Building Regulations

Question 1

What is Part B of the building Regulations?

Answer 1

Fire Safety

Question 2

What updates have there been to part B?

Answer 2

• Ban of combustible materials in and on the external walls of buildings
• Recommendation for secure information boxes in blocks of flats with storeys over 11m
• Recommendation for evacuation alert systems in blocks of flats with storeys over 18m

Question 3

Can you name some other building regulations

Answer 3

• Part M - Access to and use of buildings; ensuring that people are able to access buildings and use their facilities. e.g. minimum width of every wall & landing 900mm & 750mm clear walkway
• Part L - Conservation of fuel and power - important 31% reduction in emissions from new builds compared to current standards

Question 4

What is part A of the building regulations?

Answer 4

Structure