Thatch Roof Regulations

Regulations for lightning conductors on thatch roofs thatch roofs are most susceptible to be set alight by lightning than any other roof type.

Thatch roof regulations.

Received from building control on thatch and fire. For the protection of the public and property the south african national standard 62305 3 was introduced in 2011. A thatch roof should have a minimum pitch of 45. Homeowners should familiar themselves with regulations.

Extract from the building regulations 2010 fire safety approved document b volume 1 dwelling houses 2006 edition incorporating 2010 and 2013 amendments. Thatch roof regulations fiddler roofing products provide homeowners with relevant thatched roof regulations. Thatch building regulations listed in this section of our website are the main areas relating to building control requirements for new builds and extensions with thatched roofs. Skip to content contact us av tr 2020 08 02t11 04 05 00 00.

Typically thatch should be at least 6 metres from the boundary for detached buildings less than 1500 cubic metres volume and or small semi detached houses or 12m in other cases. Thatch should have a minimum thickness of 175 mm and a maximum thickness of around 250 mm and the thatch should be well compacted.