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Building Regulations Flashcards

1
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What is an Approved Document?

A

The documents contain practical and technical guidance to meet building regulations in specific areas. There is no obligation to follow however if followed and a claim of negligence was brought, it would demonstrate competence.

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What is Approved Document A?

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Structures

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What is Approved Document B?

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Fire Safety

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4
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What is approved document C?

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Site preparation and resistance to contaminated and moisture

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5
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What is Approved Document D?

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Toxic Substances

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What is Approved Document E?

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Resistance to passage of sound

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7
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What is approved document F?

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Ventilation

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What is Approved Document G?

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Sanitation, Hot Water Safety and Water Efficiency

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What is Approved Document H?

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Drainage and Waste Disposal

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10
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What is Approved Document Part L?

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Conservation of fuel and power

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What is Approved Document Part M?

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Access to and use of buildings

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What is Approved Document Part P?

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Electrical Safety - Dwellings

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What is Approved Document Part Q?

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Security - Dwellings

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14
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What are Building Regulations?

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Minimum standards of design and building work for construction

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What are Building Regulations designed to do?

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  1. Ensure Health and Safety
  2. Further the conservation of fuel and power
  3. Provide access and facilities for disabled people
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16
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What is Approved Document Part s?

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Infrastructure for charging electrical vehicles

17
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What is Part O?

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Overheating

18
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What is Part K?

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Protection from falling, collision and impact

19
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When do building regulations apply?

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If you intend to:
1. Erect a building
2. Extend a building
3. Make an alteration to the building (examples include underpinning and re-roofing)
4. Provide, extend or alter services or fittings
5. Change the use of a building

20
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How do you apply for building control?

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  1. Full Plans
  2. Building Notice
  3. Approved inspector
21
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What works are exempt from BC?

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  1. Porches and conservatories not exceeding 30m2
  2. Detached garages not exceeding 30m2
  3. Detached buildings such as garden sheds not exceeding 30m2 and constructed of non combustible material or site 1m from the boundary
22
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What happens when I want to start work?

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  1. Builder notifies local council or appoints an approved inspector
  2. Building control will make necessary inspections in accordance with building regulations
  3. Building control will notify you when they want to inspect
  4. Once complete, the surveyor will carry out all necessary inspections and issue a completion certificate

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