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2024/064: Regarding the compliance of proposed internal door locks which alter the building’s means of escape from fire

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Determination 2024/064[PDF 294 KB]

 

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Date issued
20 November 2024
Primary Building Code clause:
A1 - Classified Uses
Also related to:
C4 - Movement to a place of safety
Primary topic:
Fire safety
Council:
Tasman District Council
Section of the Building Act:
17

Summary

This determination considers whether the proposed installation of bedroom door locks at a residential housing facility, which alters the building’s means of escape from fire, complies with Building Code clause C4 Movement to a place of safety.

It also considers clause A1 Classified Uses to identify the extent to which the building must comply with C4.

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