News

Evacuation cores to be required in all high-rise buildings across England under proposed guidance update

By 2026-03-26T11:57:00

Staircase shutterstock 0608

Schemes in London already subject to rules but new guidelines to extend requirement outside capital from 2029

Evacuation lift cores will be required in all high-rise residential buildings in England from 2029 under the government’s latest proposed amendments to fire safety rules.

A consultation published yesterday on revisions to Approved Document B, the main guidance document for fire safety in buildings, has outlined a series of planned changes which strengthen existing rules. 

…

This content is available to registered users | Already registered?Login here

You are not currently logged in.

To continue reading this story, sign up for free guest access

Existing Subscriber? LOGIN

REGISTER for free access on selected stories and sign up for email alerts. You get:

  • Up to the minute architecture news from around the UK
  • Breaking, daily and weekly e-newsletters

 

Subscribe to Building Design and you will benefit from:

Gated access promo

  • Unlimited news
  • Reviews of the latest buildings from all corners of the world
  • Technical studies
  • Full access to all our online archives
  • PLUS you will receive a digital copy of WA100 worth over £45

Subscribe now for unlimited access.