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Responding to claims from ACAI Chairman, Paul Wilkins, that Approved Inspectors are more competent and shouldn't be excluded from the new regulatory regime post Hackitt, LABC's chief executive, Paul Everall has said, "Once again ACAI are playing the man, not the ball. The industry and government…
It’s that time of year again when it’s no fun to be on a building site when temperatures have dropped significantly or the rain is driving horizontally. It’s not just you and the packed lunch that need to be protected.
The Brick Development Association makes a number of recommendations for…
Homeowners and agents often need to request copy certificates for proof that work has been carried out on homes or other buildings. This includes approvals, final inspection letters, completion certificates, warranty certificates and works carried out by electricians, plumbers or gas…
This video explains what to do if you didn't get building regulation approval for your building work, and what to do if the property you want to buy hasn't had a building regulation application.
Binding the team
LABC together with construction professionals work with clients to preserve the golden thread of quality.
We have active relationships with:
Developers
Architects and designers
Engineering professionals
Quantity surveyors
Contractors
Property portfolio…
Approved Document J outlines the precautions needed to ensure that smoke and gases from appliances can be safely discharged. Diagrams 17 and 18 highlight the outlet heights needed in relation to traditional roofs and easily ignited coverings such as thatch and shingles.
In general, outlets…
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Result of a fire caused by downlighters (courtesy of Manchester City Council Building control)
Downlighters have become the norm for lighting, particularly where head height is limited. Instead of a single light fitting there can often be multiple downlighters.…
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