ABSTRACT
Duties of persons · Building work must be carried out with adequate and
proper materials and in a workmanlike manner · When intending to carry out building work or to make a
material change of use shall: give notice to the local authority deposit full plans with the local authority
· A building notice shall state the name and address of the person intending to carry out the work and shall be signed by him and shall contain or be accompanied by:
a statement a description of the proposed building work or
material change of use particulars of the location of the building
· In the case of an erection of a building, a building notice shall be accompanied by:
a plan showing the location of the building in relation to other buildings and streets
a statement specifying the number of storeys particulars of provision to be made for drainage
· Specific requirements apply in the case of building work which involves the insertion of insulating material into the cavity walls of a building and work involving the provision of a hot water storage system
· Shall give the local authority notice: prior to commencing building work and not cover
up any foundation work or drainage work after work has been completed prior to occupation of a building
· Calculate the energy rating of a dwelling and give notice of that rating to the local authority
Duties of local authority · Give a completion certificate on receipt of notification
that building work has been completed or that a building has been partly occupied before completion
· Where satisfied that the relevant requirements of Schedule 1 specified in the certificate have been satisfied, give a certificate to that effect
· Make such tests of drains or private sewers as may be necessary
· Take samples of building materials in the carrying out of building work
· Take action in the case of unauthorised building work. Schedule 1 – Requirements Schedule 1 lays down requirements with regard to:
· A ± Structure Loading Ground movement Disproportionate collapse
· B ± Fire safety Means of warning and escape Internal fire spread (linings) Internal fire spread (structure) External fire spread Access and facilities for the fire service
· C ± Site preparation and resistance to moisture Preparation of site Dangerous and offensive substances Subsoil drainage Resistance to weather and ground moisture
· D ± Toxic substances Cavity insulation
· E ± Resistance to the passage of sound Airborne sound (walls) Airborne sound (floors and stairs) Impact sound (floors and stairs)
· F ± Ventilation Means of ventilation Condensation in roofs
· G ± Hygiene Sanitary conveniences and washing facilities Bathrooms Hot water storage
· H ± Drainage and waste disposal Foul water drainage Cesspools, septic tanks and settlement tanks Rainwater drainage Solid waste storage
· J ± Heat producing appliances Air supply Discharge of products of combustion Protection of building
· K ± Protection from falling, collision and impact Stairs, ladders and ramps Protection from falling Vehicle barriers and loading bays Protection from collision with open windows etc. Protection against impact from and trapping by doors
· L ± Conservation of fuel and power · M ± Access and facilities for disabled people
Definition of `disabled people' Access and use Sanitary conveniences Audience or spectator seating
· N ± Glazing ± Safety in relation to impact, opening and cleaning
Protection against impact Manifestation of glazing Safe opening and closing of windows etc. Safe access for cleaning windows etc.
