NBS|
|Approved Documents|
- A Structure
| - B1 Fire safety - Volume 1: Dwellinghouses|
- B2 Fire safety - Volume 2: Buildings other than dwellinghouses|
- C Site preparation and resistance to contaminants and moisture|
- D Toxic substances
| - E Resistance to the passage of sound|
- F Ventilation
| - G Hygiene|
- H Drainage and waste disposal|
- J Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems|
- K Protection from falling, collision and impact|
- L1A Conservation of fuel and power - new dwellings|
- L1B Conservation of fuel and power - existing dwellings
| - L2A Conservation of fuel and power - new buildings other than dwellings|
- L2B Conservation of fuel and power - existing buildings other than dwellings|
- M Access to and use of buildings|
- N Glazing - safety in relation to impact, opening and cleaning|
- P Electrical safety - dwellings|
- 7 Materials and workmanship|
Latest Features|
Delays to new Building Regulations Part G and Approved Document G
The changes to Part G of the Building Regulations and its Approved Document will not now come into force until April 2010. read more...
Bats in Buildings
This NBS Shortcut looks at bats, the legislation protecting them, and how to build without breaking the law. read more...
Traditional mortar mixes for today
Lime is experiencing something of a resurgence as a mortar, render and coating material. This NBS Shortcut explores the basic chemistry and manufacture of various types of lime mortar in contemporary use. read more...
NBS Shortcuts|
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26 Rainscreen Cladding : Letting air in to keep rain out
NBS Shortcuts is an illustrated 'how-to' series covering a wide range of practice, regulatory and design guidance
with easy to follow text and hand-drawn graphic details. Full of easy to follow tips these new guides help get to grips
with changes to the Building Regs
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