Regulations

Throughout our website we refer to relevant documents when it comes to fire safety in Construction which you can find below. These documents may not be the most up to date versions and we recommend you visit Government and/or regulator websites regularly to ensure you have the most up to date information. The categorisation labels have been written by Wallbarn and are for ease of access purposes and are not intended to be relied upon as official classifications.

Rules

• Approved Document B volume 1 Dwellings 2019 edition incorporating 2020 2022 and 2025 amendments C
• Approved Document B March 2024 amendments booklet
• Approved Document B Vol 1 Dwellings 2019 edition inc 2020 amendments
• Approved Document B Vol 2 Buildings other than dwellings 2019 edition inc 2020 amendments
• Commission Decision 96-603-EC Class A Materials

Standards

• BS EN 13501-1 2018 Fire classification of construction
• BS 8579 2020 Guide to the design of balconies and terraces
• BS 8616 2019 Green Roof Substrates

Guidance

• Green Roof Organisation -fire-risk-guidance-document-June-23
• FPA Fire Prevention on Construction Sites -Joint-Code-of-Practice 10th
• HSE – Fire Safety In Construction
• NFRC-LRWA-SPRA-Guidance-Changes in Fire Regulations for Flat Roofs
• Local Authority Building Control procedural_guidance_march_2015
• 180501 Hackitt Report – Review of Building Regulations & Fire Safety
• Approved Document B – Fire Safety – Frequently Asked Questions
• GRO Code
• GRO Fire Performance Best Practice Guide
• GRO Biosolar Best Practice Guide