Understanding the building regulations /
By: Polley, Simon.
Publisher: Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Spon Press, 2012Edition: 5th ed.Description: xiv, 297 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780415608633 (pbk.); 9780415608633:; 0415608635 (pbk.).Subject(s): Building laws -- England | Building laws -- WalesDDC classification: 343.4207869Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [283]-287) and index.
The building regulations 2010 -- Approved document to support regulation 7 : materials and workmanship -- Approved document A : structure -- Approved document B : fire safety -- Approved document C : site preparation and resistance to moisture -- Approved document D : toxic substances -- Approved document E : resistance to the passage of sound -- Approved document F : ventilation -- Approved document G : canitation,hot water safety and water efficiency -- Approved document H : drainage and waste disposal -- Approved document J : combustion appliances and fuel storage systems -- Approved document K : protection from falling collision and impact -- Approved document L : conservation of fuel and power -- Approved document M : access to and use of buildings -- Approved document N : glazing -- safety in relation to impact, opening and cleaning -- Approved document P : electrical safety.
Although the UK's building regulations are complex and lengthy, their essential features are relatively straightforward. Simon Polley brings his brief and practical guide up to date, in line with the significant recent changes to the regulations.