Cost benefit analysis to inform decision making process for limitations to Standard 2.15 Automatic fire suppression systems - alterations, extensions and conversions

Scottish Government, 2023
Cost benefit analysis to inform decision making process for limitations to Standard 2.15 Automatic fire suppression systems - alterations, extensions and conversions Download document

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Abstract

Changes introduced to building regulations in Scotland in 2020 (in force from 1 March 2021) related to the addition of three categories of buildings, and three types of conversions for Standard 2.15 Automatic fire suppression systems. This study looks at the cost implications and decisions for limitations. Covers fire statistics analysis, relaxation applications, analysis of benefits and costs and presents the results.

History

Report prepared by: Optimal Economics. Report commissioned by: Building Standards Division, Directorate for Local Government and Housing.

Subjects

  • Building control
  • Building control, Scotland
  • Fire
  • Legal issues and management
  • Special subject areas
  • Fire protection

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.

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