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Approved Documents

Total 17 documents

Approved Document A: Structure

Approved Document B: Fire Safety

Approved Document C: Site preparation and resistance to contaminates and moisture

Approved Document D: Toxic Substances

Approved Document E: Resistance to sound

Approved Document F: Ventilation

Approved Document G: Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency

Approved Document H: Drainage and waste disposal

Approved Document J: Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems

Approved Document K: Protection from falling, collision and impact

Approved Document L: Conservation of fuel and power

Approved Document M: Access to and use of buildings

Approved Document O: Overheating mitigation

Approved Document P : Electrical safety – Dwellings

Approved Document Q: Security – Dwellings

Approved Document R: Infrastructure for electronic communications

Approved Document S: Infrastructure for the charging of electric vehicles

Pre Construction

Total 5 documents

Pre site-buying

Site Improvements

Vibratory ground improvementThis process of foundation construction may not suit every ground type and generate more risk than other types of ground improvement methods. Builders should engage experts

Planning Permission

Building Control

Health and Safety in Construction

Other basis of compliance

Total 8 documents

Summary of BS 9999

Summary of BS 5839 part 1

Design for Fire Safety in Schools.

Health Technical Memorandum 05-02: Firecode

BS 9991:2024 Fire safety in the design, management and use of residential buildings