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To determine the adequacy of means of escape from fire, the Chief Fire Officer shall take into account

(a) the number of persons expected to be working or living on the premises;

b) the number of persons who may be expected to be within the premises at any time;

(c) the height of the building

(d) the running distance to safety in case of fire;

(e) the location of anything on the premises which may constitute an obstruction to access to safety for a person within the premises;

(f) the adequacy of the markings on the emergency exits to make the markings distinct and conspicuous;

(g) the size and suitability of doors on the premises to facilitate evacuation with ease; and

(h) any other matter considered relevant to assess means of escape from fire.