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B1 - Means Of Warning And Escape

The latest decision letters relating to Determinations specific to this technical part have been published on the Communities and Local Government website.


Below are links to earlier appeals:

  • Requirement B1
    • Determination of compliance with Requirement B1 of the Building Regulations 2000 (as amended) in respect of building work to erect a single storey extension. 23 Sep 2005 (Ref 45/1/220).
  • Requirement B1
    • Determination of compliance with Requirement B1 of the Building Regulations 2000 (as amended) in respect of a loft conversion in a second floor flat. 5 Apr 2005 (Ref 45/1/218).
  • Requirement B1
    • Determination of compliance with Requirement B1 of the Building Regulations 2000 (as amended) in respect of building work to erect two additional storeys to a three storey building to form a maisonette. 21 Jan 2005 (Ref 45/1/217).
  • Requirement B1
    • Determination of compliance with Requirement B1 of the Building Regulations 2000 (as amended) in respect of the erection of a rear two storey extension, a loft conversion, and internal alterations to a two storey house. 15 Sep 2004 (Ref 45/1/214).
  • Requirement B1
    • Determination of compliance with Requirement B1 ("Means of warning and escape") of the Building Regulations 2000 (as amended) in respect of a loft conversion at a Farm House. 13 Aug 2004 (Ref 45/1/215).
  • Requirement B1
    • Determination of compliance with Requirement B1 in respect of the provision of a gallery forming part of building work comprising a first floor extension to a two storey house. 1 July 2004 (Ref: 45/1/213).
  • Requirement B1
    • Determination of compliance with Requirement B1 in respect of an external 'Ladder Bracket' forming part of building work comprising a roof space conversion. 1 Jul 2004 (Ref: 45/1/211).
  • Requirement B1
    • Determination of compliance with Requirement B1 ("Means of Warning and Escape") of the Building Regulations 2000 (as amended) in respect of a loft conversion in a first floor flat to form a maisonette. 16 Jun 2003 (Ref: 45/1/206).
  • Requirement B1
    • Determination of compliance with Requirement B1 in respect of the provision of an enlarged gallery area at third floor level, forming part of building work in a maisonette. 14 Feb 2003 (Ref: 45/1/203).
  • Requirement B1
    • Determination of compliance with Requirement B1 ("Means of Warning and Escape") of the Building Regulations 2000 in respect of a second floor extension to Flat 4. 11 Oct 2002 (Ref: 45/1/202).
  • Requirement B1
    • Determination of compliance with Requirement B1 ("Means of Warning and Escape") of the Building Regulations 2000 (as amended) in respect of a loft conversion. 29 Apr 2002 (Ref: 45/1/200).
  • Requirement B1
    • Determination of compliance with Requirement B1 ("Means of Warning and Escape") of the Building Regulations 2000 in respect of a loft conversion. 15 Feb 2002 (Ref: 45/1/196).
  • Requirement B1
    • Determination of compliance with Requirement B1 ("Means of Warning and Escape") of the Building Regulations 2000 in respect of a loft conversion. 30 Nov 2001 (Ref: 45/1/197).
  • Requirement B1
    • Determination of compliance with Requirement B1 in respect of Building work required to provide for a change of use from a dwelling to a guest house with an ancillary tea room. 9 Nov 2001 (Ref: 45/1/195).
  • Requirement B1
    • Determination of compliance with Requirement B1 (Means of escape) of the Building Regulations 1991 (as amended) in respect of an inner room situation in a penthouse. 24 Jul 2001 (Ref: 45/1/188).
  • Requirement B1
    • Determination of compliance with Requirement B1 (Means of Warning and Escape) of the Building Regulations 1991 (as amended) in respect of a loft conversion. 1 Jun 2001 (Ref: 45/1/194).
  • Requirement B1
    • Determination of compliance with Requirement B1 (means of escape) of the Building Regulations 1991 (as amended) in respect of an additional gallery in a flat. 20 Apr 2001 (Ref: 45/1/190).
  • Requirement B1
    • Determination of compliance with Requirement B1 (means of escape) of the Building Regulations 1991 (as amended) in respect of an additional gallery in a flat. 24 Jan 2001 (Ref: 45/1/190).
  • Requirement B1
    • Determination of compliance with Requirement B1 in respect of alterations to the 4th and 5th floor maisonette to provide an alternative means of escape from the 5th floor of a building. 2 Aug 2000 (Ref: 45/1/185).
  • Requirement B1
    • Determination of compliance with Requirement B1 (Means of Escape) of the Building Regulations 1991 (as amended) in respect of a loft conversion in a second floor flat. 7 Jun 2000 (Ref: 45/1/186).
  • Requirement B1
    • Determination of compliance with Requirement B1 (Means of Escape) of the Building Regulations 1991 (as amended) in respect of alterations relating to retail and office accommodation. 28 Mar 2000 (Ref: 45/1/184).
  • Requirement B1
    • Determination of compliance with Requirement B1 (Means of Escape) of the Building Regulations 1991 (as amended) in respect of a single storey ground floor rear extension. 11 Nov 1999 (Ref: 45/1/183).
  • Requirement B1
    • Determination of compliance with Requirement B1 (Means of Escape) of the Building Regulations 1991 (as amended) in respect of the provision of a gallery level within the existing roof space of a flat. 21 Oct 1999 (Ref: 45/1/180).
  • Requirement B1
    • Determination of compliance with Requirement B1 ("Means of Escape") of the Building Regulations 1991 (as amended) in respect of shop fitting building work. 3 Sep 1999 (Ref: 45/1/175).
  • Requirement B1
    • Determination of compliance with Requirement B1 ("Means of Escape") of the Building Regulations 1991 (as amended) in respect of proposed south aisle extension and associated alterations at a Church. 24 Aug 1999 (Ref: 45/1/173).
  • Requirement B1
    • Determination of compliance with Requirement B1 ("Means of Escape") of the Building Regulations 1991 (as amended) in respect of a loft conversion. 9 Aug 1999 (Ref:45/1/182).
  • Requirement B1(2)
    • Determination of compliance with Requirement B1 ("Fire Safety - Means of Escape") of the Building Regulations 1991 (as amended) in respect of a loft conversion. 22 Jun 1999 (Ref: 45/1/178).
  • Requirement B1
    • Determination of compliance with Requirement B1 ("Fire Safety - Means of Escape") of the Building Regulations 1991 (as amended) in respect of alterations and extension at a health centre. 22 Jun 1999 (Ref: 45/1/169).
  • Requirement B1
    • Determination of compliance with Requirement B1 ("Means of Escape") of the Building Regulations 1991 (as amended) in respect of a proposed loft conversion. 20 Apr 1999 (Ref: 45/1/177).
  • Requirement B1
    • Determination of compliance with Requirement B1 ("Means of Escape") of the Building Regulations 1991 (as amended) in respect of a proposed loft conversion. 16 Mar 1999 (Ref: 45/1/174).
  • Requirement B1
    • Determination of compliance with Requirement B1 in respect of a proposed single storey dwelling unit incorporating a sleeping gallery at a former maternity hospital site. 9 Feb 1999 (Ref: 45/1/172).
  • Requirement B1
    • Determination of compliance with Requirement B1 (Means of Escape) of the Building Regulations 1991 (as amended) in respect of removal of a central stairway. 7 Aug 1998 (Ref: 45/1/165).
  • Requirement B1
    • Determination of compliance with Requirement B1 (Means of Escape) of the Building Regulations 1991 (as amended) in respect of need for fire resisting screens to single stair. 10 Feb 1998 (Ref: 45/1/161).
  • Requirement B1
    • Determination of compliance with Requirement B1 (Means of Escape) of the Building Regulations 1991 (as amended) in respect of a roof level bedroom extension. 2 Feb 1998 (Ref: 45/1/152).
  • Requirement B1
    • Determination of compliance with Requirement B1 (Fire Safety - Means of Escape) of the Building Regs 1991 (as amended) in respect of the extension and conversion of an existing roof at a Doctors Surgery. 26 Jan 1998 (Ref: 45/1/157).
  • Requirement B1
    • Determination of compliance with Requirement B1 (Means of Escape) of the Building Regulations 1991 (as amended) in respect of loft conversion to first floor self-contained flat. 22 Jan 1998 (Ref: 45/1/158).
  • Requirement B1
    • Determination of compliance with Requirement B1 (Means of Escape) of the Building Regulations 1991 (as amended) in respect of shop fitting. 13 Jan 1998 (Ref: 45/1/151).