Overview

Praise for previous editions: 'Covers all the requirements of the Building Regulations as we know them today. It is clear and concise in its explanations ...A good book.' -- Clerk of Works Journal 'A clear and concise introduction to the Building Regulations and Approved Documents ...Up-to-date ! well presented and should benefit the student and any person wishing to find out about the Building Regulations and how to make an application to their Local Council.' -- ASI Journal Do you need a concise, jargon-free and compact guide to the UK building regulations? Simon Polley boils down the regulations to their basic features, explaining the core principles behind them. Easy to read and light enough to carry around with you, this is the ideal introduction to a vital part of your remit as a building control officer, architect or surveyor. Updated with the extensive 2010 changes, and illustrated with cartoons.

Full Product Details

Author:   Simon Polley (BRCS (Building Control) Ltd., Chelmsford, UK)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Spon Press
Edition:   5th New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.472kg
ISBN:  

9780415608633

ISBN 10:   0415608635
Pages:   298
Publication Date:   26 August 2011
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9780415717427
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Introduction 1. The Building Regulations 2010 2. Approved Document to Support Regulation 7: Materials and Workmanship 3. Approved Document A: Structure 4. Approved Document B: Fire Safety 5. Approved Document C: Site Preparation and Resistance to Moisture 6. Approved Document D: Toxic Substances 7. Approved Document E: Resistance to the Passage of Sound 8. Approved Document F: Ventilation 9. Approved Document G: Hygiene 10. Approved Document H: Drainage and Waste Disposal 11. Approved Document J: Combustion Appliances and Fuel Storage Systems 12. Approved Document K: Protection from Falling Collision and Impact 13. Approved Document L: Conservation of Fuel and Power 14. Approved Document M: Access and Facilities for Disabled People 15. Approved Document N: Glazing - Safety in Relation to Impact, Opening and Cleaning 16. Approved Document P: Electrical Safety. Further Information

Reviews

Most useful to baffled students and those building engineers needing a quick reference - Building Engineer magazine

Will provide readers with an informative and useful guide because it offers meaningful insight to the guiding principles of building control...this handy-sized book should prove useful to both baffled students and busy building engineers - Building Engineer magazine

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Simon Polley is Managing Director of BRCS (Building Control) Ltd.

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