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12.4 FIRE-EScAPE ROUTES TO EXITS 12.5 GLAZED ARcADES

12.4.1 Long corridors shall be sub-divided by fire/smoke doors if the Glazed arcades are routes intended exclusively for pedestrians.
building is not completely sprinkler protected. Arcades can be of multiple uses (retail sales, mixed sectors etc.) therefore,
facilities that will attract customers outside normal business hours should
12.4.2 Corridors must be enclosed in fire resistant construction, in
which all doors are fire resistant, self-closing and fitted with be encouraged.
smoke seals as per E.H.S. requirements. No elements shall obstruct pedestrian movements within the arcade,
which shall be continous in width and level with the adjacent building
12.4.3 Walls and ceilings shall not be lined with flammable materials.
arcade. Walkways shall follow the requirements for people with disability,
12.4.4 Escape corridors should not contain sources of ignition or which shall conform to the Authority’s related code.
obstructions to the flow of people (e.g. photocopiers and The Glazed arcade is a building type that is both interesting and popular
vending machines). A minimum clear width of 1.0 meter shall be in contemporary architecture. Arcades may be on a single level, slope
maintained. gently to follow the contours of the site, or have a split-level arrangement

12.4.5 An interior corridor does not become part of an exit until it is to change the walkway levels. (figure -38)
enclosed as a fire compartment.
Natural Lighting
12.4.6 The slope of a walking surface in the direction of travel shall not
exceed 5%. Glazed
12.4.7 Walking surfaces shall be slip resistant under foreseeable
conditions. The walkway surface for egress shall be slip resistant.

12.4.8 Common corridors, dead end and travel distance limits by type of
occupancy and shall be as per E.H.S. regulations.

Retail Retail

Figure-38 Glazed Arcade Double-Level

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