Proposed amendments to the Building (Scotland) regulations 2004: A review of standards and guidance in the Technical Handbooks on Section 2: Fire (Consultation - covering letter)

Publication Year

2008

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

The aims of section 2 are to ensure that protection of life, sustainable development and the needs of fire and rescue services are considered during design and construction of buildings. The proposed changes extend these by providing separate standards for domestic and non-domestic dwellings, covering escape routes, choice of active and passive fire safety measures and guidance for fire detection and fire alarm systems, provision for flats and maisonettes and high rise domestic buildings, improved facilities for fire and rescue services and updated guidance for life safety fire suppression systems.

Document History

Consultation closed on 29 July 2008. This consultation comprises: This covering letter, Annex A - summary of proposed changes, Annex B - proposed revisions to domestic guidance document, Annex C - proposed revisions to non-domestic guidance document, Annex D - escape from buildings - performance guidance and Annex F - a partial regulatory impact assessment.

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