legistation and good practice Flashcards
(18 cards)
What is the primary purpose of environmental laws?
To protect the environment and encourage improvement
Environmental laws serve as tools to resolve disputes and provide solutions to environmental problems.
What does the Environmental Protection Act define?
Structure for waste management and emissions control
Introduced to protect and improve the environment and control hazards.
What are the emission reduction targets set by the Climate Change Act in the UK?
80% reduction by 2050, now increased to net zero
The act commits to significant greenhouse gas emission reductions.
What does the Clean Air Act 1993 regulate?
Controlling smoke emissions and chimney heights
It prohibits emissions of dark smoke from chimneys in industrial or commercial businesses.
What is the aim of the Water Act 2014?
Reform industry for innovation and increase resilience to natural hazards
It covers measures to restore sustainable water sources and enable new building connections to water mains.
What does COSHH stand for?
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
A set of regulations to protect workers from health risks associated with hazardous substances.
What is the purpose of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013 (WEEE)?
To reduce waste from electrical and electronic equipment
It promotes recovery, reuse, and recycling of products and components.
What do the Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005 require?
Special handling and treatment for hazardous waste
A registration process for hazardous waste procedures and movement tracking is mandated.
What is the threshold capacity for an oil storage container under the Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) Regulations 2001?
201 litres or more
Rules cover safe storage and monitoring to minimize leakage risks.
What is a key principle in environmental legislation concerning pollution?
The polluter pays
This principle ensures that those responsible for pollution are liable for cleanup costs.
What do building regulations aim to achieve concerning carbon dioxide emissions?
Set minimum standards for new builds
Part L of regulations focuses on the conservation of fuel and power.
What is the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP)?
Methodology to assess energy performance of buildings
It ensures that new developments meet building regulations and energy policies.
What does an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) indicate?
The efficiency rating of a building from A (very efficient) to G (inefficient)
EPCs are valid for 10 years and are required for new builds, sales, or rentals.
Fill in the blank: The Clean Air Act 1993 applies to _______ in industrial or commercial businesses.
emissions of dark smoke
True or False: The Water Act 2014 aims to restrict developers from connecting new buildings to water mains.
False
The act enables developers to connect new buildings to water mains.
What consequences may arise from non-compliance with environmental regulations?
Criminal liabilities, administrative sanctions, cleanup costs, adverse liability
Non-compliance can lead to loss of clients and future work.
List three regulatory bodies responsible for environmental law enforcement.
- Local authorities
- Environmental agency
- Marine management organisation
What are companies in the construction industry encouraged to do regarding environmental practices?
Share good practices collaboratively
This includes following guides, liaising with local authorities, and participating in competitions.
