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NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 7 2022 (Booklets B C E)

Subject to paragraph (3), building work shall be carried out so that materials which become part of an external wall, or specified attachment, of a relevant building are of European Classification A2-

NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 7 2022 (Booklets B C E)

In this regulation— (a) a "relevant building" means a building with a storey (not including roof-top plant areas or any storey consisting exclusively of plant rooms) at least 18 m above ground level a

NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 7 2022 (Booklets B C E)

Where a building has a storey the floor of which is 18 m or more above ground level, any insulation material, and any filler material (such as the core materials of metal composite panels, sandwich pa

NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 9 2025 (Booklets E R)

In paragraph 2.34, delete "BS 5588-1" and substitute – "BS 9991".

NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 9 2025 (Booklets E R)

After paragraph 2.34, insert – "Smoke control in common escape routes 2.34A The smoke control in common escape routes should be in accordance with the relevant recommendations of BS 9991 and the provi

NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 9 2025 (Booklets E R)

Each individual flat should be provided with either – (a) smoke alarms complying with BS EN 14604 and a heat alarm or alarms complying with BS 5446-2 installed in accordance with paragraphs 2.25 to 2.

NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 9 2025 (Booklets E R)

Where any storey in a flat is more than 200 m2 in area, the flat should be provided with an automatic fire detection and fire alarm system complying with BS 5839-6 of at least Grade A Category LD2 sta

NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 9 2025 (Booklets E R)

Where any new habitable room or kitchen is provided, an automatic fire detection and fire alarm system in accordance with paragraph 2.23 or 2.24 should be installed within the new habitable room or ki

NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 9 2025 (Booklets E R)

Outlets from a fire main should be located in the firefighting lobby or, in the case of a shaft serving flats, in the firefighting stairway (see Diagram b).

NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 9 2025 (Booklets E R)

Smoke control should be provided in accordance with BS 9999 or, where the firefighting shaft only serves flats, the provisions for smoke control given in paragraph 2.34A may be followed instead.

NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 9 2025 (Booklets E R)

Firefighting shafts should be designed and constructed in accordance with the relevant recommendations BS 9999. Where a building falls within paragraph 6.3(a) or (c) all firefighting shafts should hav

NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 9 2025 (Booklets E R)

In a building containing flats with a top storey more than 11 m above ground level, an evacuation alert system (EAS) should be provided in accordance with BS 8629. The system should enable the fire an

NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 9 2025 (Booklets E R)

An evacuation alert system is not, and should not be confused with, a fire alarm system. The EAS should not be integrated with a fire detection and fire alarm system (or any other system), nor should

NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 9 2025 (Booklets E R)

To assist the fire and rescue service to identify each floor in a building containing flats with a top storey more than 11 m above ground level, floor identification signs and flat indicator signs sho

NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 9 2025 (Booklets E R)

The floor identification signs should meet all of the following—(a) the signs should be located on every landing of a protected stairway and every protected corridor/lobby (or open access balcony) int

NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 9 2025 (Booklets E R)

The floor number designations should meet all of the following conditions—(a) The floor closest to the mean ground level should be designated as either Floor 0 or Ground Floor; (b) Each floor above th

NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 9 2025 (Booklets E R)

Each floor below the ground floor should be numbered sequentially beginning with Floor -1 or Basement 1.

NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 9 2025 (Booklets E R)

All floor identification signs should be supplemented by flat indicator signs, which provide information relating to the flats accessed on each storey. The flat indicator signs should meet all of the

NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 9 2025 (Booklets E R)

A building containing flats with a top storey more than 11 m above ground level should be provided with a secure information box.

NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 9 2025 (Booklets E R)

The box should meet all of the following conditions— (a) sized to accommodate all necessary information; (b) easily located and identified by firefighters (c) secured to resist unauthorised access but

NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 9 2025 (Booklets E R)

Best practice guidance can be found in Sections 2 to 4 of the 'Code of Practice for the Provision of Premises Information Boxes in Residential Buildings' published by the Fire Industry Association (FI

NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 9 2025 (Booklets E R)

For existing buildings which are relevant premises or buildings containing one or more flats, subject to extension and/or alteration work, the information required should only relate to the work invol

NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 9 2025 (Booklets E R)

To satisfy the requirements of Regulation 37B, an automatic sprinkler system should be provided in – (a) a building, containing one or more flats, with a storey more than 11 m above ground level; (b)

NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 9 2025 (Booklets E R)

Regulation 37B applies when any of the above buildings in paragraph 8.5 are newly erected or formed after a material change of use. It also applies to certain alterations and/or extensions where Regul

NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 9 2025 (Booklets E R)

Where an existing building is already provided with an automatic sprinkler system, the building as a whole should be no less compliant after an alteration and/or extension. The automatic sprinkler sys

NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 9 2025 (Booklets E R)

"Fire safety duties" has the meaning given by Article 52 of the Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 or duties associated with the fire safety measures in a building containing one o

NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 9 2025 (Booklets E R)

Where a building is a relevant premises or contains one or more flats, the person carrying out the work shall— (a) provide adequate fire safety information to the person with fire safety duties in a b

NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 9 2025 (Booklets E R)

A building shall be designed and constructed with a suitable automatic fire suppression system. This regulation applies only to— (a) a building, containing one or more flats, with a storey more than 1

NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 9 2025 (Booklets E R)

Table 4.2 Minimum periods of fire resistance Purpose group of building | Minimum period (minutes) for elements of structure and other components of the building forming part of Basement storey+ inclu

NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 9 2025 (Booklets E R)

BS 5867: Specification for fabrics for curtains and drapes Part 2: 1980 (1993) Flammability requirements AMD 4319 July 1983. BS 6387: 2013 Test method for resistance to fire of cables required to mai

NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 9 2025 (Booklets E R)

Part 8: 2023 Design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of voice alarm systems. Code of practice Part 9: 2021 Code of practice for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

The provision of a sufficient supply of land for housing is a core component of the LDP. There is currently an ample supply of land already identified in existing development plans, and future growth

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

For proposals of 20 units or more, a minimum of 20% must demonstrate how the 'Lifetime Homes' approach has been taken account of, to ensure that new developments are accessible to all and will assist

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

The Council will only permit a residential development of 40 units or greater, where a minimum of 10% of the total units, are provided as affordable housing. Where a proposed site has been artificiall

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

The affordable housing element of the proposed development should be distributed throughout the general housing layout and not be easily distinguishable by means of its general design, materials or fi

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

Where it is demonstrated that a development is not viable, a reduced or alternative provision of affordable housing may be acceptable.

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

Residential development proposals of 25 units or more, or on sites of 1 hectare or more, will be expected to provide well designed, safe and accessible public open space as an integral part of the ove

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

A reduction in these open space standards will be considered in the case of apartment development or where the development is designed to integrate with and make use of adjoining public open space.

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

For schemes of 10 units or more, including outline applications, the Council will require the submission of a Design and Access Statement, to provide evidence of how the development will deliver a qua

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

Historically, difficulties have been experienced by social housing providers in securing the land necessary for affordable housing provision. To assist the delivery of affordable housing and promote m

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

To ensure that affordable housing is appropriately integrated within the layout, the affordable units should wherever possible be 'pepper-potted' throughout the development and not be distinguishable

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

To secure the provision of affordable housing required under this policy, the Council may require developers to enter into a planning agreement under Section 76 of the Planning Act (Northern Ireland)

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

To help meet the full range of housing needs advocated in the SPPS, the Council will also encourage the 'Lifetime Homes' approach, as well as

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

Residential development comprising of 10 or more units;

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

The purpose of this Appendix is to set out the Council's detailed guidance to provide a consistent basis against which to consider an extension and/or alteration to a dwelling house or flat, including

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

The guidance is intended to advise homeowners on how to extend or alter their property in a neighbourly manner that is sympathetic with the original property, respects the character and appearance of

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

Although the guidance may not cover all the site specific issues that can arise it covers the main considerations that will be taken into account when determining a planning application. If it is foll

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

An extension or alteration to a residential property should be designed to become an integral part of the property both functionally and visually. Such works should not be designed in isolation solely

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

The overall aim is to encourage high quality design solutions irrespective of whether the approach followed seeks to mirror the style of the existing property or adopts a contemporary modern design ap

Antrim and Newtownabbey·LDP 2030 Plan Strategy (adopted 2025)

An extension or alteration should not be so large or so prominent as to dominate the host property or its wider surroundings, rather development proposals should be in scale with existing and adjoinin