The new edition of the Building Regulations Pocket Book has been fully
updated with recent changes to the UK Building Regulations and Planning
Law. This handy guide provides you with all the information you need to
comply with the UK Building Regulations and Approved Documents. On site,
in the van, in the office - wherever you are - this is the book you'll
refer to time and time again to check the regulations on your current
job.
- Part 1 provides an overview of the Building Act.
- Part 2 offers a handy guide to the dos and don'ts of gaining the Local
Council's approval for Planning Permission and Building Regulations
Approval.
- Part 3 presents an overview of the requirements of the Approved
Documents associated with the Building Regulations.
- Part 4 is an easy-to-read explanation of the essential requirements of
the Building Regulations that any architect, builder or DIYer needs to
know to keep their work safe and compliant on both domestic and
non-domestic jobs.
Key new updates to this second edition include, but are not limited to:
changes to the fire regulations as a result of the Hackitt Review,
updates to Approved Document F and L, new Approved Documents covering
Overheating (AD-O) and Infrastructure for the charging of electric
vehicles (AD-S), amendments to and the reinstatement of the Manual to
the Building Regulations. This book is essential reading for all
building contractors and sub-contractors, site engineers, building
engineers, building control officers, building surveyors, architects,
construction site managers as well as DIYers and those who are
supervising work in their own home.
