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Welcome to the statutory guidance page. This page contains the updated version of the Building Regulations 2010, other relevant legislation and interpretative guidance. Guidance on procedural matters such as dangerous structures, initial notices etc can also be found on this page.
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LABC are pleased to announce our event partnership with UK Construction Week summits.
The first summit takes place on 27 November and focuses on quality in construction. LABC’s Deputy Managing Director, Lorna Stimpson is speaking at the event and will look at the challenges ahead for local…
If you are involved with designing or installing new roofs that include a party wall then the recent update to the Robust Details handbook will be of interest.
Although this is a relatively small update pack, with what appear to be minor amendments to flanking construction specifications, these…
A deposited building regulation application caused a bit of a stir recently:
We thought it might be useful to share the specification just in case you are under pressure from our younger readers to make the big man’s journey a little bit easier.
Just like most re-roofing work, this…
Demand for more innovative designs and improved light has increased the inclusion of balconies and elevated walkways. These are not a problem but do need consideration of guarding, especially if buildings are likely to be used by children under five.
Approved Document K2 (3.3) is quite clear on…
While a lack of internet connection on a website can be frustrating, having offline masonry on a building site is worse! The photo below shows newly constructed masonry that’s not central on the excavated trench.
It’s a common problem, most often caused by poor…
Shortlisted Finalists
Andrew Rich
Region: South West
Company: Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service
Local Authority: Plymouth City Council
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Closure
Following a comprehensive review of the LABC Assured scheme, the LABC Board decided to discontinue the scheme in November 2021. The scheme has now closed and as such, any certificates provided by manufacturers should be disregarded. Please email technical@labc.co.uk if you have…