Part B Building Regulations: Fire Safety Standards Explained
Part B covers fire safety in buildings. Updated December 2022. Smoke alarms, 11m sprinkler threshold, 18m Building Safety Act regime and BSR oversight explained.
Part P Building Regulations: Electrical Safety in Homes Explained
Part P covers electrical safety in dwellings. Notifiable: new circuits, consumer units, bathroom and outdoor work. Use Part P registered electrician to self-certify.
Part K Building Regulations: Stairs, Handrails and Guarding Standards Explained
Part K sets stair, handrail and guarding standards. Dwelling stairs: max 220mm rise, 220mm going. Handrails 900-1000mm. External balconies 1100mm guarding.
EPC Regulations for Landlords: Minimum Standards and MEES Explained
MEES Regulations: minimum E EPC rating for rented property. C rating upgrade scrapped September 2023. Penalties, exemptions and how to get a new EPC explained.
Building Regulations Application: When You Need One and How to Apply
When you need Building Regulations approval, how to apply via full plans, building notice or competent person scheme and getting a completion certificate.
Part M Building Regulations: Access and Accessibility Standards Explained
Part M sets accessibility standards for new buildings. M4(1) visitable, M4(2) adaptable, M4(3) wheelchair user -- door widths, ramps and planning conditions.
Building Regulations Completion Certificate: What It Is and How to Get One
Building Regulations completion certificate: what it is, regularisation for unapproved work, 12-month enforcement period and indemnity insurance explained.
Part L Building Regulations: Energy Efficiency Standards for New and Existing Homes
Part L 2022 requires new homes to produce 30% fewer carbon emissions. U-values, SAP calculations, extension rules and Future Homes Standard explained.
CDM Regulations 2015: Construction Health and Safety Duties Explained
CDM 2015 applies to all construction work. Principal designer and contractor duties, HSE notification thresholds and Construction Phase Plan requirements explained.
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