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From ‘Bumper’:

It was with interest that I read your article about the minimum size of parking spaces in strata buildings. 

I have two side by side car spaces, each of the minimum width of 2.4m This width is reduced by about 300mm at the entrance by a structural column on each side, so entering and exiting each car space safely is not easy, especially when the 2^nd space is occupied.

This problem is worsened by the fact that the effective aisle width is reduced by 1m from the minimum width specified in the relevant Australian Standard, thus breaching the standard, by the presence of two bollards erected opposite my car spaces. These bollards guard a pedestrian exit door to the street by preventing unauthorized parking which could block this exit in case of fire.

That risk is extremely slight. All parking in the building is in allocated spaces and infringement are extremely rare. In the many years we have lived here, I am not aware of a single instance of unauthorized parking on common property for more than a few minutes. Fire sprinklers are installed and NO PARKING signs could be erected.

I have repeatedly requested the executive committee of the owners corporation to remove these bollards and relocate them closer to the wall but they claim it is a fire safety requirement.

What do you suggest?

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