This consultation ended 9 January 2024.
Summary of outcome
The summary of responses is now available.
Details of outcome
Summary of responses , file type: PDF, file size: 358 KB
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Original consultation
We want your views on our plans to amend the building regulations for Approved Document Part B (Fire Safety)
Consultation description
We are proposing to:
- amend the ban on the use of combustible materials in and on external walls of buildings
- setting limits on the use of combustible materials on certain buildings over 11m
- introduce Evacuation Alert System (EAS)
- introduce Secure Information Boxes in all new blocks of flats with a floor of 11m or more above ground level
- introduce floor identification and flat wayfinding signage
- an amendment regarding referencing of BS EN 13501 and BS 476
- a call for evidence over the number of stairs in buildings and the removal of all references to the BS 476 fire classifications from AD B
Consultation documents
Consultation document , file type: PDF, file size: 553 KB
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Regulatory impact assessment , file type: PDF, file size: 473 KB
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Help and support
For more information about this consultation e-mail enquiries.brconstruction@gov.wales