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2016-2, July
Our ongoing efforts to keep your specifications up to date have resulted in amendments to 10 sections, comprising:
- 4 sections with amended references only.
- 2 sections with improvements to general or clause guidance, without changes to the clause text.
- 4 sections with changes to clause text, with or without changes to general or clause guidance.
The list that follows highlights the work sections in NBS Building Update 2016-2 which have undergone technical revisions to the clause content.
Preliminaries
The A20 sections have been updated to reflect the 2016 editions of the JCT Minor Works Building Contracts.
Revised Work Sections
Standard library
H92 Rainscreen cladding (2016-1.1)
K10 Gypsum board dry linings/ partitions/ ceilings (2016-1.1) (Title Change: was Plasterboard dry linings/ partitions/ ceilings)
K40 Demountable suspended ceilings (2016-1.1)
P21 Door/ window ironmongery
Intermediate library
K10 Gypsum board dry linings/ partitions/ ceilings (2016-1.1) (Title Change: was Plasterboard dry linings/ partitions/ ceilings)K40 Demountable suspended ceilings (2016-1.1)
P21 Door/ window ironmongery
S90 Hot and cold water supply systems – domestic
S91 Natural gas supply systems – domestic
Minor Works library
K10 Gypsum board dry linings/ partitions/ ceilings (2016-1.1) (Title Change: was Plasterboard dry linings/ partitions/ ceilings)K40 Demountable suspended ceilings (2016-1.1)
P21 Door/ window ironmongery
S90 Hot and cold water supply systems – domestic
Work sections confirmed as current
The following work sections have been reviewed/ updated and are confirmed as current:
Standard library
2016-1.1
M10 Cement based levelling/ wearing screeds
M11 Mastic asphalt flooring/ floor underlays
M13 Calcium sulfate based levelling screeds
2016-2
N/A
Intermediate library
M10 Cement based levelling/ wearing screeds
M11 Mastic asphalt flooring/ floor underlays
M13 Calcium sulfate based levelling screeds
S17 Water reclamation systems
2016-2
N/A
Minor Works library
2016-1.1M13 Calcium sulfate based levelling screeds
2016-2
S91 Natural gas supply systems – domestic
2016-1, March
Our ongoing efforts to keep your specifications up to date have resulted in amendments to 25 sections, comprising:
- 2 sections with amended references only.
- 1 sections with improvements to general or clause guidance, without changes to the clause text.
- 22 sections with changes to clause text, with or without changes to general or clause guidance.
The list that follows highlights the work sections in NBS Building Update 2016-1 which have undergone technical revisions to the clause content.
Revised Work Sections
Standard library
| D30 Piling |
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| D40 Embedded retaining walls | |
| D45 Soil nailing | |
| F30 Accessories/ Sundry items for brick/ block/ stone walling | |
| G20 Carpentry/ timber framing/ First fixing | |
| J21 Mastic asphalt roofing/ insulation/ finishes | |
| J31 Liquid applied waterproof roof coatings | |
| K30 Panel partitions | |
| L40 General glazing | |
| M50 Rubber/ Plastics/ Cork/ Lino/ Carpet tiling/ sheeting | |
| M51 Edge fixed carpeting | |
| M60 Painting/ Clear finishing | |
| N15 Internal fire and safety signage systems | |
| Q28 Topsoil and soil ameliorants | |
| Q30 Seeding/ turfing | |
| Q31 External planting | |
| Q32 Internal and artificial planting | |
| Q35 Landscape maintenance | |
| Q50 Site/ street furniture/ equipment | |
| Q52 Play and sports equipment |
Intermediate library
| B91 Buildings in the landscape |
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| D30 Piling | |
| D45 Soil nailing | |
| F30 Accessories/ Sundry items for brick/ block/ stone walling | |
| G20 Carpentry/ timber framing/ First fixing | |
| J21 Mastic asphalt roofing/ insulation/ finishes | |
| J31 Liquid applied waterproof roof coatings | |
| K30 Panel partitions | |
| L40 General glazing | |
| M50 Rubber/ Plastics/ Cork/ Lino/ Carpet tiling/ sheeting | |
| M51 Edge fixed carpeting | |
| M60 Painting/ Clear finishing | |
| N15 Internal fire and safety signage systems | |
| N91 External signage and interpretation | |
| Q28 Topsoil and soil ameliorants | |
| Q30 Seeding/ turfing | |
| Q31 External planting | |
| Q50 Site/ street furniture/ equipment | |
| U90 General ventilation - domestic |
Minor Works library
| F30 Accessories/ Sundry items for brick/ block/ stone walling |
|
| G20 Carpentry/ timber framing/ First fixing | |
| J21 Mastic asphalt roofing/ insulation/ finishes |
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| J31 Liquid applied waterproof roof coatings | |
| K30 Panel partitions | |
| L40 General glazing | |
| M50 Rubber/ Plastics/ Cork/ Lino/ Carpet tiling/ sheeting | |
| M60 Painting/ Clear finishing | |
| Q28 Topsoil and soil ameliorants | |
| Q50 Site/ street furniture/ equipment |
Work sections confirmed as current
The following work sections have been reviewed/ updated and are confirmed as current:
Standard library
No change
Intermediate library
| S90 Hot and cold water supply systems – domestic |
|
| S91 Natural gas supply systems – domestic |
Minor Works library
| S90 Hot and cold water supply systems – domestic |
|
| S91 Natural gas supply systems – domestic | |
| U90 General ventilation - domestic |
2015-3, November
186 work sections now in NBS Building (excluding Preliminaries)
Our ongoing efforts to keep your specifications up to date have resulted in amendments to 36 sections, comprising:
- 3 sections with amended references only.
- 16 sections with improvements to general or clause guidance, without changes to the clause text.
- 17 sections with changes to clause text, with or without changes to general or clause guidance.
Following the introduction of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 on April 6, JCT has issued amendments to their contracts. Updated preliminaries were included in your 2015-2 July update. Preliminaries for ICC Minor Works Version, Amendment ICC/CDM/May2015, are also now included.
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| B13 Modular buildings | BS 8200 withdrawn, alternate CWCT standards TN 75 and 76 along with BS EN 13049 added. Code for sustainable homes changes highlighted. Additional guidance has been added to explain changes made in document to standards and regulations. | S | ||
| C51 Repairing/ Renovating/ Conserving timber | Updating of clause items and guidance resulting from revised or new standards and codes. | S | I | |
| D20 Excavating and filling | Reference documents including legislation updated and new clause added to cover product 'Concrete impregnated fabric'. | S | I | M |
| E10 Mixing/ Casting/ Curing in situ concrete | Changes due to updates of BS EN 206(incorporating BS EN 206-9), BS 8500-1 and BS 8500-2. Updates in reference documents. | S | I | M |
| G10 Structural steel framing | References to NSSS removed, and values amended alongside general updates of reference documents. Guidance concerning CE marking added. | S | I | M |
| G30 Metal profiled sheet decking | This section has been amended to transfer specification of design standards, design parameters and other requirements to section B50. Reference documents updated. | S | I | |
| H92 Rainscreen cladding | ASCE SE1/7-05 has been withdrawn and replaced by ASCE/SEI 7-10. BS 476-7 has been withdrawn and replaced by BS 476-7 incorporating corrigendum 1. BS 476-20 has been withdrawn and replaced by BS 476-20 incorporating amendment 1 and corrigendum 1. BS 476-21 has been withdrawn and replaced by BS 476-21 incorporating corrigendum 1. BS EN 1999-1-1 + A1:2009 has been withdrawn and replaced by BS EN 1999-1-1 + A2:2013, incorporating corrigendum March 2014. PD 62305-2 Flash density map 2014. Supplement to BS EN 62305-2 has been published. The Construction Health and Safety Manual has been updated. References to deleted clauses 342, 345 and 347 deleted; clauses 335 and 340 'Integrity' added; all to align with CWCT Standard. |
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| J41 Reinforced bitumen membrane roof coverings | Updates resulting from changes to reference documents including new clauses for insulants and water flow control layers. | S | I | M |
| J42 Single layer polymeric sheet roof coverings | Updates resulting from changes to reference documents and from commentary from the Technical Committee at SPRA. | S | I | M |
| K11 Rigid sheet flooring/ sheathing/ decking/ sarking/ linings/ casings | Key technical changes and changes to guidance. Reference documents updated. | S | I | M |
| K13 Rigid sheet fine linings and panelling | Clause 105 added in response to CPR and CE marking requirements. Changes to general guidance. Reference documents updated. | S | I | |
| K45 Suspended ceiling system alterations | Clause 805, Electrical continuity and earth bonding updated in accordance with current IET regulations (BS 7671). | I | M | |
| M40 Stone/ Concrete/ Quarry/ Ceramic tiling/ Mosaic | Key changes in response to reference document updates. Introducing guidance to CEN/TS 16165 for slip resistance. | S | I | M |
| M41 Terrazzo tiling/ In situ terrazzo | Key technical changes and changes to guidance due to reference document updates, BS EN 13036-4 now being replaced by BS 7976-1, -2 and -3 with regards to slip resistance for pedestrian surfaces. | S | I | |
| N13 Sanitary appliances and fittings | The section has been comprehensively updated, taking into account several recent BS EN standards for sanitary appliances. | S | I | M |
| R11 Above ground foul drainage systems | Clauses 685 and 690 revised in line with new version of BS 1710. | S | I | M |
| R12 Below ground drainage systems | Wording in clauses 757 and 759 has been changed to improve specification of the connection of drainage branches into the main channel. BS 7158 for plastics inspection chambers has been withdrawn. | S | I | M |