{"id":36920,"date":"2022-12-01T09:47:48","date_gmt":"2022-12-01T09:47:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rts.vents.co.uk\/blog\/?p=36920"},"modified":"2022-12-01T11:59:11","modified_gmt":"2022-12-01T11:59:11","slug":"2022-approved-document-b-fire-safety-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rts.vents.co.uk\/blog\/2022-approved-document-b-fire-safety-update\/","title":{"rendered":"2022 Approved Document B (Fire Safety) Update"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row rt_row_background_width=”default” rt_row_style=”default-style” rt_row_borders=”” rt_row_paddings=”true” rt_bg_effect=”classic” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”cover” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll” rt_bg_video_format=”self-hosted”][vc_column rt_wrp_col_paddings=”false” rt_border_top=”” rt_border_bottom=”” rt_border_left=”” rt_border_right=”” rt_border_top_mobile=”” rt_border_bottom_mobile=”” rt_border_left_mobile=”” rt_border_right_mobile=”” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”auto auto” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll”][vc_single_image image=”36980″ img_size=”600×336″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_outline”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row rt_row_background_width=”default” rt_row_style=”default-style” rt_row_borders=”” rt_row_paddings=”true” rt_bg_effect=”classic” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”cover” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll” rt_bg_video_format=”self-hosted”][vc_column rt_wrp_col_paddings=”false” rt_border_top=”” rt_border_bottom=”” rt_border_left=”” rt_border_right=”” rt_border_top_mobile=”” rt_border_bottom_mobile=”” rt_border_left_mobile=”” rt_border_right_mobile=”” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”auto auto” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll”][vc_column_text]Effective today (1 December 2022), Building Regulations Approved Document B<\/a> has extended the ban on combustible materials to more residential constructions in England, strengthening fire safety standards further.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The 2022 amendments<\/a> include new restrictions on materials used within the external surfaces of residential buildings over 11m high and boundary walls of those 11m high and below.\u00a0 This new guidance will encompass cavity weep hole ducts which pass through to the outer surface of the wall, resulting in more low and mid-rise projects requiring Rytons non-combustible metal Rytweep\u00ae<\/sup> rather than the traditional plastic component.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Note: Approved Document B 2019 edition incorporating the 2020 amendments will continue to apply where a<\/span> building notice or an initial notice has been given to, or full plans deposited with, a local authority <\/span>before 1 December 2022.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row rt_row_background_width=”default” rt_row_style=”default-style” rt_row_borders=”” rt_row_paddings=”true” rt_bg_effect=”classic” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”cover” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll” rt_bg_video_format=”self-hosted”][vc_column rt_wrp_col_paddings=”false” rt_border_top=”” rt_border_bottom=”” rt_border_left=”” rt_border_right=”” rt_border_top_mobile=”” rt_border_bottom_mobile=”” rt_border_left_mobile=”” rt_border_right_mobile=”” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”auto auto” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll”][vc_column_text]Update to Relevant Buildings: high-rise buildings with a storey 18m high or more<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Hotels, hostels and boarding houses have been added to the list of relevant buildings, joining apartments,<\/span> student accommodation, care homes,<\/span> sheltered housing<\/span>, hospitals, <\/span>and dormitories in boarding<\/span> schools.\u00a0 As per Regulation 7(2), relevant buildings require materials forming part of the external walls to be non-combustible – including weep hole ducts.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row rt_row_background_width=”default” rt_row_style=”default-style” rt_row_borders=”” rt_row_paddings=”true” rt_bg_effect=”classic” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”cover” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll” rt_bg_video_format=”self-hosted”][vc_column rt_wrp_col_paddings=”false” rt_border_top=”” rt_border_bottom=”” rt_border_left=”” rt_border_right=”” rt_border_top_mobile=”” rt_border_bottom_mobile=”” rt_border_left_mobile=”” rt_border_right_mobile=”” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”auto auto” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll”][vc_column_text]Update to Residential Purpose Groups 1 and 2: buildings where people sleep on the premises (residential, institutional or hospitality)<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Mid-rise buildings more than 11m high<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The external surfaces of external walls should comply with European Classification A2-s1, d0 or better.\u00a0 As cavity weep hole ducts pass through to the outer surface, non-combustible components will be required.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Houses, mid-rise and low-rise buildings 11m high or less<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The external surfaces of external walls within 1m of the relevant boundary should comply with European Classification B-s3, d2 or better.\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>As plastic materials cannot meet the B-s3, d2 criteria, the ‘better’ non-combustible weep hole duct will be required, here.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row rt_row_background_width=”default” rt_row_style=”default-style” rt_row_borders=”” rt_row_paddings=”true” rt_bg_effect=”classic” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”cover” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll” rt_bg_video_format=”self-hosted”][vc_column rt_wrp_col_paddings=”false” rt_border_top=”” rt_border_bottom=”” rt_border_left=”” rt_border_right=”” rt_border_top_mobile=”” rt_border_bottom_mobile=”” rt_border_left_mobile=”” rt_border_right_mobile=”” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”auto auto” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

For your convenience, here is an updated guide to the Rytweep\u00ae<\/sup> for the job.<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row rt_row_background_width=”default” rt_row_style=”default-style” rt_row_borders=”” rt_row_paddings=”true” rt_bg_effect=”classic” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”cover” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll” rt_bg_video_format=”self-hosted” rt_padding_top=”12″ rt_padding_bottom=”12″][vc_column width=”1\/2″ rt_wrp_col_paddings=”false” rt_border_top=”” rt_border_bottom=”” rt_border_left=”” rt_border_right=”” rt_border_top_mobile=”” rt_border_bottom_mobile=”” rt_border_left_mobile=”” rt_border_right_mobile=”” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”auto auto” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll”][vc_column_text]Rytons A1\u00ae<\/sup> Fire-rated Metal Rytweep\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”36948″ img_size=”full” style=”vc_box_outline” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/rts.vents.co.uk\/blog\/product-details\/rytons-a1-fire-rated-metal-rytweep-fire-rated-cavity-weep\/”][vc_column_text]An A1 classified, non-combustible weep hole duct for:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Any building more than 11m high where people sleep on the premises
\n(residential, institutional or hospitality).
\n\u2022 Walls within 1m of the boundary for any building 11m high or less where
\npeople sleep on the premises (residential, institutional or hospitality).<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0NBS Source specification<\/a>
\n\u2022 Find out more >><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ rt_wrp_col_paddings=”false” rt_border_top=”” rt_border_bottom=”” rt_border_left=”” rt_border_right=”” rt_border_top_mobile=”” rt_border_bottom_mobile=”” rt_border_left_mobile=”” rt_border_right_mobile=”” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”auto auto” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll”][vc_column_text]Rytons Ultra-clear Rytweep\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”36949″ img_size=”full” style=”vc_box_outline” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/rts.vents.co.uk\/blog\/product-details\/rytons-rytweep-cavity-weep-rytweep\/”][vc_column_text]A concealed plastic weep hole duct for:<\/p>\n

\u2022 House building*<\/div>\n
\u2022 Other residential buildings 11m high or less*<\/div>\n
\u2022 Other masonry cavity wall constructions.<\/div>\n

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* Excluding walls within 1m of the boundary (see alternative).<\/p>\n

\u2022 NBS Source specification<\/a>
\n\u2022 Find out more >><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row rt_row_background_width=”default” rt_row_style=”default-style” rt_row_borders=”” rt_row_paddings=”true” rt_bg_effect=”classic” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”cover” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll” rt_bg_video_format=”self-hosted”][vc_column rt_wrp_col_paddings=”false” rt_border_top=”” rt_border_bottom=”” rt_border_left=”” rt_border_right=”” rt_border_top_mobile=”” rt_border_bottom_mobile=”” rt_border_left_mobile=”” rt_border_right_mobile=”” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”auto auto” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll”][vc_column_text]Rytons Rytweep\u00ae<\/sup> range is available from stockists nationwide.<\/p>\n

For supplier details, further information or samples, please do not hesitate to contact Rytons Technical Sales office on 01536 511874<\/strong> or email admin@rytons.com<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row rt_row_background_width=”default” rt_row_style=”default-style” rt_row_borders=”” rt_row_paddings=”true” rt_bg_effect=”classic” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”cover” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll” rt_bg_video_format=”self-hosted”][vc_column rt_wrp_col_paddings=”false” rt_border_top=”” rt_border_bottom=”” rt_border_left=”” rt_border_right=”” rt_border_top_mobile=”” rt_border_bottom_mobile=”” rt_border_left_mobile=”” rt_border_right_mobile=”” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”auto auto” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll”][vc_column_text]Useful Regulation guides:<\/p>\n

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