Do buildings have to be wheelchair accessible UK?
The Equality Act 2010 requires all buildings to have disabled access. There is a misconception that Listed Buildings are exempt from requiring wheelchair access, due to the historic nature of the building.
What is the maximum length of a local permanent obstruction in a corridor?
Obstructions – other than on a wall opposite a doorway, or in the areas noted above, an obstruction such as a radiator may project up to 100mm, reducing corridor width to not less than 1.1m, over a maximum length of 900mm.
What is a door nib?
A Wall Nib is a U shaped, pre-fabricated plasterboard section eliminating the need to set external angles or stopends. They are installed first when setting out framework so the glazing frames and doors can be measured and installed while the walls are still being sheeted.
When was approved document M introduced?
2015
The 2015 edition took effect on 1 October 2015 for use in England.
Is Approved Document M mandatory?
A series of Approved Documents set out what typically would be acceptable for compliance with the relevant requirements of Building Regulations. There is no legal obligation to follow the guidance in the Approved Documents.
Does Part M apply to existing buildings?
Generally Part M does not apply to extensions or material alterations of dwellings. However the extension of the dwelling or material alterations carried out MUST NOT make the building less satisfactory in relation to part M than it was before.
What are Part M Building Regulations?
Part M Regulations ensure that buildings are accessible, not only to disabled people, those with limited mobility and wheelchair users, but also to people who regularly use prams and other wheeled devices.
What is a Part M threshold?
To meet the requirements of Part M, door thresholds should be a maximum of 15mm; the threshold should be chamfered or rounded for ease of wheelchair access. To find out more, download our eBook ‘Specifying doors to meet Approved Document M of the Building Regulations’.
What is building Regulation M?
Building regulation in England to ensure that people are able to access and use buildings and their facilities.
What are Part M building regulations?
What is Part M building regulations?
What are the documents used in construction site?
Here are some of the most important construction documents for commercial projects:
- Bidding Documents.
- Construction Contractor Agreement.
- Architectural Drawings.
- Specifications.
- Bill of Quantities.
- Schedule.
- Work Orders.
- Subcontractor Application.
What are building documents?
Building Documents means any records, books of account, approvals, plans, drawings, specifications, schedules, feasibility studies, reports, certificates and other documents relating to any Building Works, including, without limitation, the Mortgagor’s copy or counterpart of any Building Contract and any Approved Plans …
What is the most important document during construction?
1. Contract Agreements and Contracts. The agreement to be used by the contracting officer (owner) and the contractor. The essential part of the contract documents.