TY - BOOK AU - Evans,Huw M.A. TI - Guide Go to the Building Regulations SN - 9781859465066 AV - KD1140 E93 2014 PY - 2014/// CY - London PB - RIBA Publishing KW - Standars, Engineering KW - England KW - Standards, Engineering KW - Wales KW - Building law KW - Local KW - Building laws KW - Great Britain KW - Department of The Environment, Transport and the Regions KW - Building regulation N1 - Includes index; I. An introduction to the Building Regulations 1 -- A. Structure 23 -- B. Fire safety 57 -- C. Site preparation and resistance to contaminants and moisture 143 -- D. Toxic substances 167 -- E. Resistance to the passage of sound 169 -- F. Ventilation 189 -- G. Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency 213 -- H. Drainage and waste disposal 231 -- J. Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems 267 -- K. Protection from falling, collision and impact 319 -- L. Conservation of fuel and power 341 -- M. Access to and use of buildings 371 -- P. Electrical safety 409 -- Appendices -- List of Figures 416 -- List of Tables 420 -- Sources of information 424 -- Index 425 -- I.1 The legal framework of the Building Regulations 3 -- I.1.1 Building Act 1984 3 -- I.1.2 Approved Documents 3 -- I.1.3 Other legislation affecting building work 4 -- I.1.3.1 Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HSWA), and the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 4 -- I.1.3.2 Party Wall etc. Act 1996 4 -- I.1.3.3 Local Acts 4 -- I.2 Building Work 4 -- I.12.1 The definition of building work 4 -- I.2.2 Material alterations 5 -- I.2.3 Material change of use 6 -- I.2.4 Controlled fittings and services 7 -- I.2.5 Thermal elements 7 -- I.2.6 Change of energy status 7 -- I.2.7 Consequential improvements 7 -- I.3 Exemptions from the Building Regulations 7 -- I.3.1 Buildings belonging to exempt bodies 8 -- I.3.2 Exempt Buildings 8 -- I.3.3 Minor work exempt from notification 9 -- I.3.4 Historic buildings 10 -- I.4 Materials and workmanship 11 -- I.4.1 Establishing suitability of materials 11 -- I.4.2 Short-lived materials 12 -- I.4.3 Materials susceptible to changes in properties 12 -- I.4.4 Workmanship 12 -- I.5 Control of building work 13 -- I.5.1 Local Authority Building Control 13 -- I.5.1.1 Giving a building notice or deposit of plans 13 -- I.5.1.2 Building notice 14 -- I.5.1.3 Full plans 14 -- I.5.1.4 Notifications 14 -- I.5.1.5 Relaxation of requirements 16 -- I.5.1.6 Completion Certificates 16 -- I.5.1.7 Contraventions and unauthorized building work 17 -- I.5.2 Approved Inspectors 18 -- I.5.2.1 Initial notice 18 -- I.5.2.2 Plans certificate 18 -- I.5.2.3 Consultation with other bodies 19 -- I.5.2.4 Variations 19 -- I.5.2.5 Final certificate 19 -- I.5.2.6 Contraventions of the Building Regulations 20 -- I.5.3 Public bodies 20 -- I.5.4 Competent person self-certification schemes 20 -- I.5.5 Determinations and appeals 20 -- I.6 Building Regulations in Wales 21 -- ER -