Technical Booklet E Fire Safety·Page 152·5.20
Canopies and space separation exemptions
Open-sided canopies may be exempt from normal space separation requirements depending on their construction, size, and proximity to boundaries. Free-standing single-storey canopies of non-combustible materials at least 1 m from boundaries, and covered ways or carports open on two or more sides and not exceeding 40 m² are exempt from space separation rules.
The high degree of ventilation and heat dissipation achieved by open sided canopies means that the space separation required by paragraph 5.13 may be onerous.
The provisions of paragraph 5.13 should not apply to –
(a) a free standing single storey, open sided canopy, constructed of non-combustible materials, which is not less than 1 m from its relevant boundaries; and
(b) a covered way, covered yard or a carport, which is open on two or more sides and is not more than 40 m² in area.
When determining the separation distance an attached single storey canopy which is not less than 2 m from its relevant boundaries and open on all sides other than the attached side may be discounted (see Diagram 5.5).
The provisions regarding roof coverings and roof separation distances should apply (see paragraph 5.21 to 5.26).
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