Fire safety - Volume 1: Dwellings. 2019 edition incorporating 2020 and 2022 amendments (For use in England)
Building Regulations 2010: Approved Documents B
Document Status
Partially replaced or revised by new document
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Building Regulations 2010: Approved Documents
Abstract
Provides practical guidance for complying with building regulation requirements relating to: fire safety matters within and around buildings. The 5 main requirements cover: means of warning and escape; internal fire spread (linings); internal fire spread (structure); external fire spread; and access and facilities for the fire service. Approved Document B (fire safety) has been published in two volumes. This volume (Volume 1) deals with dwellings and blocks of flats and Volume 2 deals with all other types of building covered by the Building Regulations.
History
Replaced 2019 edition and subsequent amendments on 1st December 2022. Came into effect 30 August 2019 except in respect of work already commenced before that date or in respect of work for which a building notice or initial notice has been given or full plans deposited before that date and provided work commences within two months of that date. To be read in conjunction with Amendments to the Approved documents. Approved document B: Fire safety. Volume 1 - Dwellings. Volume 2 - Buildings other than dwellings. 2019 edition incorporating 2020 and 2022 amendments. March 2024. (For use in England) (HMG, 2024)
ISBN
9781915722157
Subjects
- Building control
- Building control, England
- Fire control
- Fire
- Legal issues and management
- Special subject areas
- Means of escape
Information
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