Building Regulations Approved Document A: structure

Publication Year

2007

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Summarises required actions to reduce the sensitivity of buildings of varying classes to disproportionate collapse. Presents typical details for hollowcore as well as beam and block floors in relation to Approved Document A. Diagrams illustrate effective anchorage, floor ties in longitudinal joints, and how ties can be incorporated. Covers design aspects in use of ties.

Document History

Superseded by the September 2017 edition. This document is no longer available from the original publisher, therefore the status is unconfirmed.

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