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England · Statutory guidance

Structure: Approved Document A

Guidance on structural loading, foundations, walls, floors, roofs and disproportionate collapse.

Structure
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O N L I N E V E R S I O N A3 DISPROPORTIONATE COLLAPSE The Requirement This Approved Document deals with the following Requirements which are contained in the Building Regulations 2010. Requirement Limits on application Disproportionate collapse A3. The building shall be constructed so that in the event of an accident the building will not suffer collapse to an extent disproportionate to the cause. Approved Document A Structure O N L I N E V E R S I O N 41

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