Technical Matters
Our Technical Matters series of advice notes below, help to provide
assistance on interpreting the technical requirements of the Building
Regulations, whilst our
Customer
Guides series helps to explain various aspects of the Building Control
process and respond to our customers' frequently asked questions.
The Technical Matters Downloads
Technical Matters 1 explains the relevant Building
Regulation requirements you will need to consider
when replacing windows and doors in an existing dwelling.
Technical Matters 2 deals with the 2002 requirements for
the conservation of fuel and power in dwellings.
Please note this
guidance has now been superceded by the 2006 requirements. Please see Technical
Matters 7 and 8 below for details.
Technical Matters 3 explains the relevant issues
around Part H , Means of Drainage.
Technical Matters 4 deals with design issues surrounding Part
M and access for all to buildings. It also includes guidance on the DDA and
Access Statements as well as where to seek further guidance.
Technical Matters 5 outlines the technical issues you
need to consider when converting your integral garage into a habitable rooom.
Technical Matters 6 explains the main changes to the
new 2006 Part F ventilation requirements.
Technical Matters 7 outlines the main changes to the
guidance for new dwellings, contained in the new 2006 Part L1A.
Technical Matters 8 outlines the main changes to the
relevant Part L1B guidance on extensions and alterations to existing dwellings.
Technical Matters 9 helps to highlight a number of the main
technical issues involved in converting a basement and provides advice on the
procedures you will need to follow.
Technical Matters 10 gives advice regarding possible
problems which could arise when building near to trees. It gives a safe
distance of common trees from building works.
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