Sprinklers in care homes, removal of national classes, and staircases in residential buildings
We are seeking views to inform future updates to Approved Document B
Detail
This consultation seeks views on options to recommend sprinklers in care homes, remove national classifications from Approved Document B, and recommend a maximum height threshold for the use of one staircase in blocks of flats.
Documents
Sprinklers in care homes, removal of national classes, and staircases in residential buildingsFinal consultation response - Amendments to Approved Document B: Sprinklers in care homes, and the removal of national classesSprinklers in care homes: Impact assessmentapplication/pdfSprinklers in care homes: Environmental impact assessmentapplication/pdfSprinklers in care homes: Equality analysisapplication/pdfRemoval of national classifications: Impact assessmentapplication/pdfRemoval of national classifications: Environmental impact assessmentapplication/pdfRemoval of national classifications: Equality analysisapplication/pdfConsultation response - Amendments to Approved Document B: Second StaircasesImpact assessment on the introduction of second staircases in residential buildings above 18mapplication/pdfEquality analysis for second staircases in residential buildings over 18 metres tallEnvironmental principles assessment guide