Correspondence

Approved Document B volume 1 and 2: circular 01/2020

This circular draws attention to amendments to Approved Document B (fire safety) 2019 edition, volume 1: Dwellings & volume 2: buildings other than dwellings.

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021)
• Published: 26 May 2020

Applies to England

Documents

Approved Document B volume 1 and 2: circular 01/2020

PDF, 331 KB, 5 pages

Circular letter on Approved Document B volume 1 and 2

PDF, 213 KB, 3 pages

Details

The purpose of this Circular is to:

• draw attention to the amendments made to Approved Document B (Fire Safety), volume 1 – Dwellings, 2019 edition
• draw attention to the amendments made to Approved Document B (Fire Safety), volume 2 – Buildings other than dwellings, 2019 edition
• announce the approval and publication of the amended Approved Documents

The changes made to the Approved Documents apply only to buildings and building work in England.

These amendments come into effect on 26 November 2020.

Published 26 May 2020