##### [[Building Elements]]
# Fire Stairs
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```
TABLE WITHOUT ID Areas + " \ "+ BuildingElement + "<br><br>" + file.link as Issue, SECTION as Description
FROM "3 Resources/Issues"
FLATTEN BuildingElement as BuildingElement
sort AREA ASC
WHERE contains(BuildingElement,[[Fire Stairs]])
FLATTEN list(filter(file.lists, (x) => meta(x.section).subpath = "Issue Description").text) as SECTION
```
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| Issue | Description |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| [[3 Resources/Areas/Facade.md\|Facade]], [[3 Resources/Areas/Ground Floor.md\|Ground Floor]], [[3 Resources/Areas/Basement.md\|Basement]] \ [[3 Resources/Building Elements/Fire Stairs.md\|Fire Stairs]]<br><br>[[3 Resources/Issues/Combustible Products.md\|Combustible Products]] | <ul><li>All building materials should pass the required Combustibility tests.</li><li>There are two tests:</li><li>1530.1 - This confirms a product is "non-combustible", applies to all building elements in clause [NCC2022 C2D10](https://ncc.abcb.gov.au/editions/ncc-2022/adopted/volume-one/c-fire-resistance/part-c2-fire-resistance-and-stability)</li><li>1530.3 - This is a test of how combustible a product is - these products can be used throughout a building in accordance with Specification C1.10</li><li>[NCC2019](https://ncc.abcb.gov.au/editions/2019/ncc-2019-volume-one/section-c-fire-resistance/specification-c110-fire-hazard)</li><li>[NCC2022 Clause C2D11](https://ncc.abcb.gov.au/editions/ncc-2022/adopted/volume-one/c-fire-resistance/part-c2-fire-resistance-and-stability)</li><li>Particular care shall be given to External Walls and Fire Exits!</li></ul> |
| [[3 Resources/Areas/Everywhere.md\|Everywhere]] \ [[3 Resources/Building Elements/Fire Stairs.md\|Fire Stairs]]<br><br>[[3 Resources/Issues/Fire Stair Width.md\|Fire Stair Width]] | <ul><li>Frequently there is insufficient clearance for Fire-Stairs to meet the minimum width and handrail requirements.</li><li>Fire stair width to be min. 1150 wall to wall - including 50 tolerance.</li><li>50/40DIA Handrail on one side with 50 gap to wall or any obstruction which will leave 1050 clearance including 50 tolerance.</li></ul> |
| [[3 Resources/Areas/Everywhere.md\|Everywhere]] \ [[3 Resources/Building Elements/Fire Stairs.md\|Fire Stairs]]<br><br>[[3 Resources/Issues/Services in Fire Stairs and Exits.md\|Services in Fire Stairs and Exits]] | <ul><li>Per the BCA, Non-fire-related services cannot be installed in isolated fire stairs and exits can compromise their integrity and intended function as safe egress routes.</li><li>Such violations can lead to non-compliance with building codes and safety standards.</li><li>In the absence of a documented performance solution, compliance with C1P2 can be demonstrated by constructing in accordance with Part C4 Protection of openings, Deemed-to-Satisfy provision Clause C4D10
Service penetrations in fre-isolated exits, which states:
*“Fire-isolated exits must not be penetrated by any services other than –*
*a. electrical wiring permitted by D3D8(6) to be installed within the exit; or*
*b. ducting associated with a pressurisation system if it –*
*i. is constructed of material having an FRL of not less than –/120/60 where it passes through any other of the building;*
*c. for fre services, water supply and test drain pipes.*</li></ul> |
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