STRUCTURAL BUILDING REGULATIONS

Approved Document A is designed to ensure building structures are safe. So how do you meet the requirements?

Approved Document A of the Building Regulations focuses on safety and covers all structural elements of buildings, helping to alleviate any concerns you may have if you’re building a house or extending your home. Set in place to make sure the construction work is done properly and that the finished building is structurally stable and safe to live in, Approved Document A is there to provide helpful guidance about how to comply with the regulations. Covering the structural stability of elements such as foundations, walls, roofs and floors, the document provides the structural loadings that should be considered by building designers and sets out practical guidance about how to maintain a building’s structural integrity. AREAS OF COVER Part A1 deals with loading and Part A2 considers ground movement — setting…

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Homebuilding & Renovating (Digital) - 1 Issue, November 2024

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