Approved Inspectors Newsletter http://www.approvedinspectorsltd.co.uk Copyright (c) Approved Inspectors Ltd, 2010 en-GB editor@approvedinspectorsltd.co.uk info@skillzone.ltd.uk 1440 Care Needed When Undertaking Building Alterations http://www.approvedinspectorsltd.co.uk/newsletter?story=appins.2.2 The Healthy and Safety Executive (HSE) is advising that the law requires that all alteration, demolition and dismantling work should be carefully planned and carried out by competent people to avoid unplanned structural collapse. 18 Jul 2010 15:08:02 GMT APPINS.2.2 Affordable house building could grind to a halt this year! http://www.approvedinspectorsltd.co.uk/newsletter?story=appins.2.3 The National Housing Federation is warning that affordable house building is in danger of grinding to a halt this year as, budgets are cut, and sweeping changes to the planning system make it increasingly difficult to get homes built, the Federation warned. 18 Jul 2010 15:08:02 GMT APPINS.2.3 Government publishes Part L Approved Documents http://www.approvedinspectorsltd.co.uk/newsletter?story=appins.2.4 The communities department has published the Approved Documents for Part L of the Building Regulations, which come into force in October. Under new rules some non-domestic buildings will be allowed to achieve less than a 25% reduction while others will be expected to exceed the target. 18 Jul 2010 15:08:02 GMT APPINS.2.4 Concerns on Stability Require Prompt Action http://www.approvedinspectorsltd.co.uk/newsletter?story=appins.2.5 The Confidential Reporting on Structural Safety CROSS aims to improve structural safety and reduce failures by issuing reports to highlight lessons that have been learnt and to influence change. http://www.cross-structural-safety.org 18 Jul 2010 15:08:02 GMT APPINS.2.5 Seek Proper Advice http://www.approvedinspectorsltd.co.uk/newsletter?story=appins.2.6 The following is an abstract from a self help website, with advice like this who needs friends. Approved Inspectors Ltd. are please to provide initial advice and help to avoid problems such as these. 18 Jul 2010 15:08:02 GMT APPINS.2.6 Warnings Issued on the Use of Plastic Light Diffusers. http://www.approvedinspectorsltd.co.uk/newsletter?story=appins.2.7 The Department of the Environment has acknowledged that the guidance for the use of thermoplastic lighting diffusers given in Building Regulations approved document B has led to confusion. This has resulted in faulty specifications and installation of the wrong type of materials for plastic light diffusers. 18 Jul 2010 15:08:02 GMT APPINS.2.7 Are You Aware of the Party Wall etc. Act? http://www.approvedinspectorsltd.co.uk/newsletter?story=appins.2.8 Most people are aware that they have to apply for Planning or Development Consent and Building Regulation approval before starting building works. Many however are unaware of the requirements of the Party Wall etc. Act and that failure to comply with them can bring your construction work to a halt; this can be both costly and cause massive delays in completion. 18 Jul 2010 15:08:02 GMT APPINS.2.8 New Publications and Guidance http://www.approvedinspectorsltd.co.uk/newsletter?story=appins.2.11 The Centre for Alternative Technology has published a 380-page report detailing how the UK could become a zero-carbon country by 2030. 18 Jul 2010 15:08:02 GMT APPINS.2.11 What's On http://www.approvedinspectorsltd.co.uk/newsletter?story=appins.2.12 A roundup of seminars and events that may be of interest 18 Jul 2010 15:08:02 GMT APPINS.2.12