Decks

[Spectre]

Hi

I am trying to find out if you add or have a deck on to the second story of a house is it a (Qld) requirement to have a stairwell leading off of the deck to the ground as a fire exit?

What I was told by one builder was if you had a deck on the second story that you needed to have a stairwell to ground access in case of a fire.

Another builder told me that it wasnt needed

I've had a look online but cant seem to find a written requirement to have stairs - but at the same time the info does show what the standards are if you do.

Would anyone have any insight?

 

[wylie]

Don't hold me to it - but we were told no when this question came up recently for a family member - and we added a deck ourselves which doesn't have stairs.

I have been on plenty of decks with no stairs.

RPI will know this for sure. Send him a PM?