B1 (means of warning and escape) - building work comprising refurbishment, an extension and remodelling to an open plan layout

Determinations Decision Letters 45/1/236

Department for Communities and Local Government, 2009
B1 (means of warning and escape) - building work comprising refurbishment, an extension and remodelling to an open plan layout Download document

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Abstract

Appeal against a council’s refusal to relax requirement B1 with regard to the refurbishment and extension of a three-storey, four bedroom, end-of-terrace house. The proposed work involved replacing existing staircases with a new stair constructed so that the ground and first floor stairs form a straight double-flight. Remodelling necessitates the loss of partition walls so the ground floor has no enclosure. Fire protection equipment was proposed in lieu of this.

History

Issued: 30/03/09.

Subjects

  • Building types
  • Extensions/conservatories
  • Legal issues and management
  • Special subject areas
  • Fire
  • Building control
  • Types of Spaces within buildings
  • Building control, England and Wales
  • 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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