Add to ORKGAs an alternative to the provisions of paragraph 7.16 or 7.17, the compartment wall may extend through the roof for a minimum of either of the following (see Diagram 5.2c). a. Where the height difference between the two roofs is less than 375mm, 375mm above the top surface of the adjoining roof covering. b. 200mm above the top surface of the adjoining roof covering where either of the following applies. i. The height difference between the two roofs is 375mm or more. ii. The roof coverings either side of the wall are of a material classified as BROOF(t4)
Cavity barriers are not required between double-skinned corrugated or profiled insulated roof sheeti...
It is not appropriate to complete a line of compartment walls by fitting cavity barriers above them....
See Diagram 2.1d. In addition to meeting the provisions in paragraph 2.5, the dwellinghouse should c...
As an alternative to the provisions of paragraphs 5.12 to 5.14, the compartment wall may extend thro...
a. ANY BUILDING OR COMPARTMENT Roof covering over this distance to be designated BROOF(t4) rated on...
Adjoining buildings should only be separated by walls, not floors. Compartment walls common to two o...
NOTES: Separation distances do not apply to the boundary between roofs of a pair of semi-detached d...
Compartment walls in a top storey beneath a roof should be continued through the roof space
The insulation should make contact with both skins of sheeting. See also Diagram 5.2a regarding the ...
Particular attention is drawn to the following points. a. Membranes used as part of the external w...
NOTES: None of the above designations are suitable for protected stairways. Polycarbonate and uPVC...
Compartment walls should be able to accommodate deflection of the floor, when exposed to fire, by ei...
Provisions for the fire properties of roofs are given in other parts of this document. a. Requireme...
See para 2.5 Alternative cavity barrier arrangements in roof space over protected stairway in a hou...
NOTES: 1.There are restrictions on the use of plastic rooflights in the guidance to requirement B2 ...
Cavity barriers are not required between double-skinned corrugated or profiled insulated roof sheeti...
It is not appropriate to complete a line of compartment walls by fitting cavity barriers above them....
See Diagram 2.1d. In addition to meeting the provisions in paragraph 2.5, the dwellinghouse should c...
As an alternative to the provisions of paragraphs 5.12 to 5.14, the compartment wall may extend thro...
a. ANY BUILDING OR COMPARTMENT Roof covering over this distance to be designated BROOF(t4) rated on...
Adjoining buildings should only be separated by walls, not floors. Compartment walls common to two o...
NOTES: Separation distances do not apply to the boundary between roofs of a pair of semi-detached d...
Compartment walls in a top storey beneath a roof should be continued through the roof space
The insulation should make contact with both skins of sheeting. See also Diagram 5.2a regarding the ...
Particular attention is drawn to the following points. a. Membranes used as part of the external w...
NOTES: None of the above designations are suitable for protected stairways. Polycarbonate and uPVC...
Compartment walls should be able to accommodate deflection of the floor, when exposed to fire, by ei...
Provisions for the fire properties of roofs are given in other parts of this document. a. Requireme...
See para 2.5 Alternative cavity barrier arrangements in roof space over protected stairway in a hou...
NOTES: 1.There are restrictions on the use of plastic rooflights in the guidance to requirement B2 ...
Cavity barriers are not required between double-skinned corrugated or profiled insulated roof sheeti...
It is not appropriate to complete a line of compartment walls by fitting cavity barriers above them....
See Diagram 2.1d. In addition to meeting the provisions in paragraph 2.5, the dwellinghouse should c...