Approved Document B (Fire safety) volume 2: Buildings other than dwellings, 2019 edition incorporating 2020 and 2022 amendments

Approved Document B (Fire safety) volume 2: Buildings other than dwellings, 2019 edition incorporating 2020 and 2022 amendments. This Approved Document offers practical guidance on meeting the fire safety requirements of the Building Regulations 2010 for buildings other than dwellings in England. It applies to a wide range of buildings, such as offices, shops, industrial sites, and places of assembly. The document covers means of warning and escape, internal and external fire spread, and access for the fire and rescue service. Compliance with this guidance is a primary method of demonstrating that legal fire safety obligations under the Building Regulations have been met for new buildings and alterations. This page provides a structured summary, key provisions, and practical guidance on the application of Approved Document B Vol 2 (2019) to UK fire safety engineering, building design, and Building Safety Act compliance.