Strengthening fire safety for high rise domestic buildings consultation on guidance for those responsible for fire safety in high rise domestic buildings and information for people who live in high rise domestic buildings
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Abstract
Comprises a consultation seeking views for improving fire safety in high rise domestic buildings, for those who live in them as well as those responsible for them. The main focus is to deliver 5 recommendations from the Review of the fire safety regime for high rise domestic buildings in Scotland, relating to guidance for all residents of high rise domestic buildings, fire safety guidance for purpose-built blocks of flats, guidance for fire risk assessments, common areas and a campaign.
History
The strengthening fire safety for high rise domestic buildings consultation ran from 24 April 2019 - 17 July 2019. Read with: Final report. Review of the Scottish fire safety regime for domestic high rise property (Scottish Government, 2018). See also: Safer Communities Division. Fire and Rescue Unit. Consultation on strengthening fire safety in high-rise domestic buildings. Analysis of responses (Scottish Government, 2019).
Subjects
- Building control
- Legal issues and management
- Building control, Scotland
Publisher History
The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. It is responsible for most of the issues of day-to-day concern to the people of Scotland, including health, education, justice, rural affairs, and transport. Previously known as the Scottish Executive.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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