P1-35 Response Accepted Self-assessed

Require clear floor number markings in high-rise buildings

Recommendation

In all high-rise buildings floor numbers be clearly marked on each landing within the stairways and in a prominent place in all lobbies in such a way as to be visible both in normal conditions and in low lighting or smoky conditions.

Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
According to gov.uk (26 February 2025), the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 (SI 2022/1166), which came into force on 23 January 2023, require responsible persons to install clear wayfinding signage, including floor numbers, on each stairway landing in high-rise buildings, visible in low lighting conditions.
How was this assessed?
Assessed by gemini-2.5-flash on 19 Mar 2026
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This recommendation requires implementation across many organisations. The assessment reflects central policy response, not adoption in individual organisations.
Jurisdiction
England
Section Reference
33.27
Response
Accepted
Accepted UK Government
21 Jan 2020

The government accepted in principle all Phase 1 recommendations directed at central government. The Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick presented the formal response to Parliament on 21 January 2020, committing to new duties on building owners and managers through the Fire Safety Bill and Building Safety Bill, including requirements for premises information boxes, floor plans, lift inspections, fire door checks, evacuation signage, and fire safety instructions to residents.

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Progress Timeline
Official Report
26 Feb 2025

Completed via the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 (in force 23 January 2023). Responsible persons must install wayfinding signage on each stairway landing visible in low lighting conditions.

Source
Source
Inquiry Grenfell Tower Inquiry
Report Grenfell Tower Inquiry: Phase 1 Report 30 Oct 2019
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Responsible Bodies
UK Government Primary
Themes & Tags
High-rise fire evacuation policy Emergency contingency plans Signage Fire Safety
Recommendation age 6.4 yrs
Last formal update 391 days ago