Approved document B under scrutiny: BSR leads to ‘fundamental’ review.

This article reveals a potential upcoming review of the approved documents, referring specifically to Part B, citing: “We do not think that Approved Document B provides the information needed to design buildings that are safe in fire”. The review will begin this year and will hold three objectives: making guidance easier to understand & use; staying current to new technology & industry practices; making Approved Documents more accessible, especially for SMEs.

Read Chris Smith’s full article on Construction News.