(HTM 05-02) Fire safety in the design of healthcare premises

Document first published:: 21 May 2021
Page updated:: 31 August 2021
Topic:: Estates
Publication type:: Guidance

Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 05-02 provides information on fire safety in the design of new healthcare buildings and extensions.

It should be read in conjunction with other Health Technical Memoranda in the Firecode suite:

(HTM 05-01) Managing Healthcare Fire Safety
(HTM 05-03) Operational Provisions

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Health Technical Memorandum 05-02: Firecode, fire safety in the design of healthcare premises

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This document reflects the changes in legislation, structure of the NHS, and government policy.

The guidance will help statutory regulations to be applied correctly so they meet the requirements of Part B of Schedule 1 of the 2010 Building Regulations.

Published 2 January 2007.

Last updated 4 November 2015.