Volumes 1 and 2 of Approved Document B were republished this week by Government to include 2029 amendments.
Changes are based on the response to consultations on sprinklers in care homes; removal of national classifications and second staircases from 2022 to 2024, and the more recent consultation that concluded in July this year.
Withdrawal of the outdated national classes for reaction to fire (BS 476) is already concluded and the subsequent withdrawal of the remaining BS 476 fire testing standards for fire resistance will be concluded in September of 2029 ending a long period of dual specification.
The latest versions of Approved Document B can be accessed and downloaded using the links below:
Volume 2: Buildings other than dwellings
If you have any questions about these changes and how they might impact your business, please contact our Technical Director jamesparlour@thefis.org