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BCA technical guidance notes are for the benefit of it’s members and the construction industry, to provide information, promote
good practice and encourage consistency of interpretation for the benefit of our clients. They are advisory in nature,
and in all cases the responsibility for determining compliance with the Building Regulations remains with the building control
body concerned.
This guidance note is based upon information available at the time of issue and may be subject to change. The Approved
Documents should be consulted for full details in any particular case.
Boiler flues have been a subject of discussion in the last few years, primarily due to issues raised within CORGI`s technical bulletin 200 which addresses some aspects of the installation of room sealed flue systems within voids. Whilst this provides for the access and inspection of flues inspecting officers form public and private sectors have noted that there appears to be a lack of knowledge by site operatives etc. in the installation of boiler flues and other ducted ventilation perforations within timber frame buildings.
Any perforation within the external walls of a timber frame building need to take into account the relevant requirements of Parts B, C, J & L. It has been discovered that in the majority of cases, appropriate installation instructions are not provided or highlighted within installation or manufacturers manuals/guidance to address timber framed buildings. This has created a “custom and practice” approach by installers which generally does not comply with the goals required in the above mentioned Parts of the Building Regulations and in some cases miss the provisions altogether leaving dangerous conditions, latent defects or both.
Provides a general introduction to methods of test for plastics and covers, content and usage of BS 2782, units, apparatus and reagents, sampling, number and preparation of test pieces, direction of testing and the test report
Recommendations are given for planning, design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of emergency voice communication (EVC) systems in and around buildings and at sports, entertainment and similar venues.
Gives construction and performance requirements and test methods for sprinklers operated by change of state of an element or bursting of a glass bulb under the influence of heat.
Establishes the safety identification colours and design principles for safety signs and safety markings used in work places and public areas.