Duration: 45mins
CIBSE Credits: Yes

There have been several changes to the fire safety requirements of the Building Regulations over the last six months, with more planned in the future. Regulation 7 was amended in November 2018 to restrict the use of combustible materials within the external walls of residential and institutional buildings with a floor more than 18 meters above the ground. Approved Document B has been revised and comes into effect in August 2019.

To achieve compliance with building regulation, Building Control and the London Fire Brigade are taking a more rigorous approach in their application of the guidance outlined in Approved Document B, BS 9999 and BS 9991.

The Consequences of Tighter Regulation’ will review implications stemming from a tighter approach to ADB and look at the design solutions impacting the residential & commercial sectors.