Research

[hammer1]

Hi chaps,

Doing a bit of research. What were the guidance docs pre Building regulations 1984?. What guidance in design of buildings/purpose built flats was used in regards to fire safety from the 60s-80s.

And where can one obtain a copy?

Thanks in advance

[kurnal]

Until 1991 the guidance for flats was CP3 chapter 4 part 1- editions were published in 1948, 1963 and 1971. The Building Regulations between 1984 and 1991 were covered by a document called "Mandatory Rules for Means of Escape", as between 1984 and 1991 the fire authority was responsible for the enforcement of Building Regulation functional reguirement B1- Means of escape from fire. In 1991 the Bickerdyke Allen report transferred responsibility to the Building Authority.

I have some of the documents electronically, but if you take a look at the following link you can download a draft copy of Colin Todds latest tome which is an excellent and complete compendium of everything you need to know about the design of flats.

You may have to register with the LGA website first.

http://www.lga.gov.uk/lga/tio/18055650

[hammer1]

Got the Colin Todd excellent piece, many thanks for the other info.

Cheers

[colin todd]

Big Al,  Excellent and complete!!! Your accolade is the highest point in my whole career since a few weeks ago a geezer from the fbu shook my hand and I had lunch with a geezer from CFOA all on the same day.  And it cost less than it cost me for the lunch.