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What is Part K of the Building Regulations?
Part K – Protection from falling, collision and impact Protection from falling involves the fitting of safety measures on staircases, ramps and ladders, as well as advice about the positioning of balusters, vehicle barriers and windows to avoid injury.
What are the building regs for stairs?
Building Regs specify a minimum distance of 220mm to a maximum of 300mm. Nosing The edge of the tread which projects beyond the riser. Rise The vertical distance from the top of the tread to the top of the next one. Building Regs specify a minimum distance of 150mm to a maximum of 220mm.
Which part of the Building Regulations does Approved Document K cover?
Details. This edition covers protection from falling, collision and impact and includes designing staircases, ladders, ramps, guarding and vehicle barriers in and around all types of buildings.
What is Part M Electrical?
Part M of the Building Regulations came into effect on 1st May 2004 under the Building (Ammendment) Regulations 2003. The objective of Part M is to make it easier for people with a disability to use buildings, and the facilities in them, including electrical switches, outlets and controls.
Do you need building regs to change a staircase?
When you are adding or altering staircases you do need to get building regulation approval. If you think about the potential risk of someone falling from/through poorly constructed stairs you can understand why this is an important area where regulation is required.
Do you need building regs for secondary glazing?
Although there are no specific requirements for secondary glazing within Part Q, there is a growing need in ‘change of use’ projects to meet security requirements. If a building has been deemed vulnerable following assessment by a security consultant, then specialist glazing products can be fitted.
Do I have to comply with Part M?
Then works must comply with Part M i.e. reasonable provisions for people to gain access to that part from the site boundary, on site car parking spaces, either by means of an independent access or by means of a route to and through the building.
When did Part M building regs come in?
1 March 2015
Approved Documents provide guidance on how to meet the building regulations. Part M Volumes 1 and 2 contain guidance on access to and use of buildings. First published 1 March 2015.
When did Part M come into force?
The new English edition of Approved Document M (access to and use of buildings) came into force on 1 October 2015.
Do plug sockets have to be a certain height?
Sockets need to be installed at least 450mm up from the floor level of a room. TV points, telephone points, doorbells and light switches should be a max height of 1200mm from the floor. Electrical sockets, switches and other electrical control devices should be a minimum of 350mm from corners of a room.
Does Part M apply to existing dwellings?
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.
Can you put a door at the top of stairs UK?
UK Staircase Landing Regulations The landing distance in front of the top and bottom step must be longer than the width of the staircase (see diagram). 3. No door should swing closer than 400mm onto the front of any step.
What is part m of the Building Regulations 2010?
Part M (2010) of the Building Regulations requires that adequate provision be made for people to access and use a building, its facilities and its environs. Technical Guidance Part M provides guidance that will, prima facie, indicate compliance with Part M.
When do the Building Regulations (Part M) come into effect?
The Building Regulations (Part M Amendment) Regulations will come into operation from the 1st January 2012. From January 2012 the amended Part M of the Building Regulations of the Second Schedule will be as follows: M1 -Adequate provision shall be made for people to access and use a building, its facilities and its environs.
What changes have been made to building regulations for new-builds?
Changes in 2015 to the Building Regulations Approved Document Part M, which contains guidance on access, introduced some new standards for new-build dwellings.
When do Category 2 and 3 building regulations apply?
Categories 2 and 3 apply only where required by planning permission. Part M in Schedule 1 to the Building Regulations has been amended. The 2015 edition with 2016 amendments took effect on 1 March 2016 for use in England. . .