Buildings within 3m of a sewer may have to be realigned
Language: English Series: Architects' Journal ; 223(5) 9 February 2006, 40-41(2)Publication details: 2006Subject(s): Summary: Building regulations provide that any construction, extension or underpinning of a building over or within 3m of an existing sewer or drain need to comply with rules on imposed loads and access. This article looks at the technical and financial problems encountered by purchasers of a property who found that a small extension they wished to build fell foul of these regulations.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L132638 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 132638-1001 |
Building regulations provide that any construction, extension or underpinning of a building over or within 3m of an existing sewer or drain need to comply with rules on imposed loads and access. This article looks at the technical and financial problems encountered by purchasers of a property who found that a small extension they wished to build fell foul of these regulations.