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Thanks to all who have responded. The gate in question has in the past been recognised as an emergency exit. There is a draft for a new emergency exit plan which does not include this gate. I will be raising my concern about that point but if the change is eventually approved I still have a concern about residents being “locked in”. There could well be cases, whether or not emergencies, where immediate access will be required. For example, where tradesmen or other contractors need to bring equipment through the gate and 48 hours notice is not available. Or where an ambulance needs to evacuate someone because access to and from the underground garage is not possible.

I agree with Kaindub’s view and would like to know if it is based on a provision in law.

Thanks again to everyone.

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