In article ,
Andy Burns wrote:
harry wrote:

R D S wrote:

Wanting to add external access to upstairs

They have to be metal

So why would a West Yorks fire service document regarding external fire
escapes say "Timber stairs should be carefully examined for signs of rot."


perhaps they are referring to older ones. That doesn't mean timber ones are
allowed nowadays,.

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