Underpinning: the problems of control
Language: English Series: Architect and Surveyor ; 62 (1) February/March 1987, 22-23 (2)Publication details: 1987Subject(s): Summary: The DOE has recently announced that underpinning work which was previously classified as repair work is now to be classified as a material alteration to a building and therefore those undertaking the work must obtain Local Authority Building Regulation Approval for the work. This article examines the implications of this decision for building control surveyors.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS37360 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 3899-1001 |
The DOE has recently announced that underpinning work which was previously classified as repair work is now to be classified as a material alteration to a building and therefore those undertaking the work must obtain Local Authority Building Regulation Approval for the work. This article examines the implications of this decision for building control surveyors.