Spon's Building Regulations Explained
2012 Revision
8th Edition
Will be published approx. on 31. December 2050
Book
Hardback
672 pages
978-0-415-43067-8 (ISBN)
Description
This fully revised, essential reference takes into account all important aspects of building control including new legislation up to 2010, covering major revisions to Parts A, B, C, F, J, L1A, L1B, L2A, L2B and P and revisions to Part E. Each chapter explains in clear terms the appropriate regulation and any other relevant legislation, before explaining the approved document. Publication lists and relevant sources of information are also included, together with annexes devoted to legislation relevant to the construction industry, determinations made by the Secretary of State, and sample check lists.
Highly illustrated and taking a practical approach to the subject, this book is ideal for the professional, with special appeal to architects, planners, surveyors, builders, designers, building control professionals including new non-NHBC approved inspectors, and students.
Highly illustrated and taking a practical approach to the subject, this book is ideal for the professional, with special appeal to architects, planners, surveyors, builders, designers, building control professionals including new non-NHBC approved inspectors, and students.
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Edition
8th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Professional Practice & Development
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
450 s/w Zeichnungen
450 Line drawings, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 297 mm
Width: 210 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-415-43067-8 (9780415430678)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
The London District Surveyors Association represents local authority building control officers in Greater London and aims to further the profession and achieve uniformity of interpretation. John Stephenson was for some 30 years head of a multidisciplinary department in local government with responsibility for building control and business administration
Content
Forewords. List of Abbreviations. List of Statutes Mention in Text 1. The Development of Building Control 2. Control of Building Work 3. Application of Building Regulations to Inner London 4. Relaxation of Building Regulations 5. Exempt Buildings and Works 6. Notices and Plans 7. Approved Inspectors 8. Work Undertaken by Public Bodies 9. Materials and Workmanship (Approved Document to Support Regulation 7) 10. Structure (Approved document A) 11. Fire Safety (Approved document B) 12. Site Preparation and Resistance to Moisture (Approved document C) 13. Toxic Substances (Approved document D) 14. Resistance to Passage of Sound (Approved document E) 15. Ventilation and Condensation (Approved document F) 16. Hygiene (Approved document G) 17. Drainage and Waste Disposal (Approved document H) 18. Combustion Appliances and Fuel Storage Systems (Approved document J) 19. Protection from Falling, Collision and Impact (Approved document K) 20. Conservation of Fuel and Power (Approved documents L1 and L2) 21. Access to and Use of Buildings (Approved document M) 22. Glazing: Safety in Relation to Impact, Opening and Cleaning (Approved document N) 23. Other Approved Documents. Appendix A - Definitions. Appendix B - Sources of Information and Research. Appendix C - Relevant Legislation. Appendix D - Appeals and Determinations. Appendix E - Checklists. Index