Escape windows can be lockable - not a great idea in my opinion but acceptable in ADB.
Approved Document B vol 1 2019 edition inc 2020, 2022 and 2025 amendments and forthcoming 2026 and 2029 changes
Can you post some of your work that you have already completed for Forum members? - as an architect I would be very interested to see your work.
Thanks.
ETC.
Grand. 50mm air gap (or as near as possible) needed between the insulation and underlay. There are some underlays which say you don’t need ventilation but they do have some caveats.
I do believe that the steelwork should be fire protected within a domestic floor where it supports an element of structure above - in this case a cavity wall. I don't think your BCO is correct if he/she is saying that simply enclosing the beams in the floor will give the fire protection.