Health Technical Memorandum 05-02: Firecode – Guidance in support of functional provisions (Fire safety in the design of healthcare premises)

Document first published:: 2 January 2007
Page updated:: 26 January 2024
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:

Health Technical Memorandum 05-01: Managing healthcare fire safety
Health Technical Memorandum 05-03: Firecode – Fire Safety in the NHS – Operational provisions

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

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Summary

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.