#24509
Sir Humphrey
Strataguru

    Perhaps there is something odd about fire regulations that say the door can only be used in an emergency, but I can’t think why that would be. Assuming the door can be used:

    I would argue that allowing the use of the door for egress would be a good policy to ensure it stays unobstructed. The OC’s risk of being found liable would be reduced as it is less likely to become obstructed with nobody noticing till too late. Argue that it would be a good safety measure to reverse to edict to not use the door. Talk to your neighbours who use the door and convince them of the good sense of this proposal. If you get nowhere with the managing agent, put the safety argument to the EC, who can direct the managing agent. If you get nowhere with them, just keep going out the door and moving obstructions out of the way. Photograph the obstructions you moved out of the way in order to ensure the OC remained compliant with fire regulations. IE have the proof that you occupy the high moral ground! 

    I presume you use that exit because it is more convenient. All residents have a right to reasonable use and enjoyment of the common property.