Part A Structure

Topic	Replies	Views	Activity
About the Part A Structure category	0	338	27 February 2020
With regard to the existing Building Regulations, should buildings that are used for industrial or commercial purposes that also contain living accommodation be legally treated as a dwelling?	1	729	15 February 2013
With regards to the existing Building Regulations, should a block of flats be treated as a separate development irrespective of the number of blocks on the site?	1	714	15 February 2013
Which documentation deals with the procedures related to working on historic buildings?	1	707	15 February 2013
Which specific Building Regulations deal with the legal procedures related to sound insulation testing?	1	694	15 February 2013
What building regulations exist with regard to the permissible level of indoor nitrogen dioxide?	1	493	15 February 2013
Are there any regulations regarding roof angles for non-residential buildings?	1	508	15 February 2013
Are there any limitations regarding the size of three storey non-residential buildings?	1	498	15 February 2013
Are there any limitations regarding the size of single-storey non-residential buildings?	1	504	15 February 2013
Which types of building can be considered 'Class 7B' structures under official classification?	1	555	15 February 2013
Which types of building can be considered 'Class 7A' structures under official classification?	1	566	15 February 2013
Which types of building can be considered 'Class 6' structures under official classification?	1	544	15 February 2013
Which types of building can be considered 'Class 5' structures under official classification?	1	599	15 February 2013
Which types of building can be considered 'Class 4' structures under official classification?	1	518	15 February 2013
What is the floor space limit for a storey of a building which is enclosed by structural walls on one side?	1	548	15 February 2013
What is the floor space limit for a storey of a building which is enclosed by structural walls on all sides?	1	540	15 February 2013
Should a building not easily fit into any of the seven building classes, is there any legislation dealing with its classification?	1	495	15 February 2013
Which types of building can be considered 'Class 3' structures under official classification?	1	585	15 February 2013
Which types of building can be considered 'Class 2B' structures under official classification?	1	1746	15 February 2013
Which types of building can be considered 'Class 2A' structures under official classification?	1	2478	15 February 2013
Which types of building can be considered 'Class 1' structures under official classification?	1	552	15 February 2013
What hazards are considered risks to buildings under the existing Building Regulations?	1	517	15 February 2013
Are there any particular hazards associated with foundations?	1	460	14 February 2013
What requirements exist with regard to building foundations?	1	582	14 February 2013
What are the two materials most commonly used in the construction of buildings in the contemporary world?	1	561	14 February 2013
Are there any other pieces of legislation overseeing construction of buildings other than the Building Regulations 2000?	1	468	14 February 2013
If a local authority finds out that a building is being constructed using inappropriate materials, what power(s) does it have?	1	546	14 February 2013
Are there any consequences to constructing a building using short-lived materials?	1	515	14 February 2013
Is planning permission required to make internal alterations to a shop or office?	1	510	14 February 2013
Is planning permission required to make internal alterations to a house?	1	512	14 February 2013