The provision of an adequate means of escape from fire is fundamental to the design of new buildings and to the alteration, change of use or extension of existing buildings. It is essential that means of escape are considered at the earliest stage of a project as mistakes are very expensive to correct later in the design. There is a great deal of legislation on means of escape design and control, but this is scattered throughout a large number of statutes, regulations and guidance documents. Many buildings need to be licensed and/or registered, as well as requiring certification and Building Regulation compliance. This book provides an invaluable reference on the subject for architects, surveyors and building control officers. It: ? identifies the legislation which applies to any particular building use  ? describes the general principles of designing means of escape, together with a ten step approach for a range of residential and non-residential buildings  ? considers alternative design options based on fire safety engineering  ? outlines fire safety management in premises in use as an aid to employers, who have a statutory duty to undertake fire risk assessments.

Means of Escape from Fire

Ferguson, Anthony

Billington, M. J.

Copping, Alex

History

Wiley/Blackwell

Revised Building Regulations come into force in June 1992. This new edition takes account of the changes to requirements on fire safety, access provisions for the disabled, glazing to reduce safety risks, unvented hot water systems. The new procedures on completion certificates are covered, and new case law has been added.

The Building Regulations Explained & Illustrated

Powell-Smith, Vincent

Specialties

Blackwell Science Inc.

The Building Regulations: Explained and Illustrated provides a straightforward, well illustrated guide to building control in England and Wales. 
The Eleventh Edition has been updated and revised to include: * revisions to Part K 'Protection from falling, collision and impact' dealing with regulations on windows, skylights, ventilators and sliding or powered doors and gates * new requirements of Part N 'Glazing' on safe operation and access for cleaning for windows, skylights and ventilators * new regulations under Part M extending accessibility requirements for disabled people to dwellings * amendments to the Approved Document to support Regulation 7 on materials and workmanship. The legal and administrative chapters have been completely rewritten to take account of the rapid expansion of the approved inspector system and amendments to the Building Act 1984. A new chapter summarises eighteen Acts of Parliament and statutory instruments that relate to building control.

The Building Regulations: Explained and Illustrated, Eleventh Edition

Environmental & Natural Resources Law

Provides a straightforward, highly illustrated guide to building control in England and Wales. The new edition takes account of major revisions to the regulations on energy conservation, sound and fire.

The Building Regulations: Explained and Illustrated

Engineering & Transportation

Waters, J. R.

Simons, M. W.

Engineering

The Building Regulations: Explained and Illustrated provides a detailed, authoritative and well illustrated guide to building control in England and Wales. 
This latest edition has been substantially revised to include revised chapters on Part A Structural Stability, Part C Materials, Part E Sound, Part F Ventilation, Part L Conservation of Fuel and Power, Part M Access, and a completely new chapter on Part P Electrical Safety. A host of smaller changes to the administration of the Regulations are also included.

Bright, Keith

Business

Since publication of the first edition in 1976, The Building Regulations: Explained and Illustrated has provided a detailed, authoritative, highly illustrated and accessible guide to the regulations that must be adhered to when constructing, altering or extending a building in England and Wales. This latest edition has been fully revised throughout. Much of the content has been completely rewritten to cover the substantial changes to the Regulations since publication of the 13th edition, to ensure it continues to provide the detailed guidance needed by all those concerned with building work, including architects, building control officers, Approved Inspectors, Competent Persons, building surveyors, engineers, contractors and students in the relevant disciplines.

Barnshaw, S. P.

Bright, K. T.

Crooks, A.

Written for small builders and tradesmen such as bricklayers and carpenters, as well as householders wanting to provide more space and enhanced living conditions without the substantial cost of moving house. While there are many books that deal with the construction aspects of extending a house, there are few sources that combine the planning, construction and regulatory aspects into one easily accessible source. Extending and Improving a Home meets that need. By focussing on specific building elements – foundations, walls, roofs, services, finishes etc – the book neatly provides a comprehensive, accessible guide to the areas of home improvement that cause most concern for householders and small builders. Extending and Improving a Home will: Guide you through the maze of legislation that affects most building alterations and extensions; show how to go about getting a project realised in terms of design, choice of contractor and construction, successfully and to budget, and give sound technical solutions for all the elements of a project that also comply with Building Regulations.

Extending and Improving Your Home: An Introduction

Gibbs, Clive

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Means of Escape from Fire

The Building Regulations Explained & Illustrated

The Building Regulations: Explained and Illustrated, Eleventh Edition

The Building Regulations: Explained and Illustrated

The Building Regulations: Explained and Illustrated

The Building Regulations: Explained and Illustrated

Extending and Improving Your Home: An Introduction