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Dispute case outcome - confirmation that a ramp within the curtilage of a dwelling should comply with any relevant parts of the technical handbooks, this is not limited to access ramps.
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Date of publication: 08 February 2019
The LABSS Final Decision in this case is that a protected corridor should be provided with smoke ventilation in accordance with the recommendations in 2.9.14. The diagram in Figure 2.5 ‘Upper Floor…
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Date of publication: 28 February 2018
Having carefully considered all the information submitted in this case, it is the view of Scottish Ministers that the proposal does meet the requirements of Standard 2.8.
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Date of publication: 03 May 2018
The outcome of the discussion on Type 16 was that all agreed the interpretation taken by GCC. A building in place for more than 28 consecutive days requires a building warrant. The 28 days would not…
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Date of publication: 17 October 2018
While each case should be considered on its own merits, the LABSS decision is that, in general, alterations to the racking system in a bonded warehouse shouldbe considered as falling within Type 2 of…
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Date of publication: 08 October 2018
The purpose of this checklist is to help support Building Standards surveyors undertake reasonable inquiry for non-domestic energy submissions. Guidance on how to use this checklist is presented in…
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Date of publication: 29 October 2019
Installation in a flat with a protected enclosure
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Date of publication: 04 February 2020
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Date of publication: 20 February 2015
LABSS considers that where smoke detection and alarm systems are installed within unaltered dwellings the installation is accepted as being an improvement.
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Date of publication: 24 August 2015
The guidance supporting the Standards in Section 2: Fire of the domestic technical handbook (TH) recommends that fire doors should be self-closing and installed in accordance with the recommendations…
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