External wall
The external wall of a building includes all of the following. • Anything located within any space forming part of the wall. • Any decoration or other finish applied to any external (but not internal) surface forming part of the wall. • Any windows and doors in the wall. • Any part of a roof pitched at an angle of more than 70 degrees to the horizontal if that part of the roof adjoins a space within the building to which persons have access, but not access only for the purpose of carrying out repairs or maintenance.
- Defined in the Building Regulations 2010.
Approved Document B Volumes 1 and 2, Appendix A (page 134, page 146)
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Definitions are taken from Approved Document B (fire safety). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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