B1 (means and warning of escape) in Part B (fire safety) of Schedule 1 to the Building Regulations 2010, in respect of the erection of a 2 storey side and rear extension, single storey rear extension and loft conversion

Document Status

Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

Determinations Decision Letters

Abstract

Decision letter detailing the determination of compliance with requirement B1. It relates to proposed erection of two-storey side and rear extension, a single storey rear extension and a loft conversion with a rear dormer. The scheme includes the formation of an entirely new protected stair rising through the three levels. The stair is protected by a fire resisting enclosure with a single self-closing fire door at each level. These doors lead to a landing or lobby area which provides access to the rooms via standard (not fire-resisting) doors. At ground floor level the stair has a second door which allows for direct exit to a side street.

History

Issued 25 January 2013.

Subjects

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

Publisher History

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.