All Regulations articles – Page 16
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NewsLondon Mayor launches access guidance
Two reports aim to provide best practice guidance on housing access for the deaf and disabled in the capital
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NewsBreeam dream
This office scheme in Leeds is not only the highest-scoring BREEAM building yet but one where green means more commercially viable
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NewsGreen standards to be reformed
BRE’s widely used BREEAM environmental rating system and the principal method of calculating Part L compliance are to be overhauled to take account of the drive towards zero-carbon buildings.
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Hutton angers unions by rejecting Gangmasters Bill
Delegates ‘baffled’ as business secretary claims CDM regulations can deal with worker abuse
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Conservatives advised to scrap Building Regulations
The Conservative party should scrap Building Regulations and bring in a lower VAT for maintenance and repairs to green homes, according to a policy report.
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NewsThe code level six house
Here's an attempt to put in practice what is currently nothing more than dream for most housebuilders - a new property that meets the A grade of the new Code for Sustainable Homes, level six
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Spot the difference
Suzanne Reeves tells us in her article extolling the virtues of JCT2005 (20 July, page 54): “An amendment to the JCT2005 forms has already been issued for the CDM regulations … CIS amendments to all the other contracts in the suite will be included in the reprints of the 2005 ...
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NewsCouncils face loss of building control
Government proposals for self-certification could spell end of regulation by local authorities
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NewsBuilding regulations minister proposes tougher enforcement
New proposal would give buildilng control powers to prosecute two years after breach of regulations
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FeaturesNo smoking signs
Firesafe has introduced a range of “no smoking” signs and a fireproof cigarette bin, to help businesses adapt to the smoking ban.
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FeaturesPlume management kit
Buderus has introduced a plume management kit for use with its domestic, gas-fired, wall-hung boiler range.
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Gas interlock system
Caledonian Control Technology (CCT) has launched a safety control for commercial kitchens, which prevents gas from being turned on if the ventilation system is not operating correctly.
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Navigational tool for fire-fighters
Notifier, a maker of fire alarm technology, has unveiled Onyx Firstvision, a navigational tool for firefighters.
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Escape route sign
Zumtobel Lighting has launched an illuminated escape route sign called Puresign. It features a silver anodised frame, which measures 306 × 156 × 28mm, and comes with a selection of pictographs, back-lit by LEDs.
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Hybrid fire detection solution
Fire Detection Products is offering a hybrid fire alarm system, designed for sites in which it is difficult to install cables.
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Slip-resistant ground covering
Stirling Lloyd has launched a range of pre-formed slip-resistant coverings for stairways, ramps, vehicular routes or walkways where fully bonded systems cannot be used.
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Flush-fit consumer units
Hager has launched a range of flush-fit consumer units for solid and partition walls, which it says are fast to install.
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Red tape threatens to stifle development, says NFB
Mounting red tape threatens to drive out small and medium firms, federation tells Callcutt review
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NewsWhat the code will cost
So now we have an idea of what the code for sustainable homes will require and when it will require it. what we didn’t know, until now, is what the damage to our wallets would be …
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... and do the right thing
Gillian Birkby, who assisted the HSE team that revised the regulations, outlines the role of the CDM co-ordinator and the duties of clients