Every rule your project must meet, found for you.

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

Materials in external walls of tall buildings 2.14A The Building Regulations restrict the use of combustible materials in the external walls of buildings with a topmost storey over 18 m in height. Ref

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

BS EN 15725: 2010 Extended application reports on fire performance of construction products and building elements.

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 7 2022 (Booklets B C E)

Table 5.1A Reaction to fire performance of external surfaces of walls Building Type | Building height | Less than 1 m from the relevant boundary | 1 m or more from the relevant boundary 'Relevant bu

NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 8 2022 (Booklet R)

The provision of an enlarged cubicle in a separate sex toilet washroom can benefit ambulant people who have a disability, people with assistance dogs, as well as people with children and people (e.g.

NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 8 2022 (Booklet R)

At least one Changing Places toilet should be provided in the following types of building (under paragraph 1.2 principles - for a new building see paragraph 1.3 and, - for a whole building formed by m

NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 8 2022 (Booklet R)

Assembly, entertainment and recreation buildings can be defined as buildings such as; (i) amusement arcades; (ii) art galleries; (iii) cinemas; (iv) concert halls; (v) conference centres; (vi) further

NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 8 2022 (Booklet R)

BS 8300-2: 2018 Design of an accessible and inclusive built environment Part 2: Buildings - Code of practice

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

The Department of Health has produced a set of guidance documents on fire precautions in health care buildings under the general title of the Northern Ireland Firecode. A suitable approach for the des

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

Guidance on this and other aspects of means of escape in an Assembly building is given in the relevant recommendations of BS 9999.

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

The guidance in section 7 is concerned with ensuring the person responsible for a building has the necessary as-built information relating to fire safety matters to enable them to manage the building

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

It is the view of the Department that the requirements of Regulation 37B in Part E will be met when a suitable automatic fire suppression system is provided where it is necessary. The key characterist

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

However, in developing an appropriate fire safety design for a building it may be necessary to consider the way in which it will be managed. A design which relies on an unrealistic or unsustainable ma

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

Delete paragraph 5.15 and substitute – "5.15 Where a building is compartmented and contains an atrium in accordance with paragraph 4.23(d) the relevant recommendations of BS 9999 may be followed for c

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

After paragraph 6.1, insert – "6.1A The main factor determining the facilities needed to assist the Fire and Rescue Service is the size of the building. Generally, most firefighting is carried out wit

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

Delete 1st paragraph of 6.3 and substitute – "6.3 A building should be provided with a firefighting shaft or shafts, to serve all storeys, where – (a) it has a storey more than 18 m above fire and res

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

A minimum of two firefighting shafts (each containing a firefighting lift) should be provided to buildings with a storey that has a floor area of 900 m2 or more and a floor level 18 m or more above fi

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

A minimum of two firefighting shafts (which do not need to include a firefighting lift) should be provided to buildings where 6.3(b) applies.

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

If the building is fitted throughout with a sprinkler system in accordance with Section 8, then sufficient fire-fighting shafts should be provided so that every part of every storey is no more than 60

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

If the building is not fitted with sprinklers, then every part of every storey should be no more than 60 m from a fire main in a fire-fighting shaft and in addition 45 m from a fire main outlet in a p

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

Note 1: Distance should be measured from the fire main outlet on a route suitable for laying a hose. Note 2: If the internal layout is not known, direct distances may be used for assessment. The direc

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

This Technical Booklet gives further recommendations for the provision of sprinklers as a compensatory feature in relation to – (a) shop store-rooms (see paragraph 2.103); (b) raised storage floors (s

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

Automatic sprinkler systems should be designed and installed in accordance with the following – (a) For residential buildings, the requirements of BS 9251; and (b) For non-residential buildings, or re

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

For non-residential sprinkler systems designed and installed to BS EN 12845, water supplies and pumps should be in accordance with the relevant recommendations of that standard.

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

Replacement pages Delete existing pages 161, 162, 163, 164, 165 and 166 and substitute pages (vi), (vii), (viii), (ix), (x), (xi) and (xii) given in the Replacement pages section.

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

"Internal linings" means the materials lining any partition, wall, ceiling or other internal structure;

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

A building shall be so designed and constructed that in the event of a fire there is— (a) where appropriate, adequate means of automatic detection; (b) adequate means of giving warning; and (c) adequa

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

To inhibit the spread of fire within a building the internal linings shall— (a) offer adequate resistance to the spread of flame over their surfaces; and (b) where they are located in a circulation sp

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

A building shall be so designed and constructed that, in the event of a fire, its stability will be retained for a reasonable period. (2) A wall common to two or more buildings shall be so designed an

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

The external walls and roof of a building shall be so designed and constructed that they afford adequate resistance to the spread of fire over them, and from one building to another, having regard to—

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)

Purpose group of building: 7 (b) car park for light vehicles – (i) open sided car park(7): Basement storey more than 10 m depth - Not applicable; Basement storey not more than 10 m depth - Not applica

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

+ The floor over a basement (or if there is more than one basement, the floor over the topmost basement) should meet the provisions for the ground and upper storeys if that period is higher. * Increas

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

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

Employment land and premises are essential to the future economic prosperity and growth of our Borough. The identification of a wide range of suitable opportunities is therefore a key role for the LDP

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

The attractiveness of our Borough's town centres and commercial areas is also a vital component of economic and social activity within our Borough. Their continued vitality and viability is therefore

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

Tourism is a key growth sector within the Borough's economy. The quality of tourism attractions, facilities and accommodation is integral to the performance of this sector and the delivery of the Coun

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

Establish Antrim and Newtownabbey as a premier business location where both existing and new, innovative, cultural and creative enterprise can prosper.

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

Provide a range and quality of land and premises to facilitate business growth, promote economic diversification and protect our strategically important employment locations including the Regional Gat

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

Support the development of sustainable tourism and enhanced tourism infrastructure.

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

EMPLOYMENT A Place of Economic Opportunity 5

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

Establish Antrim and Newtownabbey as a premier business location where both existing and new, innovative, cultural and creative enterprise can prosper.

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

Provide a range and quality of land and premises to facilitate business growth, promote economic diversification and protect our strategically important employment locations including the Regional Gat

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

Promote development and regeneration of our town centres and commercial areas.

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

Support the development of sustainable tourism and enhanced tourism infrastructure.

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

As part of the Council's commitment to enhanced prosperity in our Borough, the role of the Local Development Plan (LDP) is to facilitate continued employment growth that meets the needs of our Borough

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

The Council has identified existing strategically located industrial/employment sites (generally of 10 hectares or greater in size) as Strategic Employment Locations (SEL). These sites are listed in T

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

The Council also considers two new SELs are required, one in Antrim and, one in Ballyclare to meet the long-term industrial and business needs of these places. The location and boundaries of these sit

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

As the primary employment sites serving our Borough the Council will operate a presumption against the alternative use of land and premises in SELs to safeguard them for future employment purposes.

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

Metropolitan Newtownabbey Global Point, Monkstown Industrial Estate, Church Road, Mallusk, South of Antrim Road (Mallusk), North of Antrim Road (Mallusk), Antrim Rathenraw Industrial Estate, Newpark I