# The Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004, Paragraph 2.7: Spread on external walls

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Every building must be designed and constructed in such a way , having regard to the height, use and position of the building, that in the event of an outbreak of fire within the building, or from an external source, the spread of fire on the external walls of the building is inhibited.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2004/406/schedule/5/paragraph/2.7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/building-scotland-regulations-2004/schedule-5/paragraph-2.7
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