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		+	[https://www.planningportal.co.uk/planning/planning-and-fire-safety/planning-gateway-one-glossary/planning-gateway-one-glossary Planning Gateway One - Glossary], published on the Planning Portal, defines a single stair as: ‘A staircase which is the only means of escape and only firefighting access serving a building or a part of a building.’
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	Having a single staircase in the context of the Building Safety Act can be controversial due to concerns about fire safety and evacuation efficiency. A single staircase means that there is only one route for occupants to exit the building in the event of an emergency, such as a fire.		Having a single staircase in the context of the Building Safety Act can be controversial due to concerns about fire safety and evacuation efficiency. A single staircase means that there is only one route for occupants to exit the building in the event of an emergency, such as a fire.

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Having a single staircase in the context of the Building Safety Act can be controversial due to concerns about fire safety and evacuation efficiency. A single staircase means that there is only one route for occupants to exit the building in the event of an emergency, such as a fire.

The controversy surrounding a single staircase in the context of the Building Safety Act reflects broader concerns about fire safety, evacuation efficiency, and the need to prioritise the safety and well-being of building occupants. Designing buildings with multiple evacuation routes and staircases is considered best practice to enhance fire safety and ensure effective evacuation in emergencies.

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