R1: In-building physical infrastructure Part A Structure Requirements and Guidance Section 1: Codes, standards and references for all building types Section 2: Sizes of structural elements for certain residential buildings and other small buildings of traditional construction Section 3: Wall Cladding Section 4: Roof covering Section 5: Reducing the sensitivity of the building to disproportionate collapse in the event of an accident Standards referred to
Part B Fire Safety Volume 1 Dwellings Section 0: Approved Document B: Fire safety – dwellings Main changes made by the 2022 amendments Section 1: Fire detection and alarm systems Section 2: Means of escape – dwellinghouses Section 3: Means of escape – flats Section 4: Wall and ceiling linings Section 5: Internal fire spread – dwellinghouses Section 6: Loadbearing elements of structures – flats Section 7: Compartmentation/ sprinklers – flats Section 8: Cavities – flats Section 9: Protection of openings and fire stopping Section 10: Resisting fire spread over external walls Section 11: Resisting fire spread from one building to another Section 12: Resisting fire spread over roof coverings Section 13: Vehicle access Fire mains and hydrants – flats Section 15: Access to buildings for firefighting personnel – flats Section 16: Venting of heat and smoke from basements – flats Fire safety information
Volume 2 Buildings other than dwellings Approved Document B: Fire safety – buildings other than dwellings Fire detection and alarm systems Design for horizontal escape Design for vertical escape Small premises General provisions Wall and ceiling linings Loadbearing elements of structures Compartmentation/ sprinklers Cavities Protection of openings and fire stopping Special provisions for car parks Resisting fire spread over external walls Resisting fire spread from one building to another Resisting fire spread over roof coverings Vehicle access Fire mains and hydrants Access to buildings for firefighting personnel Venting of heat and smoke from basements Fire safety information
Approved Document B: Fire safety FAQs Approved Document B: 2022 update Part C Site Preparation and Resistance to Contaminants and Moisture The Requirements Section 0: General Section 1: Clearance or treatment of unsuitable material Section 2: Resistance to contaminants Section 3: Subsoil drainage Section 4: Floors Section 5: Walls Section 6: Roofs
Part D Toxic Substances D1: Cavity insulation Appendix: Standards referred to
Part E Sound Section 0: Performance Section 1: Pre-completion testing Section 2: Separating walls and associated flanking construction for new buildings Section 3: Separating floors and associated flanking construction for new buildings Section 4: Dwelling-houses and flats formed by material change of use Section 5: Internal walls and floors for new buildings Section 6: Rooms for residential purposes Section 7: Reverberation in the common internal parts of buildings containing flats or rooms for residential purposes Section 8: Acoustic conditions in schools
Part F Means of Ventilation Volume 1 Dwellings: Introduction Volume 2: Buildings other than dwellings Section 1: Ventilation provision Section 2: Minimising the ingress of external pollutants Section 3: Work on existing dwellings Section 4: Commissioning and providing information Appendix A: Key terms Appendix B: Performance-based ventilation Appendix C: Completion checklist and commissioning sheet Appendix D: Checklist for ventilation provision in existing dwellings
Part G Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency G1: Cold water supply G2: Water efficiency G3: Hot water supply and systems G4: Sanitary conveniences and washing facilities G5: Bathrooms G6: Food preparation areas Appendix A Water efficiency calculator for new dwellings Appendix B – Wholesome water Appendix C – References
Part H Drainage and waste disposal H1: Foul water drainage Appendix H1 A: Additional guidance for larger buildings Appendix H1-B: Repairs, alterations and discontinued use of drains and sewers Appendix H1-C: Adoption of sewers and connection to public sewers H2: Wastewater treatment systems and cesspools Appendix H2-A: Maintenance of wastewater treatment systems and cesspools H3: Rainwater drainage H4: Building over sewers H5: Separate systems of drainage H6: Solid waste storage Appendix H6-A: Relevant waste collection legislation Standards referred to
Part J Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems The Requirements Section 0: General guidance Section 1: Provisions which apply generally to combustion installations Section 2: Additional provisions for appliances burning solid fuel (including solid biofuel) with a rated output up to 50kW Section 3: Additional provisions, for gas burning appliances Section 4: Additional provisions for oil burning appliances Section 5: Provisions for liquid fuel storage and supply Appendix Standards referred to
Part K Protection from falling, collision and impact Section 1: Guidance on aspects of the geometry of stairs, special stairs, fixed ladders and handrails for and guarding of stairs Section 2: Guidance on ramps and guarding of ramps Section 3: Guidance on protection from falling Section 4: Vehicle Barriers and Loading Bays Section 5: Protection against Impact with Glazing Section 6: Protection from collision with open windows etc. Section 7: Manifestation of glazing Section 8: Safe opening and closing of windows etc. Section 9: Safe access for cleaning windows etc. Section 10: Protection against Impact from and Trapping by Doors Appendix : Standards Referred to
Part L Conservation of fuel and power Volume 1: Dwellings_Came into force on 15 June 2022 Section 0: Introduction Section 2: Calculating the dwelling primary energy rate, dwelling emission rate and dwelling fabric energy efficiency rate Section 1: Calculating the target primary energy rate, target emission rate and target fabric energy efficiency rate Section 3: Consideration of high-efficiency alternative systems Section 4: Limiting heat gains and losses Section 5: Minimum building services efficiencies and controls – general guidance Section 6: System specific guidance Section 7: Air permeability and pressure testing Section 8: Commissioning Section 9: Providing information Section 10: New elements in existing dwellings, including extensions Section 11: Work to elements in existing dwellings Section 12: Consequential improvements Appendix A~F
Volume 2: Buildings other than dwellings_Came into force on 15 June 2022 Section 0: Introduction Section 1: Calculating the target primary energy rate and target emission rate Section 2: Calculating the building primary energy rate and building emission rate Section 3: Consideration of high-efficiency alternative systems Section 4: Limiting heat gains and losses Section 5: Minimum building services efficiencies and controls – general guidance Section 6: System specific guidance Section 7: Air permeability and pressure testing Section 8: Commissioning Section 9: Providing information Section 10: New elements in existing buildings, including extensions Section 11: Work to fabric elements in existing buildings Section 12: Consequential improvements Appendix A~G
Previous Editions: 2016 & 2018 Part L1A: for new dwellings_Came into force on 6 April 2016 The Requirements Design standards Quality of construction and commissioning Providing information Model designs
Part L1B: for existing dwellings_came into force on 5 April 2018 Introduction The requirements General Guidance Guidance relating to building work Guidance on thermal elements Consequential improvements to energy performance Providing information
Part L2A: for new buildings other than dwellings_Came into force on 6 April 2016 The Requirements Design standards Quality of construction and commissioning Providing information Model design
Part L2B: for existing buildings other than dwellings_Came into force on 6 April 2016 Introduction The Requirements General Guidance Guidance relating to building work Guidance on thermal elements Consequential improvements Providing information
Part O Overheating Requirement O1 Section 1: Simplified method Section 2: Dynamic thermal modelling Section 3: Ensuring the overheating mitigation strategy is usable Section 4: Providing information Appendix A: Key terms Appendix B: Compliance checklist Appendix C: Areas with a high risk of its buildings overheating Appendix D: Calculating equivalent area
Part M Access to and use of buildings Part M Volume 1 Dwellings Approved Document M Category 1 - Visitable dwellings Accessible and adaptable dwellings Wheelchair user dwellings
Part M Volume 2 Buildings other than dwellings General Guidance Access to buildings other than dwellings Access into buildings other than dwellings Horizontal and vertical circulation in buildings other than dwellings Facilities in buildings other than dwellings Sanitary accommodation in buildings other than dwellings
Part P Electrical safety Requirement P1: Design and installation Section 1: Design and installation Section 2: Application of part P Section 3: Certification, inspection and testing
Part Q Security Requirement Q1: Unauthorised access Section 1: Doors Section 2: Windows
Part S Infrastructure for the charging of electric vehicles Section 1: New residential buildings Section 2: Material change of use and major renovations for residential buildings Section 3: New buildings other than residential or mixed-use buildings Section 4: Major renovations of buildings which are not residential or mixed-use buildings Section 5: Mixed-use buildings Section 6: Standards for electric vehicle charge points and cable routes Appendix A: Key terms
Regulation 7 Materials and Workmanship Section 1: Materials Section 2: Workmanship Appendix A: Key terms Appendix B: Standards referred to Appendix C: Documents referred to
Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Systems Context and the Need for Efficiency Building Regulations Energy Efficient Design Renewable Energy Systems Solar thermal Solar electricity (Photovoltaic) Solar systems Heat pumps Biomass Wind turbines
Renewable Energy Technologies Radon What is Radon? What are the risks? Where is radon found? How does Radon enter a building? Three steps to manage radon in buildings- check, measure, act Guide to Installing Radon Barriers and Sumps in New Builds: Conclusion Membrane construction details
Air Leakage Introduction Transitional arrangements Air Leakage Building Regulations Acceptable construction details Testing for leakage Air Permeability Pressure Testing Test results
Minimising leakage Building stage considerations Design Air barrier and elements continuity Pre-construction Construction stage Windows and doors Wall/roof junctions and ceiling penetrations Stud partitions and attic trap doors Miscellaneous factors
Leakage detection methods Smoke detection Thermal imaging
Air barrier materials and accessories Timber Frame Construction Stud framework Noggins Sheathing Thermal insulation Wall Ties Ventilated cavities DPCs Vapour control layer Breather membranes Cavity barriers Firestops Eaves details Spandrel panels Differential movement Masonry chimneys in timber-frame walls Opes Cavity walls Party walls Fire resistance Sound insulation Fire-stopping and protection of steel members Floors Locations for notching and drilling Fire safety Typical Fixing Details Overall requirements
Acceptable Construction Details Timber Frame Wall Junction Insulation above Slab with Timber Floor Finish Insulation Below Slab Timber Suspended Ground Floor Timber Intermediate Floor Separating Wall/ External Wall Abutment Separating Wall Head Timber Stud Partition Wall - External Wall Abutment Timber Stud Partition Wall Head Pitched Roof - Ventilated Loft - Eaves Pitched Roof - Unventilated Loft - Eaves Pitched Roof - Between & Under Rafter Insulation - Unventilated Rafter Void - Eaves Pitched Roof - Between & Under Rafter Insulation - Unventilated Rafter Void - Storey & a Half Pitched Roof - Between & Under Rafter Insulation - Ventilated Rafter Void - Eaves Pitched Roof - Between & Under Rafter Insulation - Ventilated Rafter Void - Storey & a Half Pitched Roof - Between & Over Rafter Insulation - Eaves Pitched Roof - Between & Over Rafter Insulation - Storey & a Half Timber Flat Roof with Parapet Pitched Roof - Ventilated & Unventilated Loft - Gable Pitched Roof - Between & Under Rafter Insulation - Unventilated Rafter Void - Gable Pitched Roof - Between & Under Rafter Insulation - Ventilated Rafter Void - Gable Pitched Roof - Between & Over Rafter Insulation - Gable Windows & Doors - Independent Lintels Windows & Doors - Cills Windows & Doors - Jambs Windows & Doors - Checked Reveals
Thermal Bridging and Airtightness External Wall Insulation Insulation above Slab with Timber Floor Finish Windows & Doors - Jambs Insulation Below Slab Timber Suspended Ground Floor Concrete Intermediate Floor Masonry Separating Wall Head Masonry Partition Wall - External Wall Abutment Masonry Partition Wall - External Wall Abutment Masonry Partition Wall Head Timber Stud Partition Wall - External Wall Abutment Timber Stud Partition Wall Head Metal Stud Partition Wall - External Wall Abutment Metal Stud Partition Wall Head Pitched Roof - Ventilated Loft - Eaves Pitched Roof - Unventilated Loft - Eaves Pitched Roof - Between & Under Rafter Insulation - Unventilated Rafter Void - Eaves Pitched Roof - Between & Under Rafter Insulation - Unventilated Rafter Void - Storey & a Half Pitched Roof - Between & Under Rafter Insulation - Ventilated Rafter Void - Eaves Pitched Roof - Between & Under Rafter Insulation - Ventilated Rafter Void - Storey & a Half Pitched Roof - Between & Over Rafter Insulation - Eaves Pitched Roof - Between & Over Rafter Insulation - Storey & a Half Timber Flat Roof with Parapet Timber Flat Roof with Overhanging Eaves & Verge Pitched Roof - Ventilated & Unventilated Loft - Gable Pitched Roof - Between & Under Rafter Insulation - Unventilated Rafter Void - Gable Pitched Roof - Between & Under Rafter Insulation - Ventilated Rafter Void -Gable Pitched Roof - Between & Over Rafter Insulation - Gable Windows & Doors - Lintels Windows & Doors - Cills
Cavity Wall Insulation Insulation above Slab with Timber Floor Finish Insulation Below Slab Timber Suspended Ground Floor Concrete Intermediate Floor Timber Intermediate Floor Masonry Separating Wall - External Wall Abutment Masonry Separating Wall Head Masonry Partition Wall - External Wall Abutment Masonry Partition Wall Head Timber Stud Partition Wall - External Wall Abutment Timber Stud Partition Wall Head Metal Stud Partition Wall - External Wall Abutment Metal Stud Partition Wall Head Pitched Roof - Ventilated Loft - Eaves Pitched Roof - Unventilated Loft - Eaves Pitched Roof - Between & Under Rafter Insulation - Unventilated Rafter Void - Eaves Pitched Roof - Between & Under Rafter Insulation - Unventilated Rafter Void - Storey & a Half Pitched Roof - Between & Under Rafter Insulation - Ventilated Rafter Void - Eaves Pitched Roof - Between & Under Rafter Insulation - Ventilated Rafter Void - Storey & a Half Pitched Roof - Between & Over Rafter Insulation - Eaves Pitched Roof - Between & Over Rafter Insulation - Storey & a Half Timber Flat Roof with Overhanging Eaves & Verge Timber Flat Roof with Parapet Pitched Roof - Ventilated & Unventilated Loft - Gable Pitched Roof - Between & Under Rafter Insulation - Unventilated Rafter Void - Gable Pitched Roof - Between & Under Rafter Insulation - Ventilated Rafter Void - Gable Pitched Roof - Between & Over Rafter Insulation - Gable Windows & Doors - Steel Lintels Windows & Doors - Independent Lintels Windows & Doors - Other Lintels Windows & Doors - Cills Windows & Doors - Jambs Windows & Doors - Checked Reveals
Internal Wall Insulation Insulation above Slab with Timber Floor Finish Insulation Below Slab Timber Suspended Ground Floor Concrete Intermediate Floor Timber Intermediate Floor Masonry Separating Wall - External Wall Abutment Masonry Separating Wall Head Masonry Partition Wall - External Wall Abutment Masonry Partition Wall Head Timber Stud Partition Wall - External Wall Abutment Timber Stud Partition Wall Head Metal Stud Partition Wall - External Wall Abutment Metal Stud Partition Wall Head Pitched Roof - Ventilated Loft - Eaves Pitched Roof - Unventilated Loft - Eaves Pitched Roof - Between & Under Rafter Insulation - Unventilated Rafter Void - Eaves Pitched Roof - Between & Under Rafter Insulation - Unventilated Rafter Void - Storey & a Half Pitched Roof - Between & Under Rafter Insulation - Ventilated Rafter Void - Eaves Pitched Roof - Between & Under Rafter Insulation - Ventilated Rafter Void - Storey & a Half Pitched Roof - Between & Over Rafter Insulation - Eaves Pitched Roof - Between & Over Rafter Insulation - Storey & a Half Timber Flat Roof with Overhanging Eaves & Verge Timber Flat Roof with Parapet Pitch Roof - Ventilated & Unventilated Loft - Gable Pitched Roof - Between & Under Rafter Insulation - Unventilated Rafter Void - Gable Pitched Roof - Between & Under Rafter Insulation - Ventilated Rafter Void - Gable Pitched Roof - Between & Over Rafter Insulation - Gable Windows & Doors - Steel Lintels Windows & Doors - Independent Lintels Windows & Doors - Other Lintels Windows & Doors - Cills Windows & Doors - Jambs Windows & Doors - Checked Reveals
Steel Frame Insulation above Slab with Timber Floor Finish Insulation Below Slab Lightweight Intermediate Floor Separating Wall/ External Wall Abutment Separating Wall Head Metal Stud Partition Wall - External Wall Abutment Metal Stud Partition Wall Head Pitched Roof - Ventilated Loft - Eaves Pitched Roof - Unventilated Loft - Eaves Pitched Roof - Between & Under Rafter Insulation - Unventilated Rafter Void - Eaves Pitched Roof - Between & Under Rafter Insulation - Unventilated Rafter Void - Storey & a Half Pitched Roof - Between & Under Rafter Insulation - Ventilated Rafter Void - Eaves Pitched Roof - Between & Under Rafter Insulation - Ventilated Rafter Void - Storey & a Half Pitched Roof - Between & Over Rafter Insulation - Eaves Pitched Roof - Between & Over Rafter Insulation - Storey & a Half Timber Flat Roof with Overhanging Eaves & Verge Timber Flat Roof with Parapet Pitched Roof - Ventilated & Unventilated Loft - Gable Pitched Roof - Between & Under Rafter Insulation - Unventilated Rafter Void - Gable Pitched Roof - Between & Under Rafter Insulation - Ventilated Rafter Void - Gable Pitched Roof - Between & Over Rafter Insulation - Gable Windows & Doors - Lintels Windows & Doors - Cills Windows & Doors - Jambs Windows & Doors - Checked Reveals
Typical Inspection Reports No 1. Inspection Foundations Radon Sump Barrier and Blinding No 2. Inspection Foundations Radon Sump Barrier and Blinding No 3. Inspection Radon Barrier Blinding and Insulation No 4. Inspection of Radon Barrier and DPC No 5. Inspection Radon Barrier Rising Walls Block and Brickwork No 6. Inspection Rising Walls Block and Brickwork No 7. Inspection of Chasing Block work, Brickwork and feature stone band No 8. Inspection of Radon Barrier and Damp proof Course. No 9. Inspection of Brick and Block work from 1st to 2nd floor No 10. Inspection of Joisting , bridging, Block work, Brickwork and Lintel supports No 11. Inspection of Block work, Brickwork and feature stone band No 12. Inspection of Block work, gable and party walls. No 13. Inspection Brickwork and Firestopping No 14 Inspection of Structural Beams No 15. Inspection of Stud wall and floor joist construction No 16. Inspection of Stud wall construction. No 17. Inspection of Stud wall construction No 18. Inspection of Roof Construction. No 19. Inspection of Roof Construction and breathable membrane No 20. Inspection of chasing in block party walls for electrical first fix No 21 Inspection of Electrical first fix No 22 Inspection Steel Beams and Intumescent paint No 23 Inspection of windows and doors being installed No 24 Inspection of Windows on Front and Rear Elevations No 25 Inspection of Windows on Front Elevations, DPM and Control Joint No 26 Inspection of Windows on Rainwater System No 27 Inspection of Windows on Velux Rooflights No 28. Inspection of timber stairs installation No 29. Inspection of timber stairs and handrail during construction stages No 30 Inspection of timber stairs handrail installation No 31. Inspection of Timber stairs handrail. No 32. Inspection of Roof Access Hatch No 33. Inspection of Blockwork and elements No 34. Inspection of Rising walls, Damp proof Course and Blockwork.
Building Energy Rating: EPC Building Energy Rating: EPC Background & Development of EPC in the U.K. Purpose of EPC EPC requirements How to Get Your EPC? How Is an EPC Calculated? What can you expect to see on your EPC? Performance Recommendations About this data Who produces energy reports and EPCs?
New Building Safety Regulator Introduction Importance of NBSR Timeline of Building Safety Act Changes from 1st April 2024 Operational Standards Rules Introduction Systems and Controls Persons Building Control Functions Enforcement and Intervention
Professional Conduct Rules for Registered Building Control Approvers Introduction Complying with your legal, regulatory, and professional obligations Business requirements Covering professional liabilities Professional competence and continuing professional development Standard of service Engaging with applicants or agents
Code of Conduct for Registered Building Inspectors Introduction Complying with your legal, regulatory, and professional obligations Workplace requirements Covering professional liabilities Maintaining professional competence and continuing professional development Standard of service Engaging with applicants and agents
Impacts after 1st April 2024 Conclusions Summary of BS 5839 part 1 Section 1: General 1 Scope 2 Normative references 3 Terms and definitions 4 Need for a fire detection and fire alarm system and type of system 5 Categories of system 6 Exchange of information and definition of responsibilities 7 Variations from the recommendations of this standard
Section 2: Design considerations 8 Relationship between system category and protected areas 9 Actuation of other fire protection systems or safety facilities 10. Systems in explosive gas or dust atmospheres 11 System components 12 Monitoring, integrity and reliability of circuits external to control equipment 13 Detection zones 14 Alarm zones 15 Communication with the fire and rescue service 16 Audible alarm signals 17 Visual alarm signals 18 Fire alarm warnings for people who are Deaf and hard of hearing 19 Staged fire alarms 20 Manual call points 21 Types of fire detector and their selection 22 Spacing and siting of automatic fire detectors 23 Control and indicating equipment 24 Networked systems 25 Power supplies 26 Cables, wiring and other interconnections 27 Radio-linked systems 28 Electromagnetic compatibility 29 Electrical earthing
Section 3: Limitation of false alarms and unwanted fire alarm signals 30 Responsibility for limitation of false alarms and unwanted fire alarm signals 31 Categories of false alarms 32 Acceptable rate of false alarms 33 Causes of false alarms 34 Design process for limitation of false alarms and unwanted fire alarm signals 35 Measures to limit false alarms and prevent unwanted fire alarm signals
Section 4: Installation 36 Responsibility of installer 37 Installation practices and workmanship 38 Inspection and testing of wiring
Section 5: Commissioning and handover 39 Commissioning 40. Documentation 41 Certification 42 Acceptance 43 Verification
Section 6: Maintenance 44 Routine testing 45 Inspection and servicing 46 Non-routine attention
Section 7: User’s responsibilities 47 Premises management 48 Logbook
Annex Annex A(informative) Choice of appropriate category of fire detection and fire alarm system Annex B (informative) Typical noise levels in buildings Annex C (normative) Control and transmission equipment for tactile alarm devices provided for people who are Deaf and hard of hearing Annex D (normative) Method for calculating standby battery capacity Annex E (informative)The selection and application of fire detectors Annex F (informative)Model format for system logbook Annex G (informative) Model certificates
Annex A(informative) Choice of appropriate category of fire detection and fire alarm system Summary of BS 9999 Section 1: General 0 Introduction 1 Scope 2 Normative references 3 Terms and definitions 4 General recommendations and background
Section 2: Risk profiles and assessing risk 5 Assessing risk 6 Risk profiles
Section 3: Ensuring effective fire protection 7 Ensuring effective fire protection
Section 4: Designing for the management of fire risk 8. Establishing fire risk management systems 9 Fire safety documentation 10 Designing so that a building can be managed
Section 5: Designing means of escape 11 Principles of means of escape 12 Evacuation strategy 13 Internal subdivision and spatial/visual orientation 14 Designing means of escape 15 Minimum package of fire protection 16 Horizontal means of escape 17 Vertical means of escape 18 Additional fire protection measures
Section 6: Access and facilities for fire-fighting 19 Access and facilities for fire-fighting 20 Facilities for fire-fighting 21 Vehicle access 22 Water supplies for fire and rescue service use 23 Communications systems for fire and rescue service use 24 Fire control centre 25 Fire-fighters’ emergency switches for discharge lighting installation 26 Drawings for fire and rescue service use 27 Heat and smoke control 28 Electrical services
Section 7: Designing the building structure (load-bearing and non-load-bearing elements) 117 29 Designing the building structure – General 30 Fire resistance 31 Compartmentation 32 Openings 33 Concealed spaces 34 Materials and finishes 35 External fires spread and building separation 36 Accommodation ancillary to the main use of the building 37 Engineering services
Section 8: Special risk protection COMMENTARY ON CLAUSE 38
Section 9: Managing occupied buildings 39 Commissioning and handover 40 Managing occupied buildings 41 Fire prevention 42 Ensuring that systems respond properly in an emergency 43 Planning the response to a fire 44 Emergency actions 45 Evacuation of disable people 46 Management of fire safety prior to full occupation of a building 47 Building works, alterations, decommissioning and demolition
Annex Annex A (normative) Additional recommendations for property protection and business continuity Annex B (normative) Recommendations for atria Annex C (informative)Design solutions and exemplars for atria Annex D (normative) Recommendations for theatres, cinemas and similar venues Annex E (normative) Recommendations for shopping complexes Annex F (normative) Process plant and outdoor structures Annex G (normative) Recommendations for refuges and evacuation lifts Annex H (normative) Fire safety manual Annex I (normative) Routine inspection and maintenance of fire safety installations Annex J (normative) Fire control centre and evacuation management Annex K (informative) Fire safety equipment, facilities and systems Annex L (informative) Signs and signage Annex M (normative) Phased evacuation Annex N (informative) Typical arrangements to keep fire fighters lift wells free from wells free from water Annex O (normative) Operational information (emergency packs) for the fire and rescue service Annex P (normative) Commissioning and handover of smoke control systems 130 Annex Q (normative) Fire safety training Annex R (normative) Control of conditions in public areas Annex S (normative) Recommendations for owners of multi- occupancy residential buildings Annex T (informative) Examples of fire instruction notice text Annex U (normative) Audience/ crowd control Annex V (normative) Hot work Annex W (normative) Routine inspection and maintenance of ventilation and air conditioning ductwork Annex X (informative) Examples of evacuation strategies