Requirement B1 of Schedule 1 to the Building Regulations 2010, taking account of the guidance in paragraph 0.24 (unsupervised group homes) in Approved Document B volume 2 (Fire safety - buildings other than dwelling houses) (2006 edition incorporating 2007, 2010 and 2013 amendments)
Determinations Decision Letters SB/007/001/009
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Determinations Decision Letters
Abstract
Decision letter detailing the determination of compliance with requirement B1. It relates to proposed work for fire precautions as per risk assessment including new fire doors and closers, HMO/LD2 emergency alarm detection/call system, escape lighting and signage. Provision of a new stairwell to the second floor, replacement of the ground floor en-suite shower cubicle with a wetroom shower, replacement of certain sanitary and bedsit kitchen fittings and re-positioning the door to the new first to second floor stair, re-wiring and provision of new gas fired central heating.
History
Issued 14 April 2014.
Subjects
- Building control, England and Wales
- Fire
- Building control
- Building types
- Housing/residential facilities
- Legal issues and management
- Special subject areas
- Means of escape
Publisher History
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