Legal/regulatory Flashcards
What are the building regulations?
Regulations ensuring the H&S of people in and around buildings, covering energy conservation and access to and inside buildings
What is building work under the Building Act 1984?
- erection or extension of a building
- installation or extension of a service or fitting controlled under the regulations
- alterations that may affect compliance of the building including services or fittings
- cavity wall insulation and structural changes
What are the approved documents?
Approved documents provide guidance on how building regulations can be satisfied and have legal status under the building act 1984
What are some approved documents?
There are 14 approval documents:
A- structural
B- fire
F - ventilation
L - energy conservation
M- access to and use of buildings
P - electrical
How do you obtain building regulations approval?
Via an application to the local authority or by using approved inspectors
LA BCO vs approved inspector?
Local authorities are responsible for ensuring work complies with Galatians, approved inspectors are approved by the local authority to inspect, supervise and authorise building works against the regulations
Why would you use an approved inspector?
They are more responsive and will generally give more advice. Local authorities are overloaded and stretched
Who is responsible for compliance with building regulations?
- the person carrying out the work
- client can be liable
What are the timeframes for an approved inspector?
An approved inspector must have an initial notice on the local authority that has to be validated five working days before the project commences
What are the two types of building regulations application?
a building notice - issued for minor residential alterations or extensions
a full plans application - detailed plans, specifications and structural Kelly’s calculations are submitted to the council
what Is a final certificate?
Certification issued by the local authority or approved inspector that the works comply with regulations
what is a plan certficate?
Certification by building control that the plans and details have been reviewed and comply with regulations
What are the consequential improvements for non-domestic buildings under part L?
Requirement that 10% of the value of the works should be spent on improvements where a building is over 1000 m² and the works involve significant extension or refurbishment
What enforcement options are available under building regulations?
- fines
- enforcement notice to alter or remove
- LA can undertake work themselves and recover costs
What is required for demolition work and refurbishment?
- Notification to the local authority six weeks prior to demolition beginning
- the local authority may provide specific conditions that need to be met
- demolition work must comply with CDM and the building act
What are examples of when planning permission is needed?
- extension (sometimes permitted development)
- new build construction
- change of use if not permitted
- raising a fence on highway >1m
what would you find on a planning application?
name
agent name
address
details
plans and elevations
access statements
what is planning permission timeframes?
8 weeks for validation of the application - listed buildings can be longer
what enforcement can be taken for planning?
- contravention notice requring information
- LA can enter land and investigate
- stop notice
What is NPPF?
National Policy Planning Framework sets out Gov policies for england
Published march 2012
Designed to make the planning system less complex and more accessible, to protect the environment and promote sustainable growth
What are NPPF policies?
- sustainable development
- community decision making
- town centre renewal
- housing - update annually a supply of deliverable sites
What is a listed building?
A building that has been placed on the statutory list of buildings of special architectural or historic interest
How is a building listed?
- submit and application to English heritage
- anyone can apply for any building
- English heritage assess and provide advice to secretary of state
What legislation covers listed buidings?
The planning (listed buildings and conservation areas) act 1990
