Final Impact Assessment: Ban on combustible materials in external wall systems. Building (Amendment) Regulations 2018. SI 2018/1230
Impact Assessment SI 2018/1230
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Impact Assessment
Abstract
Explains the rationale, impacts, issues and costs of the introduction of a ban on the use of combustible materials for external walls of any residential building over 18 metres, following public and industry consultation in 2018. The changes to the Approved Documents should clarify routes for compliance.
History
Prepared by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). Presented to Parliament by Command of Her Majesty.
Subjects
- Legal issues and management
- Building control, England and Wales
- Building control
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