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Date of publication: 24 September 2019
An answer to a suppliers request for information on the scope of exemptions from the need for compliance and the need for a warrant for small buildings under 30 square metres erected in association…
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Dispute case outcome - confirmation that a ramp within the curtilage of a dwelling should comply with any relevant parts of the technical handbooks, this is not limited to access ramps.
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Date of publication: 17 April 2019
LABSS have issued a new fee scale for STAS submissions with effect from 1 May 2019. The new fees will apply to new build and variations and and to domestic and non-domestic applications from the 1…
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Date of publication: 12 December 2024
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Date of publication: 12 December 2024
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Date of publication: 10 May 2021
The following is a list of the key points from the workshop that stakeholders consider will assist the processing of building warrant applications:
1. the development of a national checklist
2. the…
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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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