legal regulatory compliance 1&2 Flashcards
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What are the key principles of the Building Regulations?
The Building Regulations set the standards for the design and construction of buildings to ensure the health, safety, welfare, and convenience of people using or affected by the building. They cover structure, fire safety, energy efficiency, and accessibility.
Why is compliance with Building Regulations important?
Compliance is vital to ensure the building is safe and functional.
How do you ensure compliance with Building Regulations?
Review project design against relevant Approved Documents, conduct inspections, and work closely with the design team.
What are Approved Documents?
Approved Documents provide practical guidance on complying with Building Regulations, covering aspects like fire safety, structural integrity, ventilation, and accessibility.
Are Approved Documents mandatory?
No, but following them is the easiest way to demonstrate compliance with the Regulations.
What are the main objectives of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996?
To prevent and resolve disputes between building owners and adjoining owners during building work affecting a party wall, boundary wall, or adjacent structure.
What is the procedure for serving a Party Wall notice?
Notify adjoining owners in writing at least two months before starting work, detailing the nature and extent of proposed works.
What happens if adjoining owners do not consent to the Party Wall notice?
A Party Wall Award must be agreed upon by surveyors.
What role does a building surveyor play in the Party Wall process?
To ensure the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is followed, including serving notices, agreeing on works, and preparing a Party Wall Award.
What are the key requirements of The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012?
Employers must manage asbestos risks by identifying presence, assessing risk, ensuring safe management or removal, and training workers.
How do you assess whether asbestos is present in a building?
Review existing building records and recommend an asbestos survey for pre-2000 buildings.
What is the role of a duty holder under The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012?
To ensure asbestos is managed properly, including risk assessments and safe removal or encapsulation.
What are the key provisions of the CDM Regulations 2015?
Aim to improve health and safety during construction, outlining responsibilities of clients, designers, contractors, and ensuring risks are managed.
What are the duties of the principal designer under the CDM Regulations 2015?
Manage health and safety during the design phase, identify and mitigate risks, coordinate with designers, and provide health and safety information.
What is a ‘notifiable project’ under the CDM Regulations 2015?
A project lasting longer than 30 days with more than 20 workers simultaneously or exceeding 500 person-days of work.
What is the importance of health and safety files in the CDM Regulations 2015?
Record health and safety aspects of design, construction, and maintenance, maintained by the principal designer and handed to the client.
How do you ensure compliance with health and safety requirements during inspections?
Check construction work against CDM Regulations, review safety plans, assess risk assessments, and verify PPE use.
What are the implications for a building owner failing to comply with regulations?
Can result in enforcement actions, fines, delays, increased costs, reputational damage, and potential unsafe building status.
