7.—(1) “Use” must be described using the following categories—E+W
(a)residential (dwellings),
(b)residential (institutional),
(c)residential (other),
(d)office,
(e)shop and commercial,
(f)assembly and recreation,
(g)industrial, or
(h)storage and other non-residential
(2) For the purposes of interpreting the categories in paragraph (1) regard must be had to Table 0.1 “Classification of purpose groups” of Approved Document B (Fire safety) volume 1: Dwellings (2019 edition incorporating 2020 and 2022 amendments) that came into force on 1 December 2022(1).
Commencement Information
I1Reg. 7 in force at 6.4.2023, see reg. 1(1)
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