Gove lowers proposed second staircase threshold to 18m

By Daniel Gayne2023-07-24T14:46:00

Introduction of policy in London earlier this year saw host of schemes shelved

New buildings taller than 18m will require second staircases, the housing secretary has announced.

The fire safety measure has long been called for by RIBA and has already been introduced in the capital by the Mayor of London for buildings over 30m, despite its absence from Judith Hackitt’s post-Grenfell building safety review.

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