Building standards (fire safety) - a consultation on external wall systems
Publication Year
2021
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
The Scottish Government are seeking views for banning the highest risk cladding materials in new buildings. The consultation will look at the wording used for Section 2.7 spread of external walls, the definition and banning of category 3 metal composite material (MCM) and BS 8414 fire tests of facade systems. Other areas included in the consultation relate to consequential matters for combustible exemptions and impact assessments.
Document History
Superseded by Analysis of responses for building standards (fire safety) consultation on external wall systems (Scottish Government, 2022). Directorate: Local Government and Communities Directorate. Consultation closed: 8 October 2021. The consultation comprised this main consultation document and the respondent information form.
ISBN
9781802011715
Publisher Information
Scottish Government
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