Refuge is an area on a floor or area that is specifically designed to protect people from heat, smoke and toxic gases and which provides direct access to an exit.
NOTES:
1. An area of refuge is intended to facilitate a safe delay in egress from the floor or area, thus constituting a space for people to await assistance for their evacuation.
2. Refuges are normally nominated by the relevant certifier.
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