Building Regulations in Brief (BRIB)

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This tenth edition of the most popular and trusted guide reflects all the latest amendments to the Building Regulations, planning permission and the Approved Documents in England and Wales. Published in May 2022, it includes changes to the Approved Document B (as a result of the Hackitt Review), as well as the latest changes to Approved Documents F and L, and the new documents O (overheating) and S (electric vehicle charging points), which came into effect in June 2022

Overview

This tenth edition of the most popular and trusted guide reflects all the latest amendments to the Building Regulations, planning permission and the Approved Documents in England and Wales. 

This includes coverage of the recent changes to use classes, updated sections on planning permission, permitted development and application fees. 

The authors have included the revisions to Approved Document B (as a result of the Hackitt Review), as well as the latest changes to Approved Documents F and L, and the new documents O (overheating) and S (electric vehicle charging points), which come into effect in June 2022.Giving practical information throughout on how to work with (and within) the Regulations, this book enables compliance in the simplest and most cost-effective manner possible. 

The no-nonsense approach of Building Regulations in Brief cuts through any confusion and explains the meaning of the Regulations. Consequently, it has become a favourite for anyone working in or studying the building industry, as well as those planning to have work carried out on their home. 

It is essential reading for all building contractors and subcontractors, site engineers, building engineers, building control officers, building surveyors, architects, construction site managers and DIYers.

CONTENTS

Chapter 1 - 20 pages
The Building Act 1984

Chapter 2 - 40 pages
The Building Regulations 2010

Chapter 3 - 37 pages
The requirements of the Building Regulations

Chapter 4 - 47 pages
Planning permission

Chapter 5 - 54 pages
Work that requires planning permission or Building Regulations approval

Chapter 6 - 654 pages
Meeting the requirements of the Building Regulations – dwellings

Chapter 7 - 235 pages
Meeting the requirements of the Building Regulations – buildings other than dwellings

How to obtain your copy of Building Regulations In Brief 

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Purchase a hardcopy version, and we will post this to you via our distributor, within five working days. .

Product details

  • Published: May 2022
  • Publisher: Taylor and Francis
  • Authors: Alford S & Tricker R
  • ISBN: 9780367774233