Architectural Designs

Fire safety considerations in the design stage of a building.?

Hi I have an essay question and need some help on what various factors surveyors and service engineers need to consider, at the design stage for ensuring life safety in the event of a fire in a modern 10 storey commercial building with a floor area of 2000m2?

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1. Generally speaking, Fire resistant doors, Not sure of commercial requirements, But residential require 30 min fire resistant doors, And as it is commercial it would of course need emergency lighting, wired to a seperate circuit. All corridors are not blocked, Fire extinguishers placed at adequate points, And all locations noted and ensure that staff know locations, As well as an emergency meeting point outside of the location. All fire escapes are structually sound, They will not collapse in a short length of time. All I can think of for now.