Building regulations Flashcards
To memorise the UK Building Regulations (created May 2018)
What is Approved document A?
Structural safety
This covers the loadings on a building, and the construction of the structural elements including the foundations, walls, floors, roofs and chimneys.
What is Approved document B?
Fire safety
Building regulations for fire safety in residential homes, including new and existing dwellings, flats, residential accommodation, schools, colleges and offices.
What is Approved document C?
Site preparation and resistance to contaminates and moisture
The covers the clearance or treatment of unsuitable material, resistance to contaminants and sub-soil drainage. Information on the resistance to moisture of floors, walls and roofs is included, with examples of damp proofing and ventilation provisions.
What is Approved document D?
Toxic substances
This edition covers toxic substances with the use of insulating materials in cavity walls and the prevention of toxic fumes entering the building.
What is Approved document E?
Resistance to sound
Building regulation in England for the resistance to the passage of sound and sound insulation.
What is Approved document F?
Building regulation in England for the ventilation requirements to maintain indoor air quality.
What is Approved document G?
Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency
Building regulation for England addressing hot water safety and efficiency of water in buildings.
What is Approved document H?
Drainage and waste disposal.
Building regulation in England for foul water drainage and disposal.
What is Approved document J?
Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems
Building regulation in England for the storage of fuel systems and combustion products.
What is Approved document K?
Protection from falling, collision and impact
Building regulation in England covering the buildings users protection from falling, collision and impact in and around the building.
What is Approved document L?
Conservation of fuel and power
Building regulation in England setting standards for the energy performance of new and existing buildings.
What is Approved document M?
Access to and use of buildings
Building regulation in England to ensure that people are able to access and use buildings and their facilities.
What is Approved document P?
Electrical safety
Building Regulation in England covering electrical safety in dwellings.
What is Approved document Q?
Security in dwellings
Building regulation for England covering security in dwellings.
What is Approved document R?
High speed electronic communications networks
Building regulation for England covering requirements for high-speed electronic communications networks in buildings.
