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The potential future corrections will be limited to the paragraphs and diagrams referenced above only. This brings the text in line with the previous edition of ADB and ensures there is no technical change to the new clarified document.īoth volumes of Approved Document B have been removed from sale and from GOV.UK. Diagram 5.2a (volume 1) diagram 8.2a (volume 2) with the associated text in paragraph 5.14 (volume 1) and 8.28 (volume 2) will be updated to remove “with a thermoplastic core”. In addition to this, the guidance in relation to double-skinned insulated roof sheeting will be updated. The department is investigating with industry experts the use of the defined term “fire and smoke dampers” in paragraph 3.51 iii.

The department has become aware of a potential error in Approved Document B voledition which details the provision of dampers fitted to the vents of smoke shafts. Added: Approved Document B (fire safety) volume 1: Dwellings, 2019 edition incorporating 20 amendments andĪpproved Document B (fire safety) volume 2: Buildings other than dwellings, 2019 edition incorporating 20 amendments.Īdded link to Approved Document B: Fire safety - frequently asked questionsĪdded June 2022 amendments to Approved Document B, Volume 1 and Volume 2.Īdded: Approved Document B (fire safety) volume 1: Dwellings, 2019 edition incorporating 2020 amendments andĪpproved Document B (fire safety) volume 2: Buildings other than dwellings, 2019 edition incorporating 2020 amendmentsĪdded May 2020 amendments to Approved Document B, Volume 1 and Volume 2.Īdded a link to Technical review of Approved Document B workplan.Īpproved Document B (fire safety) volume 1: Dwellings, 2019 edition andĪpproved Document B (fire safety) volume 2: Buildings other than dwellings, 2019 edition
