K2 (protection from falling) - guarding at a change of floor levels between living areas, forming part of the erection of a new dwelling

Appeals Decision Letters 45/3/184

Department for Communities and Local Government, 2007
K2 (protection from falling) - guarding at a change of floor levels between living areas, forming part of the erection of a new dwelling Download document

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Abstract

Appeal against a borough council's refusal to relax requirement K2 of the Building Regulations 2000 in respect of the omission of guarding in a newly-completed detached building with changes in level and access to the roof areas as terraces.

History

Issued: 8 January 2007.

Subjects

  • Legal issues and management
  • Building control
  • Building types
  • Housing/residential facilities
  • Special housing
  • Floors/balconies/stairs
  • Building structure
  • Building control, England and Wales

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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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