B1 (means of warning and escape) in Part B (fire safety) of Schedule 1 to the Building regulations 2000 (as amended), in respect of the installation of a replacement window

Appeals Decision Letters SB/007/002/008

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 the installation of a replacement window Download document

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Abstract

Appeal against a council's refusal to relax requirement B1 of the Building Regulations 2000 (as amended) in respect of the installation of two first floor replacement bedroom windows in an existing gable end wall forming part of an old extension at the rear of a two storey house.

History

Building act 1984 - Section 39. Issued: 25 November 2011.

Subjects

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