As part of our commitment to providing a first class Building Control service I attach the latest changes to Building Regulations, an explanatory circular and repeal of local acts.
Significant Highlights are:
Section 20 & 21 of the London Building Act is repealed
23 Local Acts in England are repealed – these predominately related to storage buildings over 7000M3 requiring additional fire safety measures, depending upon the relevant County.
Removal of the Warranty link rule for new and converted dwellings in England
Some changes come into force on 9th January 2013 however most are implemented on 6th April 2013.
The following hyperlink will take you to the Approved Documents where 2013 versions, under the relevant ADs, can be viewed.
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/buildingregulations/approveddocuments/
and the hyperlink to the individual Approved Document amendment summary:
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/approved-documents-amends-list_2013.pdf
Appendix A sets out amendments to Approved Document B volumes 1 & volume 2.
Appendix B sets out amendments to Approved Documents L1A, L1B, L2A, L2B.
Appendix C sets out amendments to Approved Document M.
Approved Documents K and P have been replaced with new editions and Approved Document N has been withdrawn.
These amendments only apply to England, separate provisions will apply in England and Wales, the Welsh assembly will publish their requirements later on.
Note: The outstanding issues from the consultation relating to the energy efficiency of Buildings, better targeting of Radon protection measures and the referencing of Structural Design based on Eurocodes have yet to be announced.
A technical update, to highlight the changes and other matters, will also be e-mailed to you as soon as possible.
If you require further information call your local Salus Approved Inspector office and one of our experts can discuss the changes with you.
Contact info@salusai.co.uk or firesafety@salusai.co.uk if you are interested in a CPD session on the changes.