# The Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004, Paragraph 2.1: Compartmentation


Every building must be designed and constructed in such a way that in the event of an outbreak of fire within the building, fire and smoke are inhibited from spreading beyond the compartment of origin until any occupants have had the time to leave that compartment and any fire containment measures have been initiated.
Limitation
This standard does not apply to domestic buildings.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2004/406/schedule/5/paragraph/2.1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/building-scotland-regulations-2004/schedule-5/paragraph-2.1
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