Course Content:
OVERVIEW
INTRODUCTION
Summary of how Westminster and Europe are requiring changes to the Building Regulations
UNDERSTANDING PART L1A, L1B, L2A AND L2B (CONSERVATION OF FUEL AND POWER) NEW DWELLINGS AND EXTENSIONS, NEW BUILDINGS AND EXTENSIONS OTHER THAN DWELLINGS
Review this new Approved Document
Implementation of EU Energy Performance in Buildings Directive (EPBD)
Four new Approved Documents covering new and existing dwellings and non-dwellings
Whole building compliance limiting CO2 emissions
Role of SAP and SBEM
Consequential improvements
Thermal requirements for building renovation projects
PART F (MEANS OF VENTILATION)
Radical overhaul of the existing Approved Document F
Performance based approach
Strategies based on extract, whole building and purge ventilation
Guidance on natural and mechanical systems
Guidance on ventilation of basements
Guidance on ventilation of offices and car parks
Requirements for commissioning systems including sound testing
PART M (ACCESS TO AND USE OF BUILDINGS)
Main access issues discussed for commercial buildings and dwellings
Use of Access Statements
Relationship with BS 8300 2009
PART B (FIRE SAFETY)
Review of main changes to the Approved Document involving Commercial and domestic properties
Review the need for door closers to fire doors
Further guidance on smoke alarm provision
New requirements for sprinkler protection in residential care homes and other residential buildings
Review the changes involving means of escape provisions for commercial buildings
Review the requirements for effective means of escape for people with disabilities
PART J COMBUSTION APPLIANCES AND FUEL STORAGE SYSTEMS
Review this new approved document
General provisions for all combustion appliances
Air supply and chimney/flue construction
Solid fuel appliances requirements
Gas burning appliances requirements
Oil burning appliances requirements
Liquid fuel storage and supply requirements
BS 9999 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE FIRE SAFETY IN THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND USE OF BUILDINGS
Review this new standard which replaces the existing BS 5588 series
Risk profiling
Managing fire safety
Designing means of escape
Access and facilities for fire fighting
Designing the building structure
Managing occupied building
RRO REGULATORY REFORM (FIRE SAFETY ) ORDER 2005
What is the RRO?
Where does it apply?
Who is the responsible person?
What are the main requirements?
Guidance documents
PART G SANITATION, HOT WATER SAFETY AND WATER EFFICIENCY
Review this new Approved Document
Cold Water Supply
Water Efficiency and calculations
Sanitary Conveniences
Hot Water Supply and safety systems
REVIEW OF THE REMAINING APPROVED DOCUMENTS
Including Part A Structure, Part C Site preparation and resistance to contaminants and moisture, Part D Toxic substances, Part E Resistance to
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