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Building Regulations 2006: Technical Guidance Documents B Fire safety (reprinted edition 2020, amendments and corrections incorporated). (Remains current until 1 May 2025)

Publication Year

2020

Document Status

Replaced, remains current

Abstract

Guidance in relation to Part B of the second schedule to the Regulations; covering fire safety, means of escape in case of fire, internal fire spread (linings and structure), external fire spread and access/facilities for the fire service.

Document History

Superseded by Building Regulations 2024: Technical Guidance Document B Fire safety – volume 1 - buildings other than dwelling houses. Supersedes Building Regulations 2006: Technical guidance document B fire safety (reprinted edition 2019 amendments incorporated) (draft for public consultation) and Building Regulations 2006: Technical guidance document B fire safety. In effect from 1st July 2020 and remains current until 1 May 2025..

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Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government

The Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government aim to support the sustainable and efficient delivery of well-planned homes and effective local government. They publish the Building Regulations Technical Guidance Documents, supporting material and planning guidance. Formerly known as Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government, they became the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage in September 2020.

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