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Part A Structure

Introduction and Requirement Section 1: Structure – Loading and ground movement Section 2: Disproportionate collapse Standards referred to

Part B Fire Safety Volume 1 all other types of buildings excluding dwelling houses.

B1 Means of escape in case of fire B2 Internal fire spread (linings) B3 Internal fire spread (structure) B4 External fire spread B5 Access and facilities for the fire service

Part B Fire Safety Volume 2 dwelling houses

General Guidance B6 Means of warning and escape in case of fire B7 Internal Fire Spread (Linings) B8 Internal Fire Spread (Structure) B9 External Fire Spread B10 Access and Facilities for the Fire Service

Appendix

Appendix A - Performance of Materials an...

Appendix B - Fire Doors...

Appendix C - Methods of Measurement...

Appendix D - Loft Conversions...

Referenced Standards and Publications ...

Part C Site Preparation and Resistance to Moisture

Section 1: Site Preparation Section 2: Dangerous Substances (Including Radon & Landfill Gas) Section 3: Ground Moisture and Resistance to Moisture

Part D Materials and Workmanship

General Requirements Section 1: Materials Section 2: Workmanship

Part E Sound

Section 0: General guidance Performance Section 2: Testing Section 3: Separating Walls and associated Flanking Construction Details Section 4: Separating Floors and associated Flanking Construction Details Section 6: Reverberation Control Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C

Part F Ventilation

General Information Section 1 & 2: Ventilation

Part G Hygiene

Part G explained Section 1: Bathrooms and Kitchens in Dwelling Section 2: Sanitary conveniences and washing facilities Referenced Standards and Publications

Part H Drainage

Introduction The Requirement Section 1: Drainage systems Section 2: Wastewater Treatment Systems Standards and Publications

Part J Heat Producing Appliances

Introduction & Requirements Section 0: General Guidance Section 1: Provisions which apply to all fuel types Section 2: Additional provisions for soild fuel burning appliances (including solid biofuel) with a rated output up 50kW Section 3: Additional provisions for fixed gas burning appliances with a rated input up to 70kW and for gas burning cooking appliances Section 4: Additional provisions for oil burning appliances with a rated output up to 45kW Section 5: Fuel storage Appendix A - European chimney designations Appendix B - Assessing Air Permeability of older dwellings in relation to permanent ventilation requirements Standards and Publications

Part K Stairways, Ladders, Ramps and Guards

Introduction & Requirements Section 1: Stairways Ladders and Ramps Section 2: Pedestrian and Vehicle Barriers Standards and publications

Part M Access and Use Dwellings

The Requirement 2022 M1: Access and Use of buildings other than dwellings M2: Access and Use of existing buildings other than dwellings M3: Access and Use of dwellings Appendix Part M Access and Use Dwellings: in Summary

Part L Energy Conservation

Part L 2022

Introduction & Requirements...

Section 0: General Guidance...

Section 1: New Dwellings...

Section 2: Existing Dwellings...

Appendix A - Calculations of U-values...

Appendix B - Fabric insulation...

Appendix C - Reference values for calcul...

Appendix D - Thermal bridging...

Appendix E - Achieving compliance with r...

Appendix F - Major renovations complianc...

Standards and Publications...

Part L1 Dwellings 2017

Part L - The requirement...

Appendices

Appendix A - Calculation of U-Values...

Appendix B - Fabric insultation...

Appendix C - Reference values for calcul...

Appendix D - Thermal bridging at junctio...

Appendix E - Achieving Compliance with r...

Standards and Publications...

Heating and Domestic Hot Water Systems for dwellings - Part L

Images and Tables

2. Gas-fired space heating and hot water...

3. Oil-fired wet central heating systems...

4. Electrical heating systems...

5. Solid-fuel heating systems...

6. Community heating systems...

7. Under floor heating systems...

8. Heat pump systems...

9. Solar water heating...

10. Individual domestic (micro) combined...

11 . Heating system circulators...

Appendix A: Guide to the Condensing Boil...

Appendix B: Guide to the radiator sizing...

Timber Frame Construction

Stud framework Noggins Sheathing Thermal insulation Wall Ties Ventilated cavities DPCs Vapour control layer Breather membranes Cavity barriers Firestops Eaves details Spandrel panels Differential movement Masonry chimneys in timber-frame walls Opes Cavity walls Party walls Fire resistance Sound insulation Fire-stopping and protection of steel members Floors Locations for notching and drilling Fire safety Typical Fixing Details Overall requirements

Building Energy Ratings

General BER Information

Introduction to BER...

BER significance...

BER cert layout...

The EPBD

Definition and principles...

EU measures and EPBD significance...

BER calculation BER Building Regulations Information required for BER assessments

Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Systems

Context and the Need for Efficiency Building Regulations BER Energy Efficient Design

Renewable Energy Systems

Solar thermal...

Solar electricity (Photovoltaic)...

Renewable Energy Technologies

Air Leakage

Introduction Transitional arrangements Air Leakage Building Regulations

Building Regulations

Acceptable construction details

Testing for leakage

Air Permeability Pressure Testing...

Test results...

Minimising leakage

Building stage considerations...

Design...

Air barrier and elements continuity...

Pre-construction...

Construction stage...

Windows and doors...

Wall/roof junctions and ceiling penetrat...

Stud partitions and attic trap doors...

Miscellaneous factors...

Leakage detection methods

Smoke detection...

Thermal imaging...

Air barrier materials and accessories

Acceptable Construction Details

Limiting Thermal Bridging and Air Infiltration

General Theory of Insulation Continuity and Air Tightness

The benefits of improved construction de...

Ensuring Insulation Continuity and Airti...

Using acceptable construction details fo...

Design flexibility and enhancement...

Choosing an airtightness strategy...

Achieving thermal continuity and airtigh...

Appendix A...

Glossary & Documents...

Cavity Wall Insulation

Introduction...

Diagram - Ground Floor - Insulation Abov...

Diagram - Ground Floor - Insulation Belo...

Diagram - Timber Suspended Ground Floor...

Diagram - Concrete Intermediate Floor Wi...

Diagram - Concrete Intermediate Floor Be...

Diagram - Timber Intermediate Floor With...

Diagram - Timber Separating Floor Betwee...

Diagram - Masonry Solid and Cavity Separ...

Diagram - Masonry Partition Wall...

Diagram - Stud Partition Wall...

Diagram - Eaves - Unventilated Attic...

Diagram - Eaves - Ventilated Attic...

Diagram - Eaves - Insulation Between and...

Diagram - Ventilated Roof - Attic Floor ...

Diagram - Gable - Insulation Between and...

Diagram - Flat Roof - Eaves...

Diagram - Flat Roof - Parapet...

Diagram - Ope - Split Lintels - Steel an...

Diagram - Ope - Perforated Steel Lintel ...

Diagram - Ope - Pre-stressed Concrete Li...

Diagram - Ope - Jamb with Closer Block...

Diagram - Ope - Jamb with Proprietary Ca...

Diagram - Ope - Concrete Forward Sill...

Diagram - Corner / Inverted Corner...

Diagram - Galvanised Steel Top Hat Linte...

Diagram - Concrete Back Sill Detail (Ins...

Diagram - Eaves - Ventilated Roof Space ...

External Wall Insualtion

Introduction...

Diagram - Ground Floor - Insulation Abov...

Diagram - Ground Floor - Insulation Belo...

Diagram - Timber Suspended Ground Floor ...

Diagram - Timber Suspended Ground Floor...

Diagram - Concrete Intermediate Floor Wi...

Diagram - Concrete Separating Floor Betw...

Diagram - Masonry Separating Wall - Plan...

Diagram - Masonry Partition Wall...

Diagram - Stud Partition Wall...

Diagram - Eaves - Unventilated Attic...

Diagram - Eaves - Ventilated Attic...

Diagram - Eaves - Insulation Between and...

Diagram - Ventilated Roof - Attic Floor ...

Diagram - Gable - Insulation Between and...

Diagram - Flat Roof - Eaves...

Diagram - Flat Roof - Parapet...

Diagram - Ope - Lintel...

Diagram - Ope - Jamb...

Diagram - Ope - Sill...

Diagram - Corner / Inverted Corner...

Internal Wall Insulation

Introduction...

Diagram - Ground Floor - Insulation Abov...

Diagram - Ground Floor - Insulation Belo...

Diagram - Timber Suspended Ground Floor...

Diagram - Timber Intermediate Floor...

Diagram - Masonry Separating Wall...

Diagram - Masonry Partition Wall - Plan...

Diagram - Stud Partition Wall - Plan...

Diagram - Eaves - Ventilated Attic...

Diagram - Eaves - Unventilated Attic...

Diagram - Eaves - Insulation Between and...

Diagram - Ventilated Roof - Attic Floor ...

Diagram - Gable - Insulation Between and...

Diagram - Flat Roof - Eaves...

Diagram - Flat Roof - Parapet...

Diagram - Ope - Steel Lintel...

Diagram - Ope - Prestressed Concrete Lin...

Diagram - Ope - Jamb with Proprietary Ca...

Diagram - Ope - Concrete Forward Sill...

Diagram - Ope - Concrete Back Sill...

Timber Frame

Introduction...

Diagram - Ground Floor - Insulation Abov...

Diagram - Ground Floor - Insulation Belo...

Diagram - Timber Suspended Ground Floor...

Diagram - External Wall Corner/Inverted ...

Diagram - Timber Intermediate Floor With...

Diagram - Timber Separating Floor Betwee...

Diagram - Separating Wall (Plan)...

Diagram - Separating Wall (Section)...

Diagram - Partition Wall (Plan)...

Diagram - Eaves - Unventilated Roof Spac...

Diagram - Eaves - Ventilated Roof Space...

Diagram - Eaves - Insulation Between and...

Diagram - Ventilated Roof - Attic Floor ...

Diagram - Gable - Insulation Between and...

Diagram - Flat Roof - Parapet...

Diagram - Ope - Lintel...

Diagram - Ope - Jamb...

Diagram - Ope - Sill...

Diagram - Timber Frame Separating Wall T...

Diagram - Timber Frame Partition Wall Th...

Steel Frame

Introduction...

Diagram - Ground Floor - Insulation Abov...

Diagram - Ground Floor - Insulation Belo...

Diagram - Lightweight Intermediate Floor...

Diagram - Separating Wall (Plan)...

Diagram - Separating Wall (Section)...

Diagram - Stud Partition Wall (Plan)...

Diagram - Eaves - Unventilated Attic...

Diagram - Eaves - Ventilated Attic...

Diagram - Eaves - Insulation Between and...

Diagram - Gable - Ventilated and Unventi...

Diagram - Gable - Insulation Between and...

Diagram - Flat Roof - Eaves...

Diagram - Flat Roof - Parapet...

Diagram - Ope - Lintel...

Diagram - Ope - Jamb...

Diagram - Steel Frame Separating Wall Th...

Diagram - Corner / Inverted Corner...

Cavity Block Insulation

Introduction...

Diagram - Ground Floor - Insulation Abov...

Diagram - Ground Floor - Insulation Belo...

Diagram - Timber Suspended Ground Floor...

Diagram - Timber Intermediate Floor With...

Diagram - Masonry Separating Solid and C...

Diagram - Masonry Partition Wall - Plan...

Diagram - Stud Partition Wall - Plan...

Diagram - Eaves - Unventilated Attic...

Diagram - Eaves - Ventilated Attic...

Diagram - Eaves - Insulation Between and...

Diagram - Eaves - Unventilated - Insulat...

Diagram - Ventilated Roof - Attic Floor ...

Diagram - Gable - Insulation Between and...

Diagram - Flat Roof - Eaves...

Diagram - Flat Roof - Parapet...

Diagram - Ope - Lintel...

Diagram - Ope - Jamb Detail...

Diagram - Ope - Sill...

Diagram - Corner / Inverted Corner...

General Details

Introduction...

Diagram - Masonry Separating Wall Head -...

Diagram - Masonry Partition Head - Secti...

Diagram - Timber Stud Partition Head - S...

Diagram - Metal Stud Partition Head - Se...

Diagram - Masonry Separating Wall Throug...

Diagram - Solid Masonry (Narrow) Partiti...

Irish Water Requirements for Dwellings

General Design Requirements Standard Detail

Radon

Radon Introduction Signs, formation, and measurement Effects on the lungs Entry points Building Regulations Detection and measurement Membrane construction details Radon sumps Reference Materials

Typical Inspection Reports

No 1. Inspection Foundations Radon Sump Barrier and Blinding No 2. Inspection Foundations Radon Sump Barrier and Blinding No 3. Inspection Radon Barrier Blinding and Insulation No 4. Inspection of Radon Barrier and DPC No 5. Inspection Radon Barrier Rising Walls Block and Brickwork No 6. Inspection Rising Walls Block and Brickwork No 7. Inspection of Chasing Block work, Brickwork and feature stone band No 8. Inspection of Radon Barrier and Damp proof Course. No 9. Inspection of Brick and Block work from 1st to 2nd floor No 10. Inspection of Joisting , bridging, Block work, Brickwork and Lintel supports No 11. Inspection of Block work, Brickwork and feature stone band No 12. Inspection of Block work, gable and party walls. No 13. Inspection Brickwork and Firestopping No 14 Inspection of Structural Beams No 15. Inspection of Stud wall and floor joist construction No 16. Inspection of Stud wall construction. No 17. Inspection of Roof Construction. No 18. Inspection of Roof Construction and breathable membrane No 19. Inspection of chasing in block party walls for electrical first fix No 20 Inspection of Electrical first fix No 21 Inspection Steel Beams and Intumescent paint No 22 Inspection of windows and doors being installed No 23 Inspection of Windows on Front and Rear Elevations No 24 Inspection of Windows on Front Elevations, DPM and Control Joint No 25 Inspection of Windows on Rainwater System No 26 Inspection of Windows on Velux Rooflights No 27. Inspection of timber stairs installation No 28. Inspection of timber stairs and handrail during construction stages No 29 Inspection of timber stairs handrail installation No 30 Inspection of Timber stairs handrail. No 31. Inspection of Roof Access Hatch No 32. Inspection of Rising walls, Damp proof Course and Blockwork. No 33 Inspection of Blockwork and elements

Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Systems

Renewable Energy Technologies

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Renewable energy technologies include:

Solar thermal
Solar electricity
Heat pumps
Biomass
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