# The Building Standards (Scotland) Regulations 1990, Regulation 12: Structural fire precautions


(1) Every building shall be so constructed that, for a reasonable period, in the event of fire–
(a) its stability is maintained;
(b) the spread of fire and smoke within the building is inhibited; and
(c) the spread of fire to and from other buildings is inhibited.
(2) This regulation shall not be subject to specification in a notice served under section 11 of the Act.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1990/2179/regulation/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/building-standards-scotland-regulations-1990/regulation-12
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