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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 From this date, the national Reaction to Fire Tests and Classifications under BS 476 will be withdrawn fully from Approved Document B. Only classifications according...
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Internal and external cladding: what you need to know
by Jennie Ward|16 January 24|Build, Supply
Wood behaves differently outdoors because it is exposed to the changing seasonal elements, whereas inside it is protected and remains relatively dry. That’s why additional factors must be considered when working with timber cladding outdoors. Here, the Timber Decking & Cladding Association explains the facts you need to know. Timber...
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