Generic design brief. Output specification. November 2020 update

Publication Year

2020

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Provides guidance for designing and construction of school buildings, covering key principles, compliance, buildings and grounds, site plan, internal and external space, external fabric, internal elements and finishes, internal environment, building, mechanical and electrical services, public health engineering services, energy, controls and building management systems, safety and security, operability, and maintenance.

Document History

Superseded by December 2023 version. First published July 2016 (versions 1-9), updated November 2017 (version 10), May 2019 (version 11), May 2020 (version 12). Version 13: November 2020 - amendments to fire safety, CCTV, server rooms, ICT standards, partitions, toilets and hygiene rooms, circulation widths and clarification for the term: fit for purpose.

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