ABSTRACT

This easy-to-understand pocket book gives those working in the UK or with UK organizations sufficient and practical information to enable them to comply with UK regulations in the simplest and most cost-effective manner possible. It takes away the mystique of the Building Regulations and provides an in-brief guide to meeting its requirements, providing simple and practical information on how the regulations can be easily and cost effectively adhered to.

The author explains the meaning of the UK regulations, their history, current status, requirements, associated documentation and how local authorities and councils view its importance, also emphasising the benefits and requirements of these regulations. This new edition includes the latest revisions to Part P, Part A, Part C and Part E published in 2004 and 2005 as well as highlights from the consultation documents for Part L and Part F.

chapter 1|4 pages

The Building Act 1984

Aim of the Building Act 1984 (Building Act 1984 Section 1)

chapter 2|14 pages

The Building Regulations 2000

What is the purpose of the Building

chapter 2|3 pages

18 Planning officers

chapter 2|1 pages

23 Unauthorized building work

chapter 2|12 pages

24 Why do I need a completion certificate?

chapter |2 pages

REGULARIZATION

chapter 3|1 pages

Part A – Structure

chapter 3|3 pages

Part B – Fire safety

chapter 3|1 pages

Part F – Ventilation

chapter 3|2 pages

Part G – Hygiene

chapter 3|5 pages

Part H – Drainage and waste disposal

chapter 3|2 pages

Part M – Access to and use of buildings

chapter 3|1 pages

Part P – Electrical safety

chapter 4|1 pages

Planning permission

chapter 4|21 pages

1 Planning controls

chapter 4|13 pages

16 Before you start work

chapter 5|2 pages

6 Central heating

chapter 5|5 pages

11 Laying a path or a driveway

chapter 5|3 pages

17 Outbuildings

chapter 5|14 pages

19 Building a conservatory

chapter 5|3 pages

26 Demolition

chapter 6|162 pages

3 Drainage

chapter 6|3 pages

8 Ceilings

chapter 6|18 pages

9 Roofs

chapter 6|30 pages

10 Chimneys

chapter 6|102 pages

11 Stairs

chapter 6|69 pages

23 Kitchens and utility rooms

chapter 6|9 pages

40 Work on existing constructions

chapter |23 pages

A.3 Meeting the requirements

chapter |14 pages

B.2 The requirement

chapter |6 pages

Appendix C Sound insulation

Requirement E1

chapter |1 pages

Appendix 1

chapter |1 pages

Appendix 1 (Continued)

chapter |1 pages

Appendix 2

chapter |1 pages

Appendix3

chapter |1 pages

Appendix4

chapter |18 pages

Bibliography

Standards referred to

chapter |2 pages

Books by the same author

chapter |1 pages

CDs by the same author

chapter |6 pages

Useful contact names and addresses