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Government plans to require second staircases in blocks above 30m

By 2023-01-04T16:56:00

Staircase tax

The government has unveiled plans to force developers to include second staircases in new buildings taller than 30m, a fire safety measure estimated to cost businesses £1.6bn over the next decade.

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