TABLE OF CONTENTS As a fire precaution, all materials used for internal linings of a building should have a low rate of surface flame spread and (in some cases) a low rate of heat release.
(Approved Document B2)
Dwellings shall be designed so that the noise from domestic activity in an adjoining dwelling (or other parts of the building) is kept to a level that:
does not affect the health of the occupants of the dwelling;
will allow them to sleep, rest and engage in their normal activities in satisfactory conditions.
(Approved Document E1)
Dwellings shall be designed so that any domestic noise that is generated internally does not interfere with the occupants ability to sleep, rest and engage in their normal activities in satisfactory conditions.
(Approved Document E2)
Domestic buildings shall be designed and constructed so as to restrict the transmission of echoes.
(Approved Document E3)
Schools shall be designed and constructed so as to reduce the level of ambient noise (particularly echoing in corridors).
(Approved Document E4)
Table 6.44 sets out criteria appropriate to the suspended ceilings that can be accepted as contributing to the fire resistance of a floor.
| Height of building or separated part | Type of floor | Provision for fire resistance of floor | Description of suspended ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| <18 m | Not compartment Compartment | 60 mins or less | Type A, B, C or D |
