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We have recently installed smoke detectors and emergency lighting – does this forfeit the need to keep the hallway clear?
The short answer is no. We have these things too but “Paths of travel to exits” is still a requirement on our Occupancy Permit. That is according to BCA Section D.
We intoduced the following policy:
Building lobbies and stairwells cannot be used for bike parking due to various reasons including:
1. They are designated emergency exit paths and cannot be obstructed.
2. They are the entrances to homes and should not be cluttered or look untidy.
3. They are not designed to be bike parking areas.
4. Bikes can damage paintwork on walls.