{"id":953,"date":"2022-06-30T10:35:17","date_gmt":"2022-06-30T09:35:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timberfiresafety.org\/?page_id=953"},"modified":"2023-03-08T10:06:25","modified_gmt":"2023-03-08T10:06:25","slug":"fire-safety-regulations-and-demonstrating-compliance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/timberfiresafety.org\/fire-safety-regulations-and-demonstrating-compliance\/","title":{"rendered":"Fire safety regulations and demonstrating compliance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Hero&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_type=&#8221;circular&#8221; background_color_gradient_direction_radial=&#8221;top left&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;rgba(40,40,40,0.79) 0%|rgba(40,40,40,0.86) 100%&#8221; background_color_gradient_overlays_image=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_start=&#8221;rgba(40,40,40,0.79)&#8221; background_color_gradient_end=&#8221;rgba(40,40,40,0.86)&#8221; 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global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"\/fire-safety-regulations-and-demonstrating-compliance\/#chapter1\" style=\"color: #000000;\">Regulating land use<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_4_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|10px|0px|10px|false|true&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"\/fire-safety-regulations-and-demonstrating-compliance\/#chapter2\" style=\"color: #000000;\">Regulating building work<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #12788e;\">Hierarchy of legislation and guidance (England)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #12788e;\">Approved Document B<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #12788e;\">Scotland and Northern Ireland<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #12788e;\">Hierarchy of legislation and guidance (Scotland)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; 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The main items introduced here are taken from the provisions in England; there are only minor differences to provisions in Wales and Northern Ireland; the regulations for Scotland (referred to as technical handbooks) can be accessed in their latest version <em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/policies\/building-standards\/monitoring-improving-building-regulations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">here<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/em>. It is recommended to access the latest version of all provisions as early as possible in the design stage.<\/p>\n<p>Five specific provisions are introduced:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Regulating land use<\/li>\n<li>Regulating building work<\/li>\n<li>Regulating fire safety (specifically Approved Document B)<\/li>\n<li>Regulating risks arising from construction works<\/li>\n<li>Regulating fire safety in buildings in use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#E09900&#8243; divider_weight=&#8221;13px&#8221; module_id=&#8221;chapter1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;10%&#8221; max_width_tablet=&#8221;13%&#8221; max_width_phone=&#8221;25%&#8221; max_width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||0px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Roboto Condensed||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;37px&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#ffa300&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Regulating land use<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>In England, a new <em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/building-safety-planning-gateway-one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">Gateway One<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/em> is in place at the planning stage. For some developments containing e.g. residential use in a building over 18 m or 7 storeys, a fire statement is now required to be submitted in a <em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/planning-application-forms-templates-for-local-planning-authorities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">prescribed format<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/em> as part of the planning application to set out how fire safety, and specifically fire service access and facilities, are considered in land use considerations in addition to other considerations such as preventing urban sprawl, environmental protection, and efficient transport planning.<\/p>\n<p>The HSE, as the future Building Safety Regulator, is now a statutory consultee for the Local Planning Department for certain planning applications.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#E09900&#8243; divider_weight=&#8221;13px&#8221; module_id=&#8221;chapter2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;10%&#8221; max_width_tablet=&#8221;13%&#8221; max_width_phone=&#8221;25%&#8221; max_width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||0px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Roboto Condensed||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;37px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;40px&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#ffa300&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Regulating building work<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>In England, the overarching legislation for the construction and material alteration and change of use of buildings is the <em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #000000;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/ukpga\/1984\/55\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">Building Act 1984<\/a><\/span><\/em>, under which the <em><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/uksi\/2010\/2214\/contents\/made\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #000000;\">Building Regulations<\/a><\/span><\/em> are published periodically. The main functional requirements for fire safety are to be found in <em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/uksi\/2010\/2214\/schedule\/1\/made\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">Schedule 1, Part B<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/em> of the regulations, and detailed guidance on one of the ways of achieving compliance with the regulations is in the supporting statutory guidance document, <em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/fire-safety-approved-document-b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">Approved Document B<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/em> Volume 1 and Volume 2.<\/p>\n<p>Although Approved Document B only applies to England, there are similar provisions in the devolved regions of the UK: in Scotland it\u2019s the Technical Handbooks 2017, split into <em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/publications\/building-standards-2017-non-domestic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">non-domestic<\/a> <\/span><\/span><\/em>and <em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/publications\/building-standards-2017-domestic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">domestic<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/em>; in Northern Ireland it\u2019s <em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.buildingcontrol-ni.com\/assets\/pdf\/TechnicalBookletE2012.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">Technical Booklet E<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/em>; while Wales has its own <em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/gov.wales\/topics\/planning\/buildingregs\/approved-documents\/part-b-fire\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">Approved Document B<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/em>. Some building-specific regulations are also in force.<\/p>\n<p>The focus of the remainder of this section will be on the Building Regulations\u2019 controlling building work.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Hierarchy of legislation and guidance (England) (Technical level 1)&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#12788e&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#12788e&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Hierarchy of legislation and guidance Toggle&#8221; module_id=&#8221;chapter2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The law as it applies to the design, construction and use of buildings, and supporting guidance is shown in Figure 1 below, as applicable in England.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/timberfiresafety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/fp-3b-fig01-1.jpg\" width=\"2180\" height=\"897\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2507 aligncenter size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/timberfiresafety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/fp-3b-fig01-1.jpg 2180w, https:\/\/timberfiresafety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/fp-3b-fig01-1-1280x527.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/timberfiresafety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/fp-3b-fig01-1-980x403.jpg 980w, https:\/\/timberfiresafety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/fp-3b-fig01-1-480x198.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 2180px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Figure 1: Example of hierarchy of legislation and guidance \u2013 as applicable in England<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>This overarching system of fire safety is intended to protect life through each stage of the design, construction and occupation of a building, resulting in a reasonable level of protection for the building\u2019s occupants and fire fighters in the event of a fire.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding the fire safety design requirements, functional requirements are defined in Building Regulations in Schedule 1, which is summarised in Table 1 (Technical level 1). These are translated via statutory fire safety guidance (the Approved Documents in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and Building Standards Technical Handbooks in Scotland) into performance requirements or intentions, also listed in Table 1 (Technical level 1), accompanied by technical guidance or provisions which set out in detail how to achieve that performance requirement\/intention.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-26px|||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;9px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>This overarching system of fire safety is intended to protect life through each stage of the design, construction and occupation of a building, resulting in a reasonable level of protection for the building\u2019s occupants and fire fighters in the event of a fire.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding the fire safety design requirements, functional requirements are defined in Building Regulations in Schedule 1, which is summarised in Table 1 (see technical level one below). These are translated via statutory fire safety guidance (the Approved Documents in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and Building Standards Technical Handbooks in Scotland) into <em>performance requirements<\/em> or <em>intentions<\/em>, also listed in Table 1 (see technical level one below), accompanied by technical guidance or provisions which set out in detail how to achieve that performance requirement\/intention.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Approved Document B (Technical level 1)&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#12788e&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#12788e&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Approved Document B Toggle&#8221; module_id=&#8221;chapter2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;34px|||||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/timberfiresafety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/fp-3b-tab01-scaled.jpg\" width=\"709\" height=\"2560\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2508 aligncenter size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/timberfiresafety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/fp-3b-tab01-scaled.jpg 709w, https:\/\/timberfiresafety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/fp-3b-tab01-480x1733.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 709px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>It is important to note that statutory fire safety guidance Approved Document B covers \u2018<em>common building situations\u2019<\/em>. See \u2018demonstrating compliance\u2019 for what might be considered a \u2018common building situation\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>AD B further makes clear that<\/p>\n<p><em>Compliance with the guidance set out in the approved documents does not provide a guarantee of compliance with the requirements of the regulations because the approved documents cannot cater for all circumstances, variations and innovations. Those with responsibility for meeting the requirements of the regulations will need to consider for themselves whether following the guidance in the approved documents is likely to meet those requirements in the particular circumstances of their case.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>And that<\/p>\n<p><em>[..] there may be other ways to comply with the requirements than the methods described in an approved document.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Also, Approved Documents make reference <em>to appropriate standards or other documents, which can provide further useful guidance.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Similarly, <em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.bsigroup.com\/products\/fire-safety-in-the-design-management-and-use-of-residential-buildings-code-of-practice-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">BS 9991 Fire safety in the design, management and use of residential buildings. Code of practice<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/em>, states that:<\/p>\n<p><em>There might be circumstances where it is necessary to use one publication to supplement another, but care needs to be taken when using a \u201cpick-and-mix\u201d approach as it is essential to ensure that an integrated approach is used in any one building. As a code of practice, this British Standard takes the form of guidance and recommendations. It should not be quoted as if it were a specification, and particular care should be taken to ensure that claims of compliance are not misleading.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Any user claiming compliance with this British Standard is expected to be able to justify any course of action that deviates from its recommendations.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>It has been assumed in the preparation of this British Standard that the execution of its provisions will be entrusted to appropriately qualified and experienced people, for whose use it has been produced.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For buildings that do not fit within this category, first principles solutions can be derived to meet the performance requirements\/intentions described in the statutory guidance documents, using the process set out in <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.bsigroup.com\/ProductDetail?pid=000000000030353758\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\"><em>BS7974 Application of fire safety engineering principles to the design of buildings. <\/em>Code of practice<\/a><\/span><\/span>.\u00a0 Other industry bodies also produce guidance. Different regulations and guidance apply in Scotland and Northern Ireland, so it is important to identify the relevant requirements early on in a project.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Roboto Condensed||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;40px&#8221; header_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Rubik|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;42px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;24px||||false|false&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;42px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;36px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Scotland and Northern Ireland<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Hierarchy of legislation and guidance \u2013 Scotland (Technical level 1)&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#12788e&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#12788e&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Approved Document B Toggle&#8221; module_id=&#8221;chapter2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The figure below shows the applicable laws and guidance for Scotland.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/timberfiresafety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/fp-3b-fig02-1.jpg\" width=\"1576\" height=\"1138\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2510 aligncenter size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/timberfiresafety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/fp-3b-fig02-1.jpg 1576w, https:\/\/timberfiresafety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/fp-3b-fig02-1-1280x924.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/timberfiresafety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/fp-3b-fig02-1-980x708.jpg 980w, https:\/\/timberfiresafety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/fp-3b-fig02-1-480x347.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1576px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Figure 2: Hierarchy of legislation and guidance \u2013 as applicable in Scotland<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Neither the performance requirements\/intentions nor the provisions made by the Approved Documents address the protection of property or business operations from fire.<\/p>\n<p>There are other publications offering guidance on enhanced building protection; one of these is <em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenbs.com\/PublicationIndex\/documents\/details?Pub=RIBAPUBS&amp;DocID=287598\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">Approved Document B incorporating insurers\u2019 requirements for property protection: buildings other than dwelling houses Volume 2<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/em>. This does not specifically consider timber as a structural material, so it is important to consult with insurers early in the project to identify specific fire safety requirements.<\/p>\n<p>There is also no statutory guidance document currently available that addresses timber. The Building Regulations require fire safety information to be provided by the person undertaking the work to the Responsible Person where the building falls under the remit of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/uksi\/2005\/1541\/contents\/made\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005<\/span><\/span><\/em>.<\/a> Guidance on what information should be handed over is available in AD B and Annex H of <em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.bsigroup.com\/products\/fire-safety-in-the-design-management-and-use-of-buildings-code-of-practice?pid=000000000030357099\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">BS9999<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/em> Fire safety in the design, management and use of buildings. Code of practice.<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#E09900&#8243; divider_weight=&#8221;13px&#8221; module_id=&#8221;chapter3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;10%&#8221; max_width_tablet=&#8221;13%&#8221; max_width_phone=&#8221;25%&#8221; max_width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||0px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Roboto Condensed||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;37px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;40px&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#ffa300&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Demonstrating compliance with the Building Regulations<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; ul_type=&#8221;none&#8221; module_class=&#8221;bullet_list_spacing&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>MCHLG have published a <em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/901517\/Manual_to_building_regs_-_July_2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">Manual to the Building Regulations<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/em> that provides guidance on the regulatory system in England. It notes that \u2018non-standard conditions\u2019 where <em>approved documents may not provide appropriate guidance<\/em> include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a) difficult ground conditions<\/li>\n<li>b) buildings with unusual occupancies or high levels of complexity<\/li>\n<li>c) very large or very tall buildings<\/li>\n<li>d) large timber buildings<\/li>\n<li>e) some buildings that incorporate modern construction methods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Approved Document B sets out routes to compliance in <em>Appendix B Performance of materials, products and structures<\/em>, which include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a) They should be in accordance with a specification or design that has been <strong>shown by a specific test<\/strong> to be capable of meeting that performance classification.<\/li>\n<li>b) They should have been <strong>designed by<\/strong> <strong>using relevant design standards<\/strong> in order to meet that performance classification.<\/li>\n<li>c) They should have been <strong>assessed by applying relevant test evidence, in lieu of carrying out a specific test, <\/strong>as being capable of meeting that performance classification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>NOTE: Some products are subject to Classification Without Further Testing (CWFT). For the purposes of this approved document, such products can be considered to have been shown to be capable of meeting a performance specification as per paragraph B1a. It also identifies under which conditions it is appropriate to undertake engineering assessments in lieu of tests, and how they should be undertaken.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Following the UK\u2019s departure from the EU, new construction product marking, the UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) mark, will come into force in Great Britain (England, Wales, Scotland) to replace CE marking. Further guidance is available from the <em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/using-the-ukca-marking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/em> (BEIS).<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#E09900&#8243; divider_weight=&#8221;13px&#8221; module_id=&#8221;chapter4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;10%&#8221; max_width_tablet=&#8221;13%&#8221; max_width_phone=&#8221;25%&#8221; max_width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||0px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Roboto Condensed||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;37px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;40px&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#ffa300&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Regulating risks arising from construction work<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/pubns\/books\/l153.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/a> (CDM 2015) are intended to protect persons from health and safety risks arising from construction work and are enforced by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).<\/p>\n<p>The use of timber as a construction material presents a fire risk during the construction process <em><u>(see <\/u><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/timberfiresafety.org\/fire-safety-during-construction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">Fire safety during construction<\/a><\/span><\/span><u>).<\/u><\/em> It is evident too from the series of construction stage fires in the last fifteen years involving timber frame construction, e.g. Colindale in 2006 or Peckham in 2009 (both lightweight timber frame), and mass timber construction at University of Nottingham Laboratory in 2015.<\/p>\n<p>There is a resulting duty to specifically consider at the design stage if timber is the correct material to select for the site and proposed use for the building. Where timber has been selected as a construction material, the resulting additional fire risk must then be assessed to determine what additional temporary protection measures might be required to control that risk to a tolerable level.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Guidance for the duty-holder (Technical level 1)&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#12788e&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#12788e&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Approved Document B Toggle&#8221; module_id=&#8221;chapter2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>There is a significant amount of guidance available to help any duty-holder to consider how to safely mitigate the use of timber during construction, both from the enforcing authority the HSE, as well as from trade associations and other industry bodies, and includes when construction occurs in occupied buildings.<\/p>\n<p>Two of the most significant guides are HSG 168 <em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/pubns\/books\/hsg168.htm\" style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fire safety in construction<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/em> from the HSE and <em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cip-books.com\/product\/fire-prevention-on-construction-sites-9th-edition-checklist\/\" style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fire prevention on construction sites<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/em> from the Fire Protection Association, a UK fire safety organisation founded by insurers.<\/p>\n<p>Other guidance is available from the <em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.structuraltimber.co.uk\/libraries\/technical-documents\/\" style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Structural Timber Association<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/em>, a UK timber trade organisation.<\/p>\n<p>Note this section does not address compliance with the CDM in detail.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#E09900&#8243; divider_weight=&#8221;13px&#8221; module_id=&#8221;chapter5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;10%&#8221; max_width_tablet=&#8221;13%&#8221; max_width_phone=&#8221;25%&#8221; max_width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||0px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Roboto Condensed||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;37px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;40px&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#ffa300&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Regulating fire safety in occupied buildings<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Once a building is completed, or if it already exists, the main legislative fire safety provisions for England and Wales are to be found in the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/uksi\/2005\/1541\/contents\/made\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Order places fire safety duties on what is termed a responsible person (employer, owner, occupier, indeed any party with any degree of control of either maintenance or safety in the operational condition).<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Further Guidance (Technical level 1)&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#12788e&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#12788e&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Approved Document B Toggle&#8221; module_id=&#8221;chapter2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The extent of those duties is a function of the degree of control in the premises exercised by the responsible person; therefore there is typically more than one responsible person for every building.<\/p>\n<p>The Order is based on making a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks to which persons are exposed on the premises, with various and ongoing duties to take general fire safety precautions, maintaining an up-to-date record of the fire risk assessment, applying principles of prevention, making fire safety arrangements, eliminating or reducing risks from dangerous substances, fire-fighting and fire detection, emergency routes and exits, procedures for serious and imminent danger and for danger areas, additional emergency measures in respect of dangerous substances, maintenance, safety assistance, provisions of information to employees, employers and others, training, co-operation and co-ordination.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The key outcomes of the stated fire safety duties are to have preventative measures in place, to provide measures to reduce the risk of fire from occurring should they not be successful, and then to reduce the risk of fire spread if it does occur.<\/p>\n<p>The Home Office publishes a series of <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/search\/guidance-and-regulation?parent=%2Fgovernment%2Ffire-prevention-and-rescue&amp;topic=1c17540f-f4a3-435b-a5b2-5c36e4200be8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">guidance documents<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/span> for different building types on how to undertake risk assessments. In Scotland, equivalent requirements are covered in Part 3 of the <em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/asp\/2005\/5\/contents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">Fire (Scotland) Act 2005<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/em>, supported by the <em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/ssi\/2006\/456\/contents\/made\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/em> while in Northern Ireland Part 3 of the <em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/nisi\/2006\/1254\/contents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/em>\u00a0and the <em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/nisr\/2010\/325\/contents\/made\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/em> apply.<\/p>\n<p>It is important that the Responsible Person(s) understand and implement the fire safety strategy of the building, so they can maintain any fire safety system provided and carry out an effective fire risk assessment of the building, and are provided with fire safety information to enable them to discharge their duties.<\/p>\n<p>Note this section does not address in detail compliance with the FSO.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#E09900&#8243; divider_weight=&#8221;13px&#8221; module_id=&#8221;chapter6&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;10%&#8221; max_width_tablet=&#8221;13%&#8221; max_width_phone=&#8221;25%&#8221; max_width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||0px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Roboto Condensed||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;37px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;40px&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#ffa300&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Expected changes to legislation<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-33c0183e-8dbd-42aa-b7b6-b9c9c209bbda%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>A new bill, the <em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/draft-building-safety-bill\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">Building Safety Bill<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/em>, was introduced to Parliament in July 2021 to create a new <em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/building-safety\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">Building Safety Regulator<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/em>; it will also create a new gateway process for \u2018higher risk buildings\u2019, as well as new duty-holder roles for building owners, building managers, designers and contractors. It will be supplemented by extensive subordinate legislation.<\/p>\n<p>It will also create a new <em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/news\/new-regulator-established-to-ensure-construction-materials-are-safe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">Construction Products Regulator<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/em> for the UK that will operate from within the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) and will work with the Building Safety Regulator and Trading Standards to enforce compliance.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fire safety regulations and demonstrating compliance in the UKThis chapter gives an overview of fire regulations in the UK (England, Wales Scotland and NI) and typical means of demonstrating compliance. 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