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Inadequate falls in underground pipework are one of the main causes of failures that lead to a warranty claim. LABC Warranty claims history suggests the main problem is the use of 100mm polyethylene pipes.
Approved Document H of the Building Regulations states the minimum permissible fall for…
Cold bridging is a common problem, often arising where a gap occurs in the insulation of a building.
Whenever there is a break in the continuity of a property’s outer envelope, there is a risk of a cold bridge appearing. Such an area will often be colder than the main areas surrounding it and…
Flat roofs are a common feature often found on domestic extensions, loft conversions, garages, porches, balconies and in some cases the main roof of a dwelling. They are more accessible, quicker to install and absorb sunlight at a higher rate than slated roofs, helping to keep the interior warmer…
One area commonly overlooked within building work is paved areas outside of the property. However since 2002 there has been a need to consider the adequate drainage of paved areas around buildings.Requirement H3 of the Building Regulations 2010 in England imposes a requirement for paving,…
You’re invited to LABC's free technical seminar roadshows where you’ll have the opportunity to hear from industry experts and exchange ideas with fellow builders and designers.
Local Authority Building Control surveyors and our expert associates will also be on hand to answer any questions. If…
One of our surveyors came across this on site recently:
At first glance it looked like someone was trying to compress a 100mm toilet discharge pipe into a 32mm waste pipe. On closer inspection our surveyor discovered that the toilet had been repositioned internally after the connection had…
From 1 July 2017, reaction to fire cable with a Reaction to Fire requires a Declaration of Performance (DoP) and CE marking under the Construction Products Regulations (CPR). The Approved Cables Initiative (ACI) has developed an online video campaign to highlight CPR requirements and how they…
Whether they're for waste, recyclables, gardens or glass, the rise of the wheelie bin is causing issues of its own. More space to store the wheelie bins is needed but did you know that the requirements are contained in the Building Regs?
You could be excused for thinking that Building…
The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) is seeking opinions on proposed changes to permitted development rights. These are designed to support the delivery of housing in England by allowing more development to be carried out using permitted development rights rather than…
Parapet walls behave differently to conventional cavity walls because of their location at the very top of a building where both skins of the parapet are outer skins, and as such are exposed to moisture.
Traditionally constructed parapet walls can become saturated with rain and are also subject…