Means of Escape in Case of Fire in houses and flats, Part B1
Which of the following new construction require a smoke detection system to be installed:-
New Bungalow?
New 2 storey House?
New Block of Flats?
Loft conversion of two storey house?
Ground Floor Extension to existing house?
In a Loft conversion of a two storey house what are the two options available for adequate MOE?
In a two storey house the proposal is to remove the partition between the hall and stairs and the rooms to make an open plan room. What is the implication for adequate Means of Escape?
In a block of flats what is the highest storey that can have a bedroom as an Inner room off a lounge?
If an escape window is installed what are the minimum dimensions and position?
If an escape window leads only to a back garden how deep does the garden have to be so that a person can get far enough away?
In a block of flats where would one need to have an automatic opening vent? What other ventilation of the common areas are needed?
When does the internal corridor of a flat need to be fire-resistant?
In a block of flats how long can a common corridor be between two escape routes before needing a smoke resistant door to sub-divide the corridor?
What is the maximum travel distance in a flat?
Building Regulations
What is the meaning of:-
Building?
Controlled service or fitting?
dwelling?
Dwelling-house?
Floor area?
What is Building Work?
What is the meaning of material alteration? Give an example.
What is the difference between a material change of use and building work?
If it is proposed to sub-divide a flat, which has less than satisfactory escape route at the moment through the common areas, to make two flats from one. Does the unsatisfactory escape route have to be improved? Give
reasons?
What are the statutory notifications of Building Work? How many days do the regulations suggest?
When does a SAP rating have to be given for a new house?
Building Act 1984
What is the legal status of the Approved Documents?
What are the statutory duties of the Local Authority?
If entry to a premise is refused what legal rights of entry are there?
What is the meaning of Building? Is a boat a building?
