Coalition calls on Gove to reduce threshold for second staircase in new resi buildings

By Ciaran Nerval2023-03-23T00:01:00

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and seven built environment bodies, fire safety organisations and disability rights groups have signed a letter to housing secretary Michael Gove, urging him to reduce the 10-storey threshold for additional staircases in new residential buildings.

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