Building (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (SI 2018/1230) — Regulation 7

Building (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (SI 2018/1230) — Regulation 7. Banned the use of combustible materials in the external walls of buildings over 18 metres containing dwellings, student accommodation, care homes, and hospitals. The most direct regulatory response to the Grenfell Tower fire. This page provides a structured summary, key provisions, and practical guidance on the application of Regulation 7 — Combustible Materials Ban (2018) to UK fire safety engineering, building design, and Building Safety Act compliance.