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 roof/loft conversion

Determinations Decision Letters SB/007/001/005

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 a roof/loft conversion Download document

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Abstract

Decision letter detailing the determination of compliance with requirement B1. It relates to proposed building work on a three storey town house in a conservation area to convert the existing roof/loft space into a new third floor (fourth storey) and provide an additional en-suite bedroom. This would mean two floors would be at more than 4.5m above ground level, with the top storey more than 7.5m above ground level.

History

Issued 3 June 2011.

Subjects

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

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