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12 Cards in this Set
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when is most recent building regulation? |
2010 |
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what is the prupose of building regulations? |
ensure health and safety conservation of fuel and power access and facilities to disabled prevent waste, undue consumption, misuse or contamination of water |
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when do building reguations apply? |
erection of new building extention/aleration of building change of use of building provision/alteration of controlled services or fittings |
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what type of buildings does regulation not apply to? |
• Buildings not frequented by people• Greenhouses and agricultural buildings• Temporary buildings• Ancillary buildings• Certain small detached buildings• Certain car ports, conservatories and porches |
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who must work be supervised by? |
local authority building control or a private approved inspector |
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what does local authority building control do? |
must accept must reinforce regulations deal with aspects of building act |
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what do approved inspectors do? |
can select work and clients work subject to insurance restrictions must pass enforcement action work to local authority |
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whats the minimum depth of excavation in clay soil? |
1m |
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what's the minimum of DPC from ground level? |
150m |
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measurement for windows |
min 450m high and 450m wide clear unobstructed opening 0.33m squared cill height max 1100 min 800 (600 in roof windows) |
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conservatories |
obstructed access to window above-not allowed since 2000 safety glass in critical location substantially glazed under 30m squared floor area |
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loft conversion |
headroom insulation structural integrity- floor joists, roof structure means of escape - pulled down ladder not accepted fire protection part P compliance |
