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Category Archives: Building Regulations
What happens when the builder goes off-piste?
There is no defence for changing structural elements without the approval of the homeowner, the designer and the Building Control body. Continue reading
Conflicts in regulatory requirements
Even though B1 is concerned with saving people’s lives in the case of the fire it will not trump the planning requirements for protecting the privacy of neighbours. If your design relies on this solution it is time to come up with another design. Continue reading
Form follows function
When considering a home’s structural stability, it really is a case of form following function. Continue reading
Public sewers and extensions
At a time when the Government is reducing public expenditure whilst committing itself to reducing red tape, it is surprising to learn that the coalition has introduced legislation to transfer 100s of thousands of miles of private drainage into public … Continue reading
Posted in Building Regulations, Extending
Tagged Hampshire house extension, Public sewer
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Why you should avoid changes to the design once work is underway
OK, so you have all of your permissions, the builders are halfway through the job when you suddenly have a change of mind. Continue reading