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Understanding the building regulations [electronic resource]

By: Language: English Publication details: Routledge 2014Edition: 6th edDescription: eBookISBN:
  • 9781315755120
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 692.2 $2 18
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Contents:
1 The Building Regulations 2010 -- 2 Approved Document to support Regulation 7: Materials and workmanship -- 3 Approved Document A: Structure -- 4 Approved Document B: Fire safety -- 5 Approved Document C: Site preparation and resistance to contaminants and moisture -- 6 Approved Document D: Toxic substances -- 7 Approved Document E: Resistance to the passage of sound -- 8 Approved Document F: Ventilation -- 9 Approved Document G: Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency -- 10 Approved Document H: Drainage and waste disposal -- 11 Approved Document J: Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems -- 12 Approved Document K: Protection from falling, collision and impact -- 13 Approved Document L: Conservation of fuel and power -- 14 Approved Document M: Access to and use of buildings -- 15 Approved Document N: Glazing ? safety in relation to impact, opening and cleaning -- 16 Approved Document P: Electrical safety
Summary: This is a concise, jargon-free and compact guide to the UK building regulations. The author boils down the regulations to their basic features, explaining the core principles behind them. Easy to read and light enough to carry around with you, this is the ideal introduction to a vital part of your remit as a building control officer, architect or surveyor. Updated with the extensive 2013 changes, and illustrated with cartoons and diagrams.

1 The Building Regulations 2010 -- 2 Approved Document to support Regulation 7: Materials and workmanship -- 3 Approved Document A: Structure -- 4 Approved Document B: Fire safety -- 5 Approved Document C: Site preparation and resistance to contaminants and moisture -- 6 Approved Document D: Toxic substances -- 7 Approved Document E: Resistance to the passage of sound -- 8 Approved Document F: Ventilation -- 9 Approved Document G: Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency -- 10 Approved Document H: Drainage and waste disposal -- 11 Approved Document J: Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems -- 12 Approved Document K: Protection from falling, collision and impact -- 13 Approved Document L: Conservation of fuel and power -- 14 Approved Document M: Access to and use of buildings -- 15 Approved Document N: Glazing ? safety in relation to impact, opening and cleaning -- 16 Approved Document P: Electrical safety

This is a concise, jargon-free and compact guide to the UK building regulations. The author boils down the regulations to their basic features, explaining the core principles behind them. Easy to read and light enough to carry around with you, this is the ideal introduction to a vital part of your remit as a building control officer, architect or surveyor. Updated with the extensive 2013 changes, and illustrated with cartoons and diagrams.