Health Technical Memorandum 05-02 Firecode - guidance in support of functional provisions (fire safety in the design of healthcare premises)
Publication Year
2014
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Looks to ensure that those involved with the management, design, procurement and use of the healthcare facility understand the requirements of fire safety to ensure optimum safety for all who are in the building.
Document History
Updated 18 September 2015. Updated 8 May 2014. First published 2 January 2007. This 2014 edition supersedes all previous versions of HTM 05-02. This document has been revised to reflect changes in legislation, guidance, the structure of the NHS, and government policy and direction on health and social care. A summary of major changes since previous editions is provided at the end of the Executive Summary.
Publisher Information
Department of Health
The Department of Health was committed to improving the quality and convenience of care provided by the NHS and social services. Its work included setting national standards, shaping the direction of health and social care services and promoting healthier living. Publications included Space for Health: Technical Manuals, as well as the Health Building Notes, Health Technical Memorandums, and White Papers. They were renamed to the Department of Health and Social Care. However responsibility for technical guidance was then transferred to NHS Improvement in February 2017 which is now part of NHS England and NHS Improvement.
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