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Approved Document B: you have until Wednesday July 1 to submit your response!
by Matt Milton|26 June 26|Build, Design
The government's consultation on Approved Document B closes on 1 July - next Wednesday. If you've never responded to a government consultation before, then please make this your first. It has serious repercussions for the use of timber. A number of changes have been proposed to Approved Document B -...
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Approved Document B
Approved Document B changes seek to simplify fire standards
by Jennie Ward|23 October 24|Build, Supply
The Government has released three new amendments to Approved Document B: Fire Safety Volumes 1 and 2, which will begin to come into effect from 2 March 2025. The government’s Approved Documents provide guidance on how to meet the latest Building Regulations. Approved Document B – fire safety gives guidance...
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Changes to Approved Document B: Fire Safety
by Jennie Ward|11 October 24|Build, Supply
The Government has released amendments to Approved Document B: Fire Safety Volumes 1 and 2. The future regulation changes will come into affect on 2 March, 2025. From this date, the national Reaction to Fire Tests and Classifications under BS 476 will be withdrawn fully from Approved Document B. Only classifications according...
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