B1 (means of warning and escape) - three two-storey flats, forming part of a new development

Appeals Decision Letters 45/3/188

Department for Communities and Local Government, 2007
B1 (means of warning and escape) - three two-storey flats, forming part of a new development Download document

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Abstract

Appeal against a borough council's refusal to relax requirement B1 of the Building Regulations 2000 in respect of provision for means of escape in flats with open plan living areas. Cooking facilities are located in one corner and internal stairways lead down from the living area to a protected entrance hall in the units at the first floor level of the building.

History

Issued: 11 June 2007.

Subjects

  • Building control, England and Wales
  • Fire
  • Building control
  • Building types
  • Housing/residential facilities
  • Legal issues and management
  • Special subject areas
  • Means of escape

Publisher History

Now known as the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. The Department for Communities and Local Government is a UK Government department that works to create thriving, sustainable, vibrant communities that improve everyone's quality of life. This includes housing, improving public services, regeneration, sustainability and the prevention of anti-social behaviour. They were formerly known as the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

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