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Find out what we do to keep our housing safe and get tips on fire prevention.
Blocks of flats have one staircase for escape during a fire. They only need one because blocks of flats have a high level of compartmentation. Compartmentation is the practice of dividing a room, spaces and storeys of a building to delay the spread of fire.
Stairs in estate blocks are protected from fire and smoke. This protection usually lasts one to two hours.
Stairs are designed to accommodate: