Building Regulations 2010: Approved Documents B Fire safety - Volume 1: Dwellings. 2019 edition incorporating 2020 amendments (For use in England)

Publication Year

2020

Document Status

Withdrawn

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 1 deals with dwellings and blocks of flats and Volume 2 deals with all other types of building covered by the Building Regulations.

Document History

Replaced by HMG consolidated version, 2019 edition incorporating 2020 and 2022 amendments published 1 December 2022. Partially replaced by DLUHC, Amendments to the approved documents. Approved Document B: Fire safety Volume 1 – Dwellings, and Volume 2 – Buildings other than dwellings (2019 edition incorporating the 2020 amendments) from 1st December 2020. Amends: Building Regulations 2010: Approved Documents B Fire safety - Volume 1: Dwellings. 2019 edition. For use in England (HMG, 2019). 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.

ISBN

9781914124020

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