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

Publication Year

2019

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Presents the functional requirements for complying with fire safety in dwellings in the building regulations. The sections cover: B1 - Means of warning and escape, B2 - Internal fire spread (linings), B3 - Internal fire spread (structure), B4 - External fire spread and B5 - Access and facilities for the fire service. Also includes Regulations 6(3), 7(2) and 38. Approved Document B (fire safety) has been published in two volumes. 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

Amended by: Building Regulations 2010: Approved Documents B Fire safety - Volume 1: Dwellings. 2019 edition, incorporating 2020 amendments - for use in England (HMG, 2019). Superseded Building Regulations 2010: Approved Documents B Fire safety - Volume 1 Dwellinghouses (2006 edition incorporating 2007, 2010, 2013, November 2018 and December 2018 amendments) (For use in England) (NBS, 2011) on 30 August 2019. For use in England. Replacement document issued 19/09/2019: Includes main changes in 2019 and the index. 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. Copyright notice: Reproduced under the terms of the Open Government Licence.

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