I'm not sure you understand the regs. regarding flats. You are only looking at one component of the problem - you have to consider the
communal areas as well when considering escape from flats. Read further on in the guidance, para 2.19 onwards (Means of escape from common areas).
Say one of your neighbours on the same floor removed the fire door from their kitchen. Say also that their flat entrance door is not fitting well (eg damaged smoke seal or whatever). There is a fire caused by his faulty tumble drier at 2am; within a short time, toxic smoke fills the lobby and the staircase; what would YOUR chances of getting out be?
communal areas as well when considering escape from flats. Read further on in the guidance, para 2.19 onwards (Means of escape from common areas).
Say one of your neighbours on the same floor removed the fire door from their kitchen. Say also that their flat entrance door is not fitting well (eg damaged smoke seal or whatever). There is a fire caused by his faulty tumble drier at 2am; within a short time, toxic smoke fills the lobby and the staircase; what would YOUR chances of getting out be?