Introduction Dorset’s Building Control Technical Committee is an independent forum comprising of experienced Building Control professionals from each of the Local Authorities within Dorset. Their objectives are to combine technical knowledge with practical application and establish consistent technical standards across the county. Members Peter Trickett Senior Building Control Officer Bournemouth Borough Council Tel: (01202) 451407 Les Clements Building Control Surveyor Christchurch Borough Council Tel: (01202) 495033 Angus Phillips District Building Control Officer East Dorset District Council Tel: (01202) 886201 Bob Maylin District Building Control Officer North Dorset District Council Tel/Fax: (01258) 484261/5 Andy Holmes Building Regulation Team Leader Poole Borough Council Tel: (01202) 633238 Mike Jurd Senior Building Control Officer Purbeck District Council Tel: (01929) 557274 Lee Trevett Senior Building Control Surveyor West Dorset District Council Tel: (01305) 252415 George Jones Senior Building Control Surveyor Weymouth and Portland Borough Council Tel: (01305) 838328 1) Dorset model for thatched buildings. A uniform approach to thatched buildings is now being advocated across Dorset where compensatory requirements are considered acceptable to achieve compliance with the Building Regulations. The following guidelines are to advise you of certain requirements if you are considering extending or constructing a thatched roof building less than 12m from your boundary. See more details... 2) Section 123 Repairs to fire damaged property. Can Building Regulation applications be requested for repairs to fire damaged property, under Section 123 Building Act 1984? See more details... 3) Use of breathable roof sarking membranes within non-ventilated cold-pitched roof constructions. The use of breathable roof sarking membranes within non-ventilated cold-pitched roof constructions. See more details... Tyvek 2001B PRO underlay in Sealed Cold Pitched Roof Systems. See more details... Breathable roof tile underlays in cold roofs. See more details... 4) Interpretation of non-combustible material. Interpretation of ‘constructed of substantially Non combustible material’ See more details... 5) Drain replacement. See more details... 6) Part E Flanking sound. Flanking sound - separating floors See more details... 7) Fire resistance to loft spaces. Fire resistance to loft spaces in rooms in roof See more details... 8) Handrails to staircases. Handrails on staircases See more details... 9) Downlighters to dwelling houses. Downlighter & Recessed Light Fittings See more details... 10) Exempt structures ‘adversely affecting’ an existing building. See more details... 11) Use of premises for Day Care of Children See more details... 12) Fire Resistance of protected hallways in Flats. See more details... 13) Fire Consultation Guidance See more details... 14) Installation of Stairlifts in existing staircases See more details... 15) Decking/raised patios and associated balustrading See more details... 16) External rendering on timber stud walls See more details... 18) Greenhouses & Agricultural buildings Class III schedule 2 Rules for exemption See more details... 20) Small Detached Buildings Class VI schedule 2 Rules for exemption See more details... 21) Foul Drainage Systems Information sheet on the laying of foul drains See more details... 22) Small Extensions to Dwellings Class VII schedule 2 Rules for exemption. The rules apply where a building is to be is to be extended at ground level See more details... 24) Approved Document F Means of ventilation (2006 edition) See more details... 25) Approved Document L1A Conservation of fuel and power in new dwellings (2006 edition) See more details... 26) Approved Document L1B Conservation of fuel and power change of use in existing Buildings (2006 edition) See more details... 27) Approved Document L1B Conservation of fuel and power for Domestic Extensions (2006 edition) See more details... 28) Approved Document L2A Conservation of fuel and power in new buildings other that dwellings (2006 edition) See more details... 29) Approved Document L2B Conservation of fuel and power in existing buildings other than dwellings (2006 edition) See more details... 30) Replacement Doors, Windows and Roof lights Following a change in the Building Regulations, from 01 April 2002, a Building Regulation application will be required for replacement windows, doors and roof-lights. See more details... 31) Guide of Insulation material to demonstrate compliance with Approved Document L1B (2006 edition) Download the guide

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