The Building (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (implementing a ban on combustible materials in the external walls of high-rise residential buildings)

The Building (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (implementing a ban on combustible materials in the external walls of high-rise residential buildings). Statutory instrument amending the Building Regulations 2010 to ban the use of combustible materials in the external walls of new high-rise residential buildings, hospitals, care homes and student accommodation over 18m, with subsequent extensions in 2022. This page provides a structured summary, key provisions, and practical guidance on the application of Combustible Cladding Ban 2018 to UK fire safety engineering, building design, and Building Safety Act compliance.