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  2. Building regulations in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia

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    The detailed requirements of the Building Regulations in England and Wales are scheduled within 18 separate headings, each designated by a letter (Part A to Part S), and covering aspects such as workmanship, adequate materials, structure, waterproofing and weatherisation, fire safety and means of escape, sound isolation, ventilation, safe (potable) water, protection from falling, drainage ...

  3. Aftermath of the Grenfell Tower fire - Wikipedia

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    Findings from the first report of the inquiry were released in October 2019 and addressed the events of the night. It affirmed that the exterior did not comply with building regulations and was the central reason why the fire spread, and that the fire service were too late in advising residents to evacuate.

  4. House in multiple occupation - Wikipedia

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    New regulations came in to force in April 2019 and a new licensing scheme managed by local councils has replaced the centralised registration scheme. [27] Landlords must pass a fit and proper persons test, fixed penalties have been introduced HMO managers have to adhere to a Code of Practice.

  5. Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 - Wikipedia

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    The Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 (c. 36) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which introduced new measures to improve the standards, safety and operation of social housing. The bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 8 June 2022 and received royal assent on 20 July 2023.

  6. History of fire safety legislation in the United Kingdom

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    Part 3 of the act deals specifically with fire safety. In October 2006, the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 SI 456 also came into effect. [25] Legislation in Scotland relating to fire and rescue services and fire safety comes under the auspices of the Scottish Government.

  7. TV bailiff accused of murder sobs, "I live with it every day"

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    In 2019, his life changed drastically when he was arrested for his wife's murder. Shortly after 3 a.m. on July 28, 2019, police were called to the Houston home of Renard and his 52-year-old wife ...

  8. Barking fire - Wikipedia

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    The fire started at 3.30 pm, 9 June 2019 [6] at a newly built six storey block of flats named Samuel Garside House, [7] located in De Pass Gardens, Barking, London, United Kingdom. The developers believe the fire to have been started by a fallen-over barbecue on a fourth floor balcony. [8] It spread rapidly engulfing the wooded balconies. [9]

  9. Yellowstone Park shooter spewed racist views before attack ...

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    The man who authorities say tried to carry out a mass shooting in Yellowstone National Park last year spewed racist views months before his attempted attack, prosecutors said in court documents ...