B1 (means of warning and escape) in Part B (Fire safety) of Schedule 1 to the Building regulations 2000 (as amended), in respect of building work to convert three two-storey maisonettes into ten flats

Appeals Decision Letters SB/007/002/002

Department for Communities and Local Government, 2011
B1 (means of warning and escape) in Part B (Fire safety) of Schedule 1 to the Building regulations 2000 (as amended), in respect of building work to convert three two-storey maisonettes into ten flats Download document

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Abstract

Appeal against a council's refusal to relax requirement B1 in respect of the conversion and extension of three two-storey maisonettes, including construction of a new pitched roof, and building over part of a walkway to form flats, which will be accessed off a single stairway rising two floors above the walkway.

History

Issued 15 March 2011.

Subjects

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