2. Does the room have access to a hallway with an exit door?

You need a fire escape.

You do not need a fire escape.

On upper floors up to 4.5m from ground level, all habitable rooms must be fitted with fire escape windows, unless the room has direct access to a protected stairway.

On floors above 4.5m from ground level, a protected stair or alternative escape methods such as sprinklers may be required.