Requirement B1 (Means and warning of escape) in Part B (Fire safety) of Schedule 1 to the Building Regulations 2010 (as amended) in respect of side extension

Determinations Decision Letters SB/007/001/010

Department for Communities and Local Government, 2014
Requirement B1 (Means and warning of escape) in Part B (Fire safety) of Schedule 1 to the Building Regulations 2010 (as amended) in respect of side extension Download document

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Abstract

Decision letter detailing the determination of compliance with requirement B1. It relates to proposed work for a side extension to an existing 3 storey town house that dates from circa 1967. The extension includes one additional room at top floor and the bottom floor of the existing floor levels; in the middle floor the extension increases the size of the existing room at that level. The building is on a sensibly level site.

History

Issued 02 September 2014.

Subjects

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

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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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