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Commercial Client's Guide to Engaging an Architect
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Commercial Client's Guide to Engaging an Architect

by Nigel Ostime
August 2019
Intermediate to advanced
48 pages
1h 26m
English
RIBA Publishing
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08Relevant Legislation

Building Act 1984 and Building Regulations 2010

The Act and the Regulations apply to England and Wales and aim to secure standards regarding: health and safety for people in and around buildings; energy conservation; and the welfare and convenience of disabled people.

The Regulations apply to all new building work and impose duties covering design and construction of buildings, their services, fittings and equipment.

‘Approved documents’ set out the requirements and give practical and technical guidance on compliance with the Regulations. The approved documents are lettered A–R, and cover: structure, fire safety, site preparation, contaminants and resistance to moisture, toxic substances, sound transmission, ventilation, ...

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