routes are very important which will provide a clear and safe way to escape from the building during a crisis or emergency.

The exit routes can be provided in the form of Doors are staircases which will help to escape from the building.

Exterior Fire Escape Stairs Code

The design and dimensions of the fire escape staircase are governed by the Indian Standard Code of Practice for Fire Safety of the Building. This code describes the fire escape staircase requirements and Fire stair dimensions. The material which is used in the exit routes should be fire-resistant and free from any type of obstructions so that the occupant can easily escape through it.

Fire Escape Staircase Regulations

There are various regulations of fire escape staircase which are as follows:

1. The High rise buildings should have a minimum of two staircases and fire escape and it should be connected to the public areas and the common areas on the floors or ground.

2. The route towards the fire escape staircase should be free from any type of obstruction.

3. The fire escape staircase shall not be taken into consideration while calculating the number of staircases for the building.

4. The entrance which is provided to the fire escape shall be separate and removed from the internal staircase.

5. The door which leads a way towards the fire escape staircase should be made from the fire-resistant material.

6. The fire escape staircase should have handrails of height not less than 1 metre.

7. The fire escape staircase should be located such that it should have one side of the external wall which has a large opening for the exit.

8. The spiral fire escape staircase should not be less than 1.5 metres in diameter and should have adequate headroom.

9. All the fire escape staircase should be directly connected to the ground.

10. Fire escape staircase should have straight flight not less than 25 metre in width and 25 cm treads and risers not more than 19 cm.

11. The use of a spiral staircase should be limited to low occupant load and a building height of 9 meters.

12. The main staircase and the fire escape staircase shall be continuous from the ground floor to the terrace level.