Construction Technology and Environmental Services Flashcards
What is substructure?
/ All elements of work that are undertaken below the damp proof course that provides the basis for the superstructure to be constructed upon
What is the external envelope
/ The material and components that form the external shell or enclosure of a building
/ these may be load or non-load bearing
What are the building Regulations
/ Statutory instruments that set out the minimum performance standards for the design and construction of buildings
/ Supported by the Approved documents and codes of practice
What are the approved documents
A - Structure
B - Fire Safety
C - Site preparation and damp proofing
D - Toxic substances
E - Sound proofing
F - Ventilation
G - Hygiene
I - Not in use
J - Heating Appliances
K - Protection from falling
L - Conservation of fuel and power
M - Disabled access and facilities
N - Glazing
P - Electrical
What are British Standard
/ they give recommended minimum standards for materials, components, design and construction practices
What are Internal Standards
/ Publications issues by the international Organisation for standardisation
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