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13/01/2006 - Accreditation News - The Building regulations Jan 06 |
This Accreditations Newsletter will be distributed monthly from Fastframe. Each edition will detail any amendments or news regarding accreditations & standards. The following newsletter aims to provide a concise introduction to the relevant standards that will be focused on in the forthcoming Accreditation newsletters.
The Building Regulations:
The Building Regulations are made under powers provided in the Building Act 1984 & apply to England & Wales. The current edition is The Building Regulations 2000 (as amended).
They exist to ensure the health & safety of people in & around buildings & provide energy conservation
14 Parts to the Building Regulations:
A Structure
B Fire Safety
C Site preparation & resistance to
contaminants & moisture
D Toxic Substances
E Resistance to passage of sound
F Ventilation
G Hygiene
H Drainage & waste disposal
J Combustion appliances & fuel
storage systems
K Protection from falling, collision
& impact
L Conversion of fuel & power
M Access to & use of buildings
N Glazing Safety in relation to
impact, opening & cleaning
P Electrical Safety
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