# The Construction Products Regulations 1991, Paragraph 2: Safety in case of fire


The construction works must be designed and built in such a way that in the event of an outbreak of fire:
the load-bearing capacity of the construction can be assumed for a specific period of time,
the generation and spread of fire and smoke within the works are limited,
the spread of fire to neighbouring construction works is limited,
occupants can leave the works or be rescued by other means,
the safety of rescue teams is taken into consideration.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/1620/schedule/2/paragraph/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/construction-products-regulations-1991/schedule-2/paragraph-2
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