B1 (means of warning and escape) in Part B (Fire safety) of Schedule 1 to the Building Regulations 2000 (as amended), in respect of a loft conversion

Determinations Decision Letters SB/007/001/004

Department for Communities and Local Government, 2010
B1 (means of warning and escape) in Part B (Fire safety) of Schedule 1 to the Building Regulations 2000 (as amended), in respect of a loft conversion Download document

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Abstract

Decision letter detailing the determination of compliance with requirement B1. Relates to building work comprising conversion of the loft area of a two storey, mid terrace two bedroomed house, to form an additional en-suite bedroom and other ancillary work. A new stair from the first floor landing will provide access to the open loft area, the stair enclosure will be formed by fire resisting doors and partitions at ground and first floor levels and each bedroom window will be an escape/egress window. Will also include interlinked smoke and heat detection at each level of the house.

History

Issued 15 October 2010.

Subjects

  • Building control, England and Wales
  • Means of escape
  • Building control
  • Building types
  • Housing/residential facilities
  • Legal issues and management
  • Special subject areas
  • Fire

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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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