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The government has published what it calls a “clarified version” of Approved Document B – the part of the Building Regulations that relates to fire safety.
The new version has been simplified, using more plain English, in a bid to make it easier for building owners to follow and understand the requirements to avoid any misinterpretations.
The move follows a consultation last year by the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), which received over 1,300 comments on a draft version.
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