Mr. Eoin O'Dowd:

Under the provisions of section 7, which was specifically designed to provide that sense of clarity and consistency, as Ms Neary and Mr. Wickham have said, in a tiered approach, we would advocate trying to comply with sections 1 through to 6 of the principal document. If that does not work, in section 7 there are very explicit, prescriptive provisions that may be applied in respect of the building. Even if that does not work, the next approach is taken, which are compensating measures to achieve the objectives of fire safety. The section brings together what is already in the document and it enhances it substantially for the likes of the four storey Georgian or the living over the shop style buildings. Included in it is clarity in respect of existing timber stairs where it states the stairs can be used. It is explicitly stated provided that they are safe for transit of individuals in a building. The provisions on timber floors in a building of any height are also contained within the document. It is not limited to that threshold to which we have previously spoken. That is actually in the current technical guidance document. It could already be found, but it is now found in a distinct, bespoke section, constructed specifically to answer those questions.