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Key Changes to Building Regulations 2013 - Regulations Review and Implications for Construction Industry

Learn about the latest updates to Building Regulations 2013, including Regulation 7, Approved Documents, and more. Understand the impact on beam sizes, fire precautions, and access for fire brigade. Get insights into CE marking requirements and the importance of compliance. Discover amendments related to electrical installations and green deal regulations. Find out about key areas like stairs protection and glazing requirements. Stay informed about regulatory provisions and ensure your construction projects meet the standards.

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Key Changes to Building Regulations 2013 - Regulations Review and Implications for Construction Industry

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  1. Changes to Building Regulations 2013

  2. Changes to Building Regulations 2013 • Statutory Instrument • Regulation 7 • Approved Documents - General • Approved Document K • Approved Document M • Approved Document P

  3. Statutory Instrument • Amendment Regulations • Provisions regarding Electrical Installations • Notifications • Green Deal Flag • Other • Charges Regulations • Approved Inspector Regulations

  4. Approved Document supporting Regulation 7 (Materials and workmanship) • CE marking required under the EU Regulation will become the main source of information on the performance characteristics of construction products from July 2013 • Confirms that Regulation 7 applies across all parts of the Building Regulations

  5. Structure • Beam sizes • Joists • Foundations • Underpinning • Collapse

  6. Fire spread • Means of escape • Active fire precautions • Passive fire precautions • Access for the fire brigade

  7. No Change

  8. Toxic Substances • Cavity insulation No Change To be retained as there is evidence that urea formaldehyde foam is still used and so still a need for this regulation

  9. No Change

  10. No Change

  11. No Change

  12. Heat producing appliances No Change

  13. Stairs, ladders and ramps • Protection from falling • Vehicle barriers • Protection against impact with glazing • Glazing in Buildings other than dwellings • Protection against impact from and trapping by doors

  14. Access and use of buildings

  15. Questions ?

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