Anglian fully understands the requirements of building regulations and can advise clients how to meet the necessary regulations throughout the UK. An overview of relevant building regulations can be found below.
Part A
Part A scope covers the strength and stability of Buildings. It provides guidance on cladding, roofing, structure and foundations of all buildings. A second section deals with disproportionate collapse. Part A is under review and is likely to remove the current exception given to Bay windows.
Part B
Part B scope covers means of escape, internal and external fire spread and fire service access. The aim is to ensure that all occupants can escape and to assist fire-fighters in saving lives. It was revised in 2000 and is again under review to take into account new European Legislation.
Part E
Part E scope covers the control of sound. It currently applies to the control of sound through separating walls and floors of dwellings. The DETR has though recently published proposals which will make significant changes to the present regulations.
Part F
Part F scope covers natural and mechanical ventilation. The Approved document provides guidance on ventilation rates for rooms with openable windows, including the size of the opening needed for the background ventilation. Recommends extract rates for rooms with mechanical ventilation and offers guidance on the ventilation of roofs.
Part K
Part K scope covers protection from falling, collision and impact. This is one of the few regulations that does not seem to be under review. It provides guidance on window design with regards to ensuring people cannot walk into a opened window (not applicable to dwellings) and directs you towards Part N where glazing is used as part of the guarding against falling such as windows adjacent to stairs.
Part L
Part L scope covers Conservation of Fuel & Power and is concerned with limiting heat loss through the fabric of the building. The window designer is required to demonstrate compliance through its choice of components and materials. Air leakage and cold bridging are relevant as is the sealing of the window to the substrate.
Part M
Part M scope covers Access and Facilities for disabled people. At a glance, Newbuild homes are covered by Part M, Refurbishment is covered by the 1995 Disability Discrimination Act. Part M provides guidance on: Designing the approaches to buildings and dwellings, Guidance on access to buildings and dwellings, Guidance on entrance doors and lobbies, Guidance on design for access within a building.
Part N
Part N scope covers Glazing materials and protection. Glazing used in the vicinity of the floor and in or near doors usually requires safety glazing (toughened or laminated) complying with the requirements of BS6206. Compliance requires the presence of a permanent certifying mark on each item of glazing. The building codes identify the locations that are considered to be critical in terms of glass safety
Please click on the following link for up to the minute information on all building regulations.
www.communities.gov.uk