A resident has requested to use the fire exit as an entry/exit for her mother who is in a wheelchair as it is the only suitable entrance. Is it against fire safety regulations to use the fire exit?
A resident in our building has requested to use the fire exit as an entry/exit for her mother who is in a wheelchair as it is the only suitable entrance. She has also requested to cut down a tree near the fire escape to provide extra room for the wheelchair.
Is it against fire safety regulations to use a fire exit in this way?
As long as the exit is still meeting the other requirements of free egress and clearance around the exit, this is fine.
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Chris Chatham is the Sales & Marketing Manager at Linkfire, a trusted leader in Essential Safety Measures (ESM) compliance and fire safety services across Victoria and New South Wales. With over 15 years’ experience in the fire protection and building compliance industry, Chris works closely with Owners’ Corporations, Facilities Managers, and property professionals to ensure ongoing compliance with legislative requirements. He has extensive knowledge of AS1851 maintenance standards and building safety obligations under the Building Regulations 2018. Passionate about education and transparency, Chris contributes and presents regularly to industry bodies and discussions around evolving compliance expectations and best practices in ESM management.
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