Legislation

A subject which is always guaranteed to induce a few yawns and one which is often maligned is Health and Safety. Although much of the legislation … Read more

The Building Regulations apply to most forms of building work in England & Wales and are designed to set a minimum standard for the design and … Read more

Anyone who is responsible for a business premises has certain duties in respect to complying with fire safety regulations. Fire safety in buildings can be something … Read more

Part E of the Building Regulations, in 4 sections, deals with sound insulation within buildings, prevention of the passage of sound from within dwelling houses and … Read more

Approved Document D relates to the use of cavity wall insulation and it’s potential to release toxic fumes into the building. Any materials which could give … Read more

Section C1 of the Building Regulations is concerned with the health and safety of the building’s users in particular regard to the effects of pollution and … Read more

The Building Regulations Part B deal with fire safety and are divided into 2 sections. Volume 1 deals with dwelling houses and Volume 2 addresses fire … Read more

Part A is aimed specifically at the structure of a building. In short, Part A of the regulations aim to ensure that the building will stay … Read more