Download or read book Guide to Building Control written by Anthony Gwynne and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-02-25 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To clarify the practical requirements of the Building Regs and help you meet their requirements first go, all the information contained in the building regulations 2010 and approved documents is presented here in an easy-to-understand format, clear, concise and fully illustrated. Guidance is given for domestic buildings of up to three storeys in England and Wales, including extensions, loft conversions, new dwellings, conversions (garages, basements and barns), and upgrading of existing buildings - including the use of natural lime mortars, plasters renders and paints. There are clear explanations of how the technical design and construction requirements of the Building Regs can be met with sufficient information to draw up an effective specification and design to be developed. Guide to Building Control illustrates the design and construction of the various building elements and explains the principles and processes of the building regulations and approved documents - including structure, fire safety, contaminates, sound insulation, ventilation, water efficiency, drainage systems, combustion appliances, stairs and guarding, energy conservation/green building issues, disabled access, safety glazing, electrical safety, materials and workmanship. The Guide contains up-to-date examples of everyday practices and procedures gained by the author - a practicing building control surveyor - from years of responding to requests from property professionals, builders, property owners and students for clarification of the practical requirements of the building regulations. Accompanied by detailed diagrams, tables and text offering an enlightened understanding of the complexities of building regulations the Guide is both an authoritative reference for use at planning stage and a practical handbook on site. Students and professionals will find it an essential, easy-to-use resource for building control surveyors, building designers, building contractors, self-build, and others working in the construction industry.

Download or read book The Building Regulations written by M. J. Billington and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-03-10 with total page 1021 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since publication of the first edition in 1976, The Building Regulations: Explained and Illustrated has provided a detailed, authoritative, highly illustrated and accessible guide to the regulations that must be adhered to when constructing, altering or extending a building in England and Wales. This latest edition has been fully revised throughout. Much of the content has been completely rewritten to cover the substantial changes to the Regulations since publication of the 13th edition, to ensure it continues to provide the detailed guidance needed by all those concerned with building work, including architects, building control officers, Approved Inspectors, Competent Persons, building surveyors, engineers, contractors and students in the relevant disciplines.

Download or read book Approved Document F Ventilation 2010 Edition Incorporating 2010 and 2013 Amendments written by Department for Communities and Local Government and published by . This book was released on 2015-12-01 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Approved Document F of the Building regulations is concerned with the requirements with respect to ventilation.This document is the 2013 edition, based on the original 2010 edition and incorporating amendments made in 2010 and 2013.Changes made by the 2013 Amendments· The changes, which apply only to England, were to guidance on materials and workmanship.Contracts and Management Publications Update Service:To ensure that you have the most up-to-date Approved Document or Amendment to an Approved Document to hand, you can now join our CAMPUS service. RIBA Bookshops will automatically send you copies of new releases as and when they are published. Visit our CAMPUS page for further details.

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