Assessing higher-risk buildings under the Building Safety Act: a compendium of structural typologies
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Abstract
Discusses the planned programme for assessing higher-risk buildings (HRBs) between 2024-2029, a requirement under the Building Safety Act 2022. The resultant Safety Case Report will be used for the management of fire and structural safety risk. This compendium can assist with the assessment process, detailing 16 variations of HRB and describing the general building defects and common issues, compliance codes and how to find building information required.
Author
Abeysekera, I.K. et al
ISBN
9781906335724
Subjects
- Building types
- Housing/residential facilities
- Tall buildings
- Special subject areas
- Loads/stresses
- Non-traditional buildings
- Building systems/frame
- Building structure
- Concrete building systems/frame
- Structural/mechanical factors
- Fire
Publisher History
The Institution of Structural Engineers publishes authoritative books and technical reports that provide essential, accurate information for structural engineers.
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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