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Date of publication: 16 June 2016
Can you clarify the following for us?• Do all light switches in a hallway, lounge, bedrooms, kitchens have to be 350mm from an internal corner as this is not always possible and could mean light…
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Date of publication: 14 June 2016
INSTALLATION OF EXTERNAL WALL CLADDING TO TIMBER FRAMED TIMBER CLAD BUILDINGS For adequate protection of the existing structure and cladding, a cavity should be provided. For the existing…
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Date of publication: 14 June 2016
The second paragraph of clause 3.7.8 identifies air admittance valves as an alternative to the requirements of BS EN 12056-2: 2000 as a means of ventilating a drainage system. The guidance makes two…
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Date of publication: 14 June 2016
The responsibility to consult with relevant consultees such as Scottish Water lies with the applicant. They should do this directly or by instruction from the verifier should the verifier see fit.…
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Date of publication: 06 June 2016
A national house builder has approached LABSS to seek a view on the acceptability of an alternative design approach for an assessable entrance to a dwelling. While this approach was in the context of…
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Date of publication: 20 July 2016
The two issues under consideration here are - the adequacy of the escape window, access, functionality and egress from it to meet Mandatory Standard 2.9, and - the provision, when needed, of trickle…
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Date of publication: 01 September 2016
The proposal here is for a drip dispersal system being the final dispersal arrangements of a two-component private wastewater treatment system. The major design features of a drip dispersal…
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Date of publication: 06 May 2020
LABSS would propose that; While it is recognised that deliberations are still ongoing within Government on reviewing design limitations for future shower areas, LABSS remain of the view that a phased…
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Date of publication: 21 March 2017
This paper refers to proposals to erect new buildings, or to extend existing buildings, within the curtilage of existing dwelling houses, which prompts the question; Should these “new buildings” be…
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Date of publication: 15 October 2021
An enquiry was received regarding need for a Building Warrant to site “portacabin” type buildings /Caravans on land that was not a registered caravan site. This paper provides guidance on the need…
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