Changes to Technical Booklets L, R, H & V

1. Changes to Technical Booklets L, R, H & V an overview of the 2006 amendments Ian McCracken, Lisburn Building Control Laura Hillis, Belfast Building Control

2. Part LCombustion Appliances and fuel storage systems

3. L1 Application & interpretation L2 Air supply L3 Discharge of products of combustion L4 Protection of people and buildings L5* Provision of information L6* Protection of liquid storage tanks L7* Protecting against pollution L8 Prevention of smoke emissions L9 Deemed to satisfy provisions Also 34 supporting documents Part L

4. Hearths, Fireplaces, Flues/chimneys New, Extended, or Reopened L5 Provision of Information

5. L6 Protection of liquid storage tanks serving a fixed combustion appliance within building • Capacity >90 litres oil tank • Capacity >150 litres LPG tank Protective measures • Oil • LPG • Sets of LPG Cylinders

6. L7 Protection against Pollution • Oil tanks where any of the following apply: • 2500-3500 litres in size • Located within: • 10m from fresh or coastal waters • 50m from potable water source/borehole/spring • Located where: • vent pipes cannot be seen from filling point • Spillage could run to open drains/loose-fitting manholes • integrally bunded prefabricated oil tank • The bund to have a capacity of not less than 110% of the tank it contains

7. Revised Technical Booklet L • Air supply and siting • Inspection and testing of flues • Access for maintenance

8. Part R‘Access to and use of buildings’ R1 Application & interpretation R2 Access & use R3* Access to extensions R4* Sanitary accommodation in extensions R5* Sanitary conveniences in dwellings R6 Deemed to satisfy provisions

9. Changes to buildings other than dwellings An inclusive environment: is one that can be used by everyone regardless of age, gender, or ability. Buildings designed to be inclusive will be safe, convenient, sustainable, and be usable by all people.

10. Buildings other than dwellingsinclusive design Get access up to a building Get into a building Move around all floors in a building Get access to and use the facilities that are provided

11. When part R applies New Buildings Extensions - to be treated in same way as new build Alterations – to comply with R2 (access & use) Material Change of use (into a hotel or boarding house, an institution, a public building or a shop) - treated in same way as a new building.

12. Historic buildings • Access Statements

13. Visual Contrast perception of a difference visually Sensory impairment Light reflectance values (LRV)

14. Section 2 Access to a building Must have access to principal entrance(s) and, where provided, a staff entrance. Means of access to be provided between buildings in a complex The approach to a building shall be separate from any vehicular route.

15. Section 2 Access to a building Level Approach Ramped Approach Ramped Approach with complimentary steps Handrails Hazards

16. Section 3 Access into a building Accessible entrances to be: Clearly indicated Readily apparent Level access area Protection from inclement weather (manual doors) Where an entrance communication system is installed – shall have both video and audio communication

17. Section 3 Access into a building Doorways to accessible entrance: new effective clear widths (new & existing buildings) force to open door door furniture Power operated doors Glazed doors and screens New lobby diagrams

18. Section 4 Access within a building Internal Doors: effective clear width opening force Visual Contrast: door surround, door furniture, & leading edges

19. Section 4 Access within a building Vertical Circulation Lifting Device Required: Compliant passenger lift Lifting platform Detailed requirements on size, controls, communication etc.

20. Section 5 Facilities in a building Detailed requirements given for: Reception counters Audience Seating Refreshment facilities Guest bedrooms Wheelchair accessible changing facilities Outlets, switches and controls Aids to communication

21. Section 6 Sanitary accommodation Detailed requirements for: Sanitary accommodation Wheelchair accessible unisex sanitary accommodation Shower and bath facilities Hot water temp max 43 degrees (public & educational buildings)

22. Technical Booklet H ‘Stairs, ramps, guarding and protection from impact’ • Visual contrast (non-domestic) • Schedule 5 Table H (Deemed-to-satisfy provisions) • spiral or helical stairs: in a dwelling: BS 5395: Pt2:1984 • No deemed to satisfy for spiral or helical stairs in buildings other than dwellings.

23. Part H Section 2 Stairs • Common provisions for all stairs Additional provisions for: • private stairs and common stairs in blocks of dwellings • stairs in buildings other than dwellings • Design criteria changed e.g. • risers (min 2, max 12) • contrasting nosings, • no open risers, • surface width (min 1200mm max 1800mm)

24. in dwellings within common areas of a block of dwellings in buildings other than dwellings Part H Section 3 Ramps • Design criteria changed e.g. • gradients • surface width

25. Technical Booklet V Glazing • Glass doors and large • areas of glazing • Permanent manifestation (i.e. marking of the glass itself) • Visual Contrast