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LABC are pleased to announce the launch of our new website for homeowners - Front Door. It aims to provide practical guidance on home improvements, lots of technical advice and information on building control and planning permission approvals.
The website features sections on home…
More than 750 leading construction industry figures attended the LABC Building Excellence Awards at the Westminster Park Plaza Hotel to acclaim best practise, quality and standards in construction.
These were the first Building Excellence Awards since 2019 following the global pandemic and LABC…
I firmly believe that one of the best ways to see more good work is to praise building excellence and publicly acknowledge companies, designers, site managers and trades people who go the extra mile because of the pride they have in their work.Lorna Stimpson, LABC,Meet the Winners...Winner: LABC…
Figure 1: Air permeability testing (courtesy of energy-test.co.uk)
Part L of the Building Regulations places limits on the minimum standards of air permeability and requires all new dwellings to have an air pressure test. However, achieving a highly airtight dwelling may affect your ventilation…
Inadequate falls in underground pipework are one of the main causes of failures that lead to a warranty claim. LABC Warranty claims history suggests the main problem is the use of 100mm polyethylene pipes.
Approved Document H of the Building Regulations states the minimum permissible fall for…
LABC’s Chief executive, Lorna Stimpson, has described public service building control as a vital element for local councils and emergency services in their COVID-19 preparations and has called on the government to recognise this in their advice to emergency planners.
Overall, the UK building…
What is the Partner Authority Scheme?
Our partner authority scheme is shared by all local authority building control teams in England and Wales. You can choose to work with any local authority building control surveyor to undertake all pre-application and design work, regardless of the project's…
Regional Winners
Bayside
Region: South East
Project Team: Westbrooke Developments Ltd, Allies & Morrison, Roffey Homes Ltd
Local Authority: Adur & Worthing Building…
Local Authority Building Control (LABC) represents all local authority building control teams in England and Wales. Here's what we do and who we are:LABC teams are independent, impartial and not for profit. Public service building control is committed to safeguarding the safety and protection…
Approved Documents provide guidance on how to meet the building regulations.
Part B contains guidance on fire safety, including means of escape, fire spread, structural fire protection and fire service access.
First published 7 December 2010.
The Approved Document can be downloaded…