R. Tricker, R. Algar
Butterworth-Heinemann | 0750684445 | 2007 | PDF | 880 pages | 47 Mb
DESCRIPTION
Baffled by the Building Regs? Confused by codes of practice? Mystified by materials and puzzled by planning permission? Then look no further! Building Regulations in Brief 5th Edition, is a time-saver for both professionals and enthusiasts.
The information is sensibly organised by building element rather than by regulation, so that you can quickly lay your hands on whatever you need to know from whichever document. The authors’ practical and no-nonsense advice will enable you to comply with the regulations in the simplest and most cost-effective manner.
The benefits and requirements of each regulation are clearly explained, as are history, current status, associated documentation and how local authorities and council view their importance.
This new edition includes:
- The new Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order and what this means for Part B (Fire Safety)
- Updates to Part L (Energy Efficiency)
- An improved user-friendly index
- Annexes covering; Access and facilities for disabled people; Conservation of fuel and power; Sound insulation and Electrical Safety provided online
LIST OF CONTENT
1 The Building Act 1984 1
1.1 Aim of the Building Act 1984 1
1.2 What happens if I contravene any of these requirements? 3
1.3 Who polices the Act? 3
1.4 Are there any exemptions from Building Regulations? 3
1.5 What about civil liability? 5
1.6 What does the Building Act 1984 contain? 5
1.7 What are the Supplementary Regulations? 5
1.8 What are ‘Approved Documents’? 12
1.9 What is the ‘Building Regulations Advisory Committee’? 12
1.10 What is ‘type approval’? 13
1.11 Does the Fire Authority have any say in Building Regulations? 13
1.12 How are buildings classified? 13
1.13 What are the duties of the local authority? 13
1.14 What are the powers of the local authority? 15
1.15 Who are approved inspectors? 15
1.16 What causes some plans for building work to be rejected? 18
1.17 Can I apply for a relaxation in certain circumstances? 18
1.18 Can I change a plan of work once it has been approved? 19
1.19 Must I complete the approved work in a certain time? 19
1.20 How is my building work evaluated for conformance with the Building Regulations?
1.21 What about dangerous buildings? 20
1.22 What about defective buildings? 22
1.23 What are the rights of the owner or occupier of the premises? 23
1.24 Can I appeal against a local authority’s ruling? 23
2 The Building Regulations 2000 28
2.1 What is the purpose of the Building Regulations? 28
2.2 Why do we need the Building Regulations? 28
2.3 What building work is covered by the Building Regulations? 29
2.4 What are the requirements associated with the Building Regulations? 30
2.5 What are the Approved Documents? 30
2.6 Are there any exemptions? 39
2.7 What happens if I do not comply with an Approved Document? 39
2.8 Do I need Building Regulations approval? 39
2.9 How do I obtain Building Regulations approval? 42
2.10 What are building control bodies? 45
2.11 How do I apply for building control? 47
2.12 Full plans application 48
2.13 Building notice procedure 50
2.14 How long is a building notice valid? 52
2.15 What can I do if my plans are rejected? 53
2.16 What happens if I wish to seek a determination but the work in question has started? 54
2.17 When can I start work? 54
2.18 Planning officers 55
2.19 Building inspectors 55
2.20 Notice of commencement and completion of certain stages of work 56
2.21 What are the requirements relating to building work? 57
2.22 Do I need to employ a professional builder? 58
2.23 Unauthorized building work 58
2.24 Why do I need a completion certificate? 59
2.25 How do I get a completion certificate when the work is finished? 59
2.26 Where can I find out more? 60
3 The requirements of the Building Regulations 74
3.1 Part A – Structure 75
3.2 Part B – Fire safety 76
3.3 Part C – Site preparation and resistance to contaminants and moisture 79
3.4 Part D – Toxic substances 80
3.5 Part E – Resistance to the passage of sound 81
3.6 Part F – Ventilation 83
3.7 Part G – Hygiene 84
3.8 Part H – Drainage and waste disposal 86
3.9 Part J – Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems 91
3.10 Part K – Protection from falling, collision and impact 93
3.11 Part L – Conservation of fuel and power 95
3.12 Part M – Access to and use of buildings 96
3.13 Part N – Glazing – safety in relation to impact, opening and cleaning 98
3.14 Part P – Electrical safety 99
4 Planning permission 100
4.1 Planning controls 101
4.2 Who requires planning permission? 101
4.3 Who controls planning permission? 102
4.4 What is planning permission? 104
4.5 What types of planning permission are available? 105
4.6 How do I apply for planning permission? 105
4.7 Do I really need planning permission? 106
4.8 How should I set about gaining planning permission? 112
4.9 What sort of plans will I have to submit? 112
4.10 What is meant by ‘building works’? 113
4.11 What important areas should I take into consideration? 113
4.12 What are the government’s restrictions on planning applications? 114
4.13 How do I apply for planning permission? 115
4.14 What is the planning permission process? 117
4.15 Can I appeal if my application is refused? 122
4.16 Before you start work 123
4.17 What could happen if you don’t bother to obtain planning permission? 130
4.18 How much does it cost? 131
4.19 Sustainable homes 135
4.20 Home Information Pack (HIP) 139
5 Requirements for planning permission and Building Regulations approval 143
5.1 Decoration and repairs inside and outside a building 144
5.2 Structural alterations inside 145
5.3 Replacing windows and doors 146
5.4 Electrical work 147
5.5 Plumbing 148
5.6 Central heating 149
5.7 Oil-storage tank 149
5.8 Planting a hedge 149
5.9 Building a garden wall or fence 150
5.10 Felling or lopping trees 150
5.11 Laying a path or a driveway 151
5.12 Building a hardstanding for a car, caravan or boat 152
5.13 Installing a swimming pool 153
5.14 Erecting aerials, satellite dishes television and radio aerials, wind turbines and flagpoles 153
5.15 Advertising 155
5.16 Building a porch 155
5.17 Outbuildings 156
5.18 Garages 158
5.19 Building a conservatory 159
5.20 Loft conversions, roof extensions and dormer windows 161
5.21 Building an extension 163
5.22 Conversions 167
5.23 Change of use 168
5.24 Building a new house 174
5.25 Infilling 174
5.26 Demolition 175
6 Meeting the requirements of the Building Regulations 178
6.1 Foundations 182
6.2 Buildings – size 207
6.3 Ventilation 211
6.4 Drainage 249
6.5 Water supplies 281
6.6 Cellars and basements 282
6.7 Floors 289
6.8 Walls 333
6.9 Ceilings 415
6.10 Roofs 423
6.11 Chimneys and fireplaces 448
6.12 Stairs 479
6.13 Windows 514
6.14 Doors 529
6.15 Vertical circulation within the building 544
6.16 Corridors and passageways 553
6.17 Facilities in buildings other than dwellings 559
6.18 Water (and earth) closets, bathrooms and showers 576
6.19 Electrical safety 600
6.20 Combustion appliances 631
6.21 Hot water storage 636
6.22 Liquid fuel 641
6.23 Cavities and concealed spaces 645
6.24 Kitchens and utility rooms 649
6.25 Storage of food 652
6.26 Refuse facilities 653
6.27 Fire resistance 655
6.28 Means of escape 677
6.29 Bathrooms 705
6.30 Loft conversions 708
6.31 Entrance and access 713
6.32 Extensions and additions to buildings 741
6.33 External balconies 747
6.34 Garages 747
6.35 Conservatories 750
6.36 Rooms for residential purposes 753
6.37 Rooms for residential purposes resulting from a material change of use 756
6.38 Reverberation in the common internal parts of buildings containing flats or rooms for residential purposes 758
6.39 Internal walls and floors (new buildings) 760
6.40 Regulation 7 – Materials and workmanship 764
6.41 Work on existing constructions 768
EDITORIAL REVIEW
"As the owner of a large building firm, I find that I have to spend an inordinate amount of time reading through the Building Regs to ensure that I am working in accordance with the so-called "recommendations for good building practice". Whilst most of the advice contained in the Approved Documents is fairly straight forward and already widely used in the building trade, to meet specific requirements and satisfy the Building Inspectors requires a lot of background knowledge and research - time that I can ill afford. By pure chance I purchased a copy of "Building Regulations in Brief" and it now accompanies me everywhere. The book has been put together in such a way that it makes it an ideal reference book to the regulations and no matter what part of the building works you need advice on, a quick glance at the index will take you straight to a section that explains the current status of the requirements and also shows how they can be cost-effectively complied with. A reference book like this has been long overdue. Well done. " Amazon Reviewer, Glasgow *****
"As a Civil Engineer working in a building services environment, I found this book to be an exceptionally useful reference book for guidance and interpretation of the 'Regs'. "Building Regulations - In Brief" is true to its title and summarizes, succinctly, the requirements of The Building Act. It provides clear illustrations of contentious items and contains unambiguous, precise, easily understood detail and explanations of the current Building Regulations Building practice, techniques, components and procedures are clearly defined with supplementary references to regulations and relevant standards. Laid out in a simple manner, it provides a quick to find reference to almost every aspect of construction - thankfully without pages upon pages of explanatory writing (which is a welcome change from other books on this topic that I have read!) As well as being a valuable reference manual for construction professionals and DIY builders (working on simple projects such as building extensions and building adaptations), this book will appeal to architects, planners, surveyors, builders, designers, building control professionals, building inspectors, regulators and students. Certainly a cost effective alternative to forking out for the Regs!" Civil Engineering, Amazon, UK
Butterworth-Heinemann | 0750684445 | 2007 | PDF | 880 pages | 47 Mb
DESCRIPTION
Baffled by the Building Regs? Confused by codes of practice? Mystified by materials and puzzled by planning permission? Then look no further! Building Regulations in Brief 5th Edition, is a time-saver for both professionals and enthusiasts.
The information is sensibly organised by building element rather than by regulation, so that you can quickly lay your hands on whatever you need to know from whichever document. The authors’ practical and no-nonsense advice will enable you to comply with the regulations in the simplest and most cost-effective manner.
The benefits and requirements of each regulation are clearly explained, as are history, current status, associated documentation and how local authorities and council view their importance.
This new edition includes:
- The new Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order and what this means for Part B (Fire Safety)
- Updates to Part L (Energy Efficiency)
- An improved user-friendly index
- Annexes covering; Access and facilities for disabled people; Conservation of fuel and power; Sound insulation and Electrical Safety provided online
LIST OF CONTENT
1 The Building Act 1984 1
1.1 Aim of the Building Act 1984 1
1.2 What happens if I contravene any of these requirements? 3
1.3 Who polices the Act? 3
1.4 Are there any exemptions from Building Regulations? 3
1.5 What about civil liability? 5
1.6 What does the Building Act 1984 contain? 5
1.7 What are the Supplementary Regulations? 5
1.8 What are ‘Approved Documents’? 12
1.9 What is the ‘Building Regulations Advisory Committee’? 12
1.10 What is ‘type approval’? 13
1.11 Does the Fire Authority have any say in Building Regulations? 13
1.12 How are buildings classified? 13
1.13 What are the duties of the local authority? 13
1.14 What are the powers of the local authority? 15
1.15 Who are approved inspectors? 15
1.16 What causes some plans for building work to be rejected? 18
1.17 Can I apply for a relaxation in certain circumstances? 18
1.18 Can I change a plan of work once it has been approved? 19
1.19 Must I complete the approved work in a certain time? 19
1.20 How is my building work evaluated for conformance with the Building Regulations?
1.21 What about dangerous buildings? 20
1.22 What about defective buildings? 22
1.23 What are the rights of the owner or occupier of the premises? 23
1.24 Can I appeal against a local authority’s ruling? 23
2 The Building Regulations 2000 28
2.1 What is the purpose of the Building Regulations? 28
2.2 Why do we need the Building Regulations? 28
2.3 What building work is covered by the Building Regulations? 29
2.4 What are the requirements associated with the Building Regulations? 30
2.5 What are the Approved Documents? 30
2.6 Are there any exemptions? 39
2.7 What happens if I do not comply with an Approved Document? 39
2.8 Do I need Building Regulations approval? 39
2.9 How do I obtain Building Regulations approval? 42
2.10 What are building control bodies? 45
2.11 How do I apply for building control? 47
2.12 Full plans application 48
2.13 Building notice procedure 50
2.14 How long is a building notice valid? 52
2.15 What can I do if my plans are rejected? 53
2.16 What happens if I wish to seek a determination but the work in question has started? 54
2.17 When can I start work? 54
2.18 Planning officers 55
2.19 Building inspectors 55
2.20 Notice of commencement and completion of certain stages of work 56
2.21 What are the requirements relating to building work? 57
2.22 Do I need to employ a professional builder? 58
2.23 Unauthorized building work 58
2.24 Why do I need a completion certificate? 59
2.25 How do I get a completion certificate when the work is finished? 59
2.26 Where can I find out more? 60
3 The requirements of the Building Regulations 74
3.1 Part A – Structure 75
3.2 Part B – Fire safety 76
3.3 Part C – Site preparation and resistance to contaminants and moisture 79
3.4 Part D – Toxic substances 80
3.5 Part E – Resistance to the passage of sound 81
3.6 Part F – Ventilation 83
3.7 Part G – Hygiene 84
3.8 Part H – Drainage and waste disposal 86
3.9 Part J – Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems 91
3.10 Part K – Protection from falling, collision and impact 93
3.11 Part L – Conservation of fuel and power 95
3.12 Part M – Access to and use of buildings 96
3.13 Part N – Glazing – safety in relation to impact, opening and cleaning 98
3.14 Part P – Electrical safety 99
4 Planning permission 100
4.1 Planning controls 101
4.2 Who requires planning permission? 101
4.3 Who controls planning permission? 102
4.4 What is planning permission? 104
4.5 What types of planning permission are available? 105
4.6 How do I apply for planning permission? 105
4.7 Do I really need planning permission? 106
4.8 How should I set about gaining planning permission? 112
4.9 What sort of plans will I have to submit? 112
4.10 What is meant by ‘building works’? 113
4.11 What important areas should I take into consideration? 113
4.12 What are the government’s restrictions on planning applications? 114
4.13 How do I apply for planning permission? 115
4.14 What is the planning permission process? 117
4.15 Can I appeal if my application is refused? 122
4.16 Before you start work 123
4.17 What could happen if you don’t bother to obtain planning permission? 130
4.18 How much does it cost? 131
4.19 Sustainable homes 135
4.20 Home Information Pack (HIP) 139
5 Requirements for planning permission and Building Regulations approval 143
5.1 Decoration and repairs inside and outside a building 144
5.2 Structural alterations inside 145
5.3 Replacing windows and doors 146
5.4 Electrical work 147
5.5 Plumbing 148
5.6 Central heating 149
5.7 Oil-storage tank 149
5.8 Planting a hedge 149
5.9 Building a garden wall or fence 150
5.10 Felling or lopping trees 150
5.11 Laying a path or a driveway 151
5.12 Building a hardstanding for a car, caravan or boat 152
5.13 Installing a swimming pool 153
5.14 Erecting aerials, satellite dishes television and radio aerials, wind turbines and flagpoles 153
5.15 Advertising 155
5.16 Building a porch 155
5.17 Outbuildings 156
5.18 Garages 158
5.19 Building a conservatory 159
5.20 Loft conversions, roof extensions and dormer windows 161
5.21 Building an extension 163
5.22 Conversions 167
5.23 Change of use 168
5.24 Building a new house 174
5.25 Infilling 174
5.26 Demolition 175
6 Meeting the requirements of the Building Regulations 178
6.1 Foundations 182
6.2 Buildings – size 207
6.3 Ventilation 211
6.4 Drainage 249
6.5 Water supplies 281
6.6 Cellars and basements 282
6.7 Floors 289
6.8 Walls 333
6.9 Ceilings 415
6.10 Roofs 423
6.11 Chimneys and fireplaces 448
6.12 Stairs 479
6.13 Windows 514
6.14 Doors 529
6.15 Vertical circulation within the building 544
6.16 Corridors and passageways 553
6.17 Facilities in buildings other than dwellings 559
6.18 Water (and earth) closets, bathrooms and showers 576
6.19 Electrical safety 600
6.20 Combustion appliances 631
6.21 Hot water storage 636
6.22 Liquid fuel 641
6.23 Cavities and concealed spaces 645
6.24 Kitchens and utility rooms 649
6.25 Storage of food 652
6.26 Refuse facilities 653
6.27 Fire resistance 655
6.28 Means of escape 677
6.29 Bathrooms 705
6.30 Loft conversions 708
6.31 Entrance and access 713
6.32 Extensions and additions to buildings 741
6.33 External balconies 747
6.34 Garages 747
6.35 Conservatories 750
6.36 Rooms for residential purposes 753
6.37 Rooms for residential purposes resulting from a material change of use 756
6.38 Reverberation in the common internal parts of buildings containing flats or rooms for residential purposes 758
6.39 Internal walls and floors (new buildings) 760
6.40 Regulation 7 – Materials and workmanship 764
6.41 Work on existing constructions 768
EDITORIAL REVIEW
"As the owner of a large building firm, I find that I have to spend an inordinate amount of time reading through the Building Regs to ensure that I am working in accordance with the so-called "recommendations for good building practice". Whilst most of the advice contained in the Approved Documents is fairly straight forward and already widely used in the building trade, to meet specific requirements and satisfy the Building Inspectors requires a lot of background knowledge and research - time that I can ill afford. By pure chance I purchased a copy of "Building Regulations in Brief" and it now accompanies me everywhere. The book has been put together in such a way that it makes it an ideal reference book to the regulations and no matter what part of the building works you need advice on, a quick glance at the index will take you straight to a section that explains the current status of the requirements and also shows how they can be cost-effectively complied with. A reference book like this has been long overdue. Well done. " Amazon Reviewer, Glasgow *****
"As a Civil Engineer working in a building services environment, I found this book to be an exceptionally useful reference book for guidance and interpretation of the 'Regs'. "Building Regulations - In Brief" is true to its title and summarizes, succinctly, the requirements of The Building Act. It provides clear illustrations of contentious items and contains unambiguous, precise, easily understood detail and explanations of the current Building Regulations Building practice, techniques, components and procedures are clearly defined with supplementary references to regulations and relevant standards. Laid out in a simple manner, it provides a quick to find reference to almost every aspect of construction - thankfully without pages upon pages of explanatory writing (which is a welcome change from other books on this topic that I have read!) As well as being a valuable reference manual for construction professionals and DIY builders (working on simple projects such as building extensions and building adaptations), this book will appeal to architects, planners, surveyors, builders, designers, building control professionals, building inspectors, regulators and students. Certainly a cost effective alternative to forking out for the Regs!" Civil Engineering, Amazon, UK
