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Any walls that are not part of a house or extension are unlikely to be controlled by building regulations unless these provide support to the…
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The Building a Safer Future (BSF) Charter has launched its ‘Charter Champion’ company initiative to help companies drive the systemic culture change…
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The MHCLG has announced planning gateway one is to be introduced from 1 August 2021 for buildings over 18m (or seven storeys in height). The gateway…
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On 29 April the Fire Safety Bill received Royal Assent and became law in England and Wales.  The Act amends the RRO (Fire Safety Order) 2005 to…
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When replacing internal doors in a house, it is important to consider if they perform the function of a fire door, assist with good circulation of…
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The building regulations provide controls for building work to be done for health, safety, security, welfare, convenience, access for people in and…
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Building regulations require landings at the top and bottom of every stair or ramp flight. The length of the landing should be at least as long as…
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Even though spring is here we know that homeowners are often looking to provide multi-fuel or wood-burning stoves to provide a modern and attractive…
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Where a building is served by a combined sewer system (a single drain for both surface and wastewater) foul water can backflow from the below-ground…