Carrie Guy 15.05.24 Flashcards
What laws are there relating to sustainability?
Building Regulations 2010 (Part L) - Energy efficiency and conservation requirements.
Environmental Protection Act 1990 - Controls pollution and waste management.
Climate Change Act 2008 - Sets targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) Regulations 2012 - Energy performance certificates and building inspections.
Separately added: MEES stands for Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards. It’s a regulation introduced in England and Wales under the Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015. MEES requires landlords to ensure that their properties meet minimum energy performance standards, typically an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of at least E, before they can be let out to tenants.
Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 - Waste management and recycling requirements.
Clean Air Act 1993 - Controls air pollution.
Water Resources Act 1991 - Regulates water pollution and conservation.
Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 - Permits for environmental impact activities.
SH: What laws relate to construction generally?
Certainly, here are the headings for the laws and regulations in the UK related to construction work:
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015)
Building Regulations 2010
Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
Construction Products Regulation 2011
Planning Act 2008
Equality Act 2010
Environmental Protection Act 1990
Party Wall etc. Act 1996
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992
Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH)
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)
Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR)
Fire Safety Order 2005
Clean Air Act 1993
BREEAM - why use? Reasons behind use? (obligations)
Measure of sustainability
Usually a Planning Requirement (imposed by Local Authorities - certain scores/levels to be achieved for each specific project)
Can be imposed by Clients/Developers.
What is a Conflict of Interest? (‘impacts ability to act impartially)
Can be a very very simple statement:
Something which impacts ability to act impartially.
Handling Client’s Money? (ledger; permission before transacting; % interest belongs to client - agree how to be used; obtain insurance from RICs - Money Protection Scheme)
As other Flashcards, but also ensure mention:
Ledger
Permission for transactions
% interest - what do with it (belongs to client)
Obtain RICS insurance (Money Protection Scheme)
