Building Regulations 2010: Approved Documents B Fire safety - Volume 1 Dwellinghouses (2006 edition incorporating 2010 and 2013 amendments) (For use in England)

Publication Year

2011

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Covers sections B1 - Means of warning and escape, B2 - Internal fire spread (linings), B3 - Internal fire spread (structure), B4 - External fire spread and B5 - Access and facilities for the fire service. Approved Document B (fire safety) has been published in two volumes. Volume 1 deals with dwellinghouses and Volume 2 deals with all other types of building covered by the Building Regulations. Where very large (over 18m in height) or unusual dwellinghouses are proposed some of the guidance in Volume 2 may be needed to supplement that given by Volume 1.

Document History

Amended by: Building Regulations 2010: Approved Documents B Fire safety - Volume 1 Dwellinghouses (2006 edition incorporating 2007, 2010, 2013, November 2018 and December 2018) (For use in England) (HMG, 2010). Copyright notice: Reproduced under the terms of the Open Government Licence. Published by NBS, part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd on behalf of HM Government (DCLG). See also: Amendments to the Approved Documents (HMG, 2012) and Approved Document B. Frequently asked questions (MHCLG, 2016). Supersedes the 2000 edition (as amended). Came into effect April 2007. For use in England. This approved document gives guidance for compliance with the Building Regulations for building work carried out in England. It also applies to building work carried out on excepted energy buildings in Wales as defined in the Welsh Ministers (transfer of functions) (No. 2) order 2009. Updated in relation to changes in technology for lighting diffusers and European fire classifications for wall coverings.

ISBN

9781859464885

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