Avoid costly mistakes with the LABC Warranty Technical Manual

The latest version of the LABC Warranty Technical Manual is now available. The manual, endorsed by RIBA and CIAT, is divided into chapters that each contains functional requirements and guidance on how to meet the conditions.

A handy resource to have on site, the technical manual produced to assist developers and contractors meet LABC Warranty standards is an excellent tool for builders and developers of all sizes – and can be viewed and downloaded free of charge.

Whether you’re building new homes, extensions or renovations the Warranty technical manual provides clearly laid out guidance with useful diagrams and illustrations that ensure you don’t get it wrong on site.

What’s new in this version of the LABC Warranty Technical Manual?

• Requirements for developments within ‘Coastal Locations’ is added in respect of corrosion and the durability of components
• Further clarification on testing in engineered fill and testing of piles is provided
• The use of Green Oak is clarified
• A new sub-section is added on ‘Fire Stopping’.

If you register your site with LABC Warranty, you will receive a hard copy of the latest technical manual free of charge. You will also receive a copy for each of your sites.

NB The latest LABC Warranty technical manual is Version 8 (article updated 21 August 2018).