Building Regulations approval

Building Regulations Approved Document C (revised edition)... 

The Building Regulations Approved Document C was revised in 2004. One of the key changes was that the old trigger levels for methane and carbon dioxide were removed (1% and 1.5% v/v, respectively). The guidance now requires a risk-based approach to the assessment of groimd gas. The key points are listed below ... 

Generic GSVs are based on guidance contained within the latest revision of the Department of the Environment and the Welsh Office (2004 Edition) The Building Regulations Approved Document C used a sub-floor void of 150 mm thickness. 

Building Regulations approval is required under the following circumstances ... 

The relative conductivity of building materials is therefore an important factor in the fire resisting ability of a structure or building. This issue is considered within the Building Regulations Approved Document B. 

As the building has such a key role to play in relation to fire safety and risk management it is imperative that a knowledge of the Building Regulations Approved Documents, British Standards and official guidance is included within any course of study. Each of these areas is covered within this chapter and will have a significant impact on the preventive and protective control measures identified within a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment (see Chapter 14). 

The Building Regulations Approved Document limits the openings permitted in a compartment floor or walls to those for ... 

It is also likely that the fire risk assessor/assess-ment team may also need to have access to a variety of documents produced as part of the requirements of the Building Regulations (Approved Documents B and M), and a variety of British Standards such as BS 5839 Fire Alarm and Detection Systems and BS 5266 Emergency Lighting. 

Figure 9.2 Cover of Building Regulations Approved Document B - Fire Safety, Volume 2 - Buildings other than...

Building regulations approval may be required because the ability of the roof to carry the weight of the panels and for the panels to remain secure in high winds must be assured. However, this will probably be waived if the installation contractor is MCS-approved because MCS-approved installers must purchase and fit only accredited fixtures, fittings and panels. 

Planning permission will be required. The Environmental Agency must be consulted and Building Regulations approval must be obtained, in particular with regard to the electrical installation (more details at www.energvsavingtrust.org. uk/aenerate-vour-own-electricitv). 

Ground source heat pumps. Planning permission is not required unless the building is listed or in a conservation area. The installation of the pipe work which forms the collector will be extensive and necessitate a lot of ground work. The installation will therefore probably require Building Regulations approval. 

Water source heat pumps. If the water is a moving watercourse or canal you will require permissions from the Waterways Commission or the Environment Agency. If the water is a big pond or lake on your own land then it probably comes under permitted development but may require Building Regulations approval. Your local planning office must be consulted before any work begins. 

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