Free LABC RCDs to help industry comply with 2013 Part L

Local Authority Building Control (LABC), Modern Masonry Alliance (MMA), Concrete Block Association and Aircrete have produced a suite of 250 Registered Construction Details designed to minimise heat loss through the weak junction points in a building’s outer envelope.

This initiative offers builders solution-based construction templates that are relevant in England, Wales and Scotland - although there are slight differences in the SAP analysis due to variations in thermal legislation between England, Wales and Scotland - and will be necessary to comply with the revised 2013 standards.

The LABC Registered Construction Details (RCDs) are intended for use by architects, plan drawers, developers, housing associations, SAP assessors, local authority building control surveyors, quantity surveyors, clerks of works, contractors and builders and are free to use.

Key benefits of Registered Construction Details

• Free ‘Pattern Book Plus’ approach
• Assured compliance through specified products with proven buildability
• Less chance of condensation, mould growth and unhealthy atmospheres
• Cost effective solutions that achieve significant energy savings
• Helpful ‘Hints & Tips’, ‘Build-up details’ and ‘Compliance Checklist’ for use in design and sign-off

For general enquiries about RCDs email Cathal Brennan or call 020 8616 8120.

Please Note: Every care was taken to ensure the information was correct at the time of publication. Any written guidance provided does not replace the user’s professional judgement. It is the responsibility of the dutyholder or person carrying out the work to ensure compliance with relevant building regulations or applicable technical standards.