Homes built before 1999 were designed and constructed without making provision for reasonable access to the entrances for either visitors or…
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More and more homeowners are carrying out adaptations to the stairs and landings in their home. Fashions have changed and the increased appeal of…
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You will need to retain a suitable toilet provision in the entrance storey in some form to comply with the regulations.
After the alterations…
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Sometimes non-loadbearing walls in flats are constructed to provide a safe route to evacuate from inside in the event of a fire. Generally,…
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LABC – the membership organisation for public service building control – has welcomed the publication of the Building Safety Bill.
The bill –…
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Here at LABC, we offer a range of accredited qualifications from levels 3 to 6 for Local Authority Building Control teams. Whether you want to top up…
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LABC Warranty has announced the release of version 10 of the LABC Warranty Technical Manual which is now available to access.
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LABC has welcomed the Construction Leadership Council’s report ‘Greening Our Existing Homes’ which calls for a national retrofit strategy for the UK’…
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LABC has partnered with NFCC to give fire safety regulators and fire engineers access to dedicated training materials through a new learning portal.