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Building Regulations and Fire Safety Procedural Guidance 2015

This guide explains the steps involved in approving the fire safety aspects of building work, and the interaction between Building Regulations and other statutory fire safety requirements in England and Wales.

This fifth edition of the Procedural Guide explains the steps involved in approving the fire safety aspects of building work.

Building Regulation Circulars and Circular Letters

The changes made by these regulations apply in England. These amendment regulations come into effect on the 1 December 2022.

Banning the use of combustible materials in the external walls of high-rise residential buildings

Following the Secretary of State’s commitment in Parliament (17 May 2018) to consult on banning the use of combustible materials in cladding systems on high-rise residential buildings, the consultation paper (consultation now closed), consultation outcome and impact assessment documents can be found below:

Useful links

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  1. https://www.planningportal.co.uk/app
  1. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/approved-document-b-fire-safety-frequently-asked-questions
  2. https://www.labc.co.uk/business/resources/technical-guide-building-regulations-fire-safety-procedural-guidance
  3. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1080381/Circular_02_2022.pdf
  4. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1080437/Circular_letter_02_2022.pdf
  5. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/717216/Combustible_Cladding_Consultation.pdf
  6. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/760302/Government_response_to_banning_combustible_materials.pdf
  7. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/760536/Ban_on_combustible_materials_in_external_wall_systems_impact_assessment.pdf

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