| example_id,text,labels,predictions | |
| 34a524ec-6994-426f-86af-78788fd34a80,"<e1>Between the locking points</e1> for the <e2>mortice lock</e2> and surface-mounted rim lock, the distance should be 400-600mm.",none,part-of | |
| aa41a5d4-c0b1-4da7-84a0-5c2e2738654f,The <e1>total number of ventilators</e1> installed in the dwellings habitable rooms and kitchens should be at least the following: <e2>Five ventilators</e2> if the dwelling has more than one bedroom.,greater-equal,greater-equal | |
| c2c49207-78b3-42b0-8b61-ad506f5a80e2,"In hard water areas, <e1>suitable</e1> <e2>measures</e2> should be taken to treat the feed water to water heaters and the hot water circuit of combination boilers to reduce lime-scale accumulation.",selection,selection | |
| 0a7ff0c7-c5f9-4069-9d7e-2bfd6c4871d3,The <e1>floor area</e1> of the <e2>extension</e2> does not exceed 30m2.,selection,part-of | |
| d5b6ff18-626d-4e6f-b788-0c67f7a4ebab,"If the cost of installing the required electric vehicle charge point and cable routes for electric vehicle charge points exceeds 7% of the total cost of the major renovation (a) such a building is exempt from the requirement to install the electric vehicle charge point; and (b) cable routes for electric vehicle charge points must be installed in a minimum of one fifth of the total number of parking spaces, except where the <e1>cost</e1> of that installation exceeds 7% of the total cost of the major <e2>renovation</e2>.",none,none | |
| 33eb3a5a-584f-4d1e-84a0-35fe66954d80,Consideration should be given to the power requirements of <e1>essential</e1> (e.g. life safety) <e2>systems</e2>.,selection,selection | |
| 526d7a82-6362-4fce-8d58-1ab0b0005235,The <e1>structures</e1> of the wet rooms must be <e2>rigid enough that the thermal and moisture movements do no damage the wet room waterproofing or surface structures</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| 7134933d-17df-4a8c-b72e-1c09177bad1c,The spread of fire in voids of <e1>wall-type</e1> <e2>building elements</e2> must be restricted at least by storey.,selection,selection | |
| 2c8d2bc3-cf23-48f8-b9c0-b90f150f9f93,"Any <e1>walls</e1>, doors and windows should be insulated and <e2>draught-proofed</e2> to at least the same extent as in the existing building.",necessity,necessity | |
| 2c12675d-93c9-496a-acf9-b30465dae93d,Any flexible <e1>ducts</e1> should be <e2>installed</e2> so that the full internal diameter is maintained and flow resistance is minimised.,necessity,necessity | |
| af92ecf9-432a-4557-9992-060bb6e3e867,<e1>Air permeability</e1> should be in <e2>m3/(hm2) at 50Pa</e2>.,equal,equal | |
| 0da52584-1b37-48b5-840f-3795ae695275,the minimum clear dimensions of the platform are: 1100mm <e1>wide</e1> and 1400mm deep where two doors are located at 90° relative to each other and where the lifting platform is enclosed or where provision is <e2>being made for an accompanied wheelchair user</e2>.,none,none | |
| 977ccb7b-4580-4ea3-9ea4-5057925c9854,"NOTE: The surface area of the <e1>whole</e1> <e2>building</e2> must be included when assessing whether the works constitute a major renovation, even if the building is mixed use.",selection,selection | |
| df6eb340-6ff0-4811-bcaf-48a6cc6dc455,"An ambulant <e1>disabled person</e1> should be <e2>able to move within, and between, storeys</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| dd056285-1aa4-4c6d-94ac-b911458cb7ea,"Where any of the <e1>parking spaces</e1> for new <e2>buildings</e2> other than residential or mixed-use buildings are in a covered car park, the requirement to install an electric vehicle charge point should be met by installing a charge point in a parking space that is not within a covered car park.",part-of,part-of | |
| 78b82c71-b2a9-41ea-a5f9-45bdba64fa7a,The <e1>correct</e1> <e2>operation</e2> of each control function should be tested where it is practical.,selection,selection | |
| eccd4f77-ef4a-41fd-a22a-620c84fdddd4,There is a minimum of 400mm of worktop to at least one side of the oven and fridge or fridge freezer where this is taller than the worktop height (or to <e1>one side</e1> of a pair of tall <e2>appliances</e2> where they are located together at the end of a run).,part-of,selection | |
| a5e9c36f-358f-4375-943c-6d5b89c82647,"Any abrupt level differences of over 0.7 metres and any <e1>precipices</e1> located in the <e2>vicinity</e2> of common play and recreation areas associated with buildings with more than two dwellings must be indicated by appropriate barriers or suitable planted areas, or outfitted with a base that cushions any fall.",part-of,part-of | |
| efd2d371-97de-4d5e-af06-e404ff71f316,The <e1>impact</e1> of the ground and crawl space on <e2>heat loss</e2> shall be taken into account in heat loss calculations.,part-of,part-of | |
| 1320873f-de9b-4c55-a7c0-67f545c4a46e,"All <e1>access routes</e1> to <e2>principal</e2>, or alternative accessible, entrances should be surfaced so that people are able to travel along them easily, without excessive effort and without the risk of tripping or falling.",none,none | |
| 197b9463-397e-4729-a08d-12739f9db069,"For variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems, any <e1>calculations</e1> must include indoor and outdoor conditions, the <e2>power input from controls</e2>, and indoor units.",necessity,necessity | |
| 8b054fa5-fa6b-40f8-996a-a6dfea855fc3,"The <e1>distance</e1> <e2>between a door that opens onto a landing and the upper edge of the ramp or flight of stairs</e2> must be no less than 400 millimetres on the side wall and no less than 1,500 millimetres on the end wall.",selection,selection | |
| 9dd2a0f1-0ff9-4416-8abd-1e6589980ff4,"If the cross-sectional area of a mechanical ventilation systems air duct is designed to be greater than 0.06 m2, the <e1>outdoor air and exhaust air ducts</e1> shall be fitted with <e2>shutoff dampers</e2> that close automatically when the system shuts down.",necessity,necessity | |
| 37f30855-f103-43f1-aef2-b37c05b4c174,Facilitating future <e1>connection</e1> to any local <e2>district heat networks</e2> should be considered (e.g. providing capped off connections in pipework to allow later connection to a local district heat network).,necessity,part-of | |
| 7c8f6c05-769d-46a8-9dc6-84b509bf8d9c,"The fire compartmenting requirement for the balcony slab of a glazed balcony of a building exceeding two storeys is EI 30; however, minor sealing parts and penetrations may be <e1>class</e1> <e2>E 15</e2>.",equal,equal | |
| 208b093d-361f-4aec-819d-4abca4e72c68,"in an evacuation area where the maximum number of occupants is 60, the <e1>second</e1> exit may be no less than 900 millimetres in <e2>width</e2>.",none,part-of | |
| 500fc416-e652-4a2c-8dd3-8d9754ea1829,There should be no visible mould on the inner surfaces of external <e1>walls</e1> of a properly heated <e2>building</e2> with typical moisture generation.,part-of,part-of | |
| 891e9eee-4a4b-4d7c-8051-3aee8302cd6b,"Walls: <e1>insulation</e1> should be fitted without any air gaps and <e2>tight to the structure, cavity closers, lintels and cavity trays</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| a8b3e54e-902c-4502-99a2-8c41d46f1416,"If there are more than 60 chairs in a <e1>space</e1>, they must be linked to one another in at least four groups, unless the chairs are <e2>placed around tables</e2>.",none,none | |
| 72d93d34-a477-4505-9754-e7ca2c59b6ec,The <e1>building</e1> should be <e2>constructed to meet requirement O1 using passive means as far as reasonably practicable</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| 7a42150c-1f5d-449c-ac83-addfe816e46a,Accessible <e1>entrances</e1> should be <e2>clearly sign-posted</e2> and easily recognisable.,necessity,necessity | |
| bb3ac5b0-14d0-4d75-95d9-713adc6f2f58,"Any <e1>walls</e1>, doors and windows should be insulated and <e2>draught-proofed</e2> to at least the same extent as in the existing dwelling.",necessity,necessity | |
| 8e9ef8dc-18bd-4877-98cd-556aa4adee8f,"Reasonable provision shall be made for the <e1>conservation of fuel and power</e1> in <e2>buildings</e2> by: (a) limiting heat gains and losses (i) through thermal elements and other parts of the building fabric; and (ii) from pipes, ducts and vessels used for space heating, space cooling and hot water services; (b) providing fixed building services which (i) are energy efficient to a reasonable standard; (ii) have effective controls; and (iii) are commissioned by testing and adjusting as necessary to ensure they use no more fuel and power than is reasonable in the circumstances.",selection,part-of | |
| 01008f69-874b-443e-bcb2-2f5630280049,"If stairs are used only as an emergency exit and if they lead to spaces in a dwelling or accommodation facility other than those that are necessary for living, the <e1>riser</e1> may be no more than 220 millimetres and the tread must be no less than <e2>220 millimetres</e2>.",none,none | |
| a746a9da-a853-4ec3-a796-317b781216ad,<e1>Display lighting</e1> should be <e2>controlled on dedicated circuits that can be switched separately from those for lighting provided for general illuminance</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| 1ebce0c9-705c-47ee-8429-e83cfbed72db,"All walls, <e1>ducts</e1> and boxings to every WC/cloakroom, <e2>bath</e2> and shower room are strong enough to support grab rails, seats and other adaptations that could impose a load of 1.5kN/m2.",part-of,part-of | |
| 45b99da0-5bce-49b7-9ce2-04810c7e5a19,"For recessed meter boxes on the <e1>cold side</e1> of the <e2>construction</e2>, insulation should be installed behind the enclosure.",part-of,part-of | |
| 0f32fab3-c03b-400c-949a-cc95828a89d3,The <e1>specification</e1> of <e2>comfort cooling systems</e2> should be based on a heat gain calculation for the dwelling.,part-of,part-of | |
| f439dcde-3cf9-4b40-b555-a2107ae5559f,"If the circulation piping is located inside the building envelope, <e1>50</e1> of the calculated <e2>domestic hot water circulation heat loss</e2> shall be added to the thermal load of the spaces of the building.",part-of,equal | |
| 5f7b8ff7-50d0-46a2-a48b-fa19786c98fd,"If the domestic hot water cylinder is located inside the building envelope, 50 of the <e1>calculated</e1> <e2>domestic hot water cylinder heat loss</e2> shall be added to the thermal load of the spaces of the building.",selection,selection | |
| 0aaf71f0-a482-4a72-a407-0d6db79c7f6f,"In a building consisting primarily of one storey, no more than 200 m2 of fire-compartmented and no more than 50 m2 of non-fire-compartmented <e1>areas</e1> that essentially relate to the business of the building may be <e2>located on the level of second storey</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| 15f74476-8f8e-48a3-8906-752c29fdebac,The <e1>results</e1> should be <e2>recorded</e2> and given to the building owner.,necessity,necessity | |
| 73a6e4e0-c157-4cae-bc28-c0788f6a1e53,"Activation (e.g. motion sensors and push buttons), safety features and the <e1>time-lapse</e1> allowed for <e2>entry</e2> and exit through powered door systems should be carefully considered to suit the needs of people who cannot react quickly.",part-of,part-of | |
| 72e7ed0c-9e73-46b2-a919-20f3fea337fd,"An area with a potentially flammable or explosive <e1>atmosphere</e1> must not be located in a building where there are <e2>dwellings</e2>, accommodation premises, institutions or assembly and business premises.",none,none | |
| 5e7d4831-4ec8-48f9-9e60-0422fcc1eae4,"When replacing an existing <e1>system</e1>, the installed generation capacity of the new <e2>system</e2> should be no less than that of the existing system, except where a smaller system can be demonstrated to be more appropriate or effective (e.g. replacing an existing system with one which is better matched to the dwelling's energy demand).",none,none | |
| 43e26628-8b62-4cc6-91e2-284335df1564,"In <e1>rooms</e1> <e2>used for sleeping or rest</e2>, the one-hour A-weighted equivalent continuous sound level of impulsive, narrow-band or low-frequency noise may not exceed 25 decibels.",selection,selection | |
| f4557f58-1986-4de0-b0b8-539906b7fbcb,"For rooflights, <e1>U-values</e1> should be <e2>calculated based on a horizontal position</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| d43e4877-601c-43eb-9d33-96945754374b,Good acoustic design should be <e1>employed to achieve</e1> an <e2>acoustic environment</e2> that is neither too reverberant nor too absorbent so that announcements and conversations can be heard clearly.,selection,selection | |
| d43e4877-601c-43eb-9d33-96945754374b,<e1>Good</e1> acoustic design should be employed to achieve an acoustic environment <e2>that is neither too reverberant nor too absorbent</e2> so that announcements and conversations can be heard clearly.,none,none | |
| efd2d371-97de-4d5e-af06-e404ff71f316,The <e1>impact</e1> of the ground and <e2>crawl space</e2> on heat loss shall be taken into account in heat loss calculations.,selection,part-of | |
| 0df5892a-e396-424e-90f1-74f6ccfb9e1a,"A <e1>certain proportion</e1> of the changing rooms, washing facilities, saunas and swimming pools in a non-residential building shall be <e2>suitable for a person with mobility and functional impairment</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| 415aa97a-1b29-4d68-b1f1-e7d29a5ed7d6,<e1>Rigid connectors</e1> and jubilee clips should be <e2>used for flexible ducting to ensure a good seal</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| ffc11c58-ff7e-45f4-a5c7-da59404e5659,"Reasonable provision shall be made in the <e1>design</e1> and installation of electrical installations in order to <e2>protect persons operating, maintaining or altering the installations from fire or injury</e2>.",necessity,none | |
| 60024014-cb6a-4a53-9b12-9497e0a1e5e8,"Extract air from toilets, washrooms and cleaning spaces may be conducted to vertical ducts for extract air categories 1 and 2 if the total extract air flow from these spaces does not exceed <e1>10</e1> of the total air flow in the <e2>vertical</e2> duct.",none,none | |
| 35cacecf-06dc-4b0f-aadb-db2ee05518c7,The <e1>area</e1> of windows and <e2>roof windows</e2> (but excluding display windows) within the area served exceeds 40 of the facade area.,part-of,part-of | |
| 03ee3a93-abb7-451f-98bf-d6c3d0baf8a2,<e1>Provision</e1> shall be <e2>made to ensure a clear view of the space on either side of a swing door or gate</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| e505b13c-7b62-4857-aa2d-544dc986e9c0,"For dwellings, for <e1>external</e1> tapered <e2>steps</e2> and stairs that are part of the building the going of each step should be a minimum of 280mm.",selection,selection | |
| 339fc78c-a2f2-481c-a410-3aeb41e24b8a,<e1>Solid walls</e1> constructed of coursed brickwork or blockwork should be at least as <e2>thick</e2> as 1/16 of the storey height.,part-of,none | |
| 302c413e-fefd-47f1-914f-0dc787e4a761,"Where illuminance on surfaces is greater than 200 lux, a <e1>difference in light reflectance value</e1> should be a minimum of <e2>20 points</e2>.",greater-equal,greater-equal | |
| 2ff58135-b89d-40d1-a145-51aad9e5a942,"The landing in front of the outside door shall be at least 1,500 millimetres wide and at least <e1>1,500 millimetres</e1> <e2>long</e2>.",greater-equal,greater-equal | |
| 86350df0-a40e-412b-a301-004524d56736,"For wet heating systems in new dwellings with a <e1>floor area</e1> of <e2>150m2</e2> or greater, a minimum of two independently controlled heating circuits should be provided.",greater-equal,greater-equal | |
| 8e7e4d9a-05b8-4512-91c5-e8dbb9488685,"At night, windows, patio doors and <e1>balcony doors</e1> should be <e2>modelled as closed</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| cb522b91-f26f-460e-adee-1a7f59ba10c9,"For heat pump installations in which there are other <e1>heat sources</e1> <e2>available to the same building</e2>, each of these heat sources should be appropriately incorporated into a singular control system.",selection,selection | |
| 77b0edab-012f-4047-a2db-fe6303993780,"<e1>Ventilation systems</e1> that, under normal operation, <e2>recirculate air between more than one space, room or zone</e2> should also be able to operate in a mode that reduces the risk of the transmission of airborne infection.",selection,selection | |
| 5e7d4831-4ec8-48f9-9e60-0422fcc1eae4,"When replacing an existing system, the installed generation capacity of the <e1>new</e1> system should be no less than <e2>that</e2> of the existing system, except where a smaller system can be demonstrated to be more appropriate or effective (e.g. replacing an existing system with one which is better matched to the dwelling's energy demand).",none,none | |
| 113b8bf8-1856-45f5-a54b-d65ef100b437,"If a gas-fired <e1>combination boiler</e1> is installed in an <e2>existing</e2> dwelling, at least one of the following energy efficiency measures, appropriate to the system, should be installed.",none,none | |
| 977ccb7b-4580-4ea3-9ea4-5057925c9854,"NOTE: The <e1>surface area</e1> of the whole building must be included when assessing whether the works constitute a major renovation, even if the building is <e2>mixed use</e2>.",none,none | |
| fb5d3054-4911-4049-ba09-1c3e80f9c07c,"The tread of steps in <e1>uncovered</e1> or <e2>unheated</e2> outdoor staircases must be no less than 390 millimetres, and the riser may be no more than 130 millimetres.",none,none | |
| d3fc8c9b-c23a-4188-8723-369caa90453c,"The reference value for a building's <e1>total combined window area</e1> is 15 of the sum total of the floor plate areas of the buildings storeys that are fully or in part above the ground but, however, at most 50 of the building's <e2>facade area</e2>.",none,none | |
| 05dc10dc-6a9a-4e83-93d3-79fff4819f99,Standing areas must be <e1>terraced</e1> so that it is <e2>safe to move in the rows</e2>.,selection,selection | |
| 88e23b46-22d9-4be6-87b7-40541f7995a9,"A building shall be provided with a <e1>permanently installed</e1> dry riser that is suitable for its purpose for transporting water for fire extinguishing: 1) in the premises above the entry level of the building, when the distance of the uppermost floor level from the entry level exceeds 24 metres; 2) in the <e2>premises</e2> below the entry level of the building, when the distance of the basement storey floor from the entry level exceeds 14 metres.",none,none | |
| 6414854d-01f9-481f-a7f4-c4581e48d8b1,<e1>Special</e1> <e2>safety features</e2> are not necessary if the ladder is not more than 6m long.,selection,selection | |
| ebc429f0-cb90-41ab-9a11-401a2ddc7bad,"For continuous mechanical ventilation systems, such as continuous <e1>mechanical</e1> extract ventilation or mechanical <e2>ventilation</e2> with heat recovery, the system should be balanced to achieve design air flow rates at each room terminal.",none,none | |
| 6f8ec958-3a3c-4cc7-ace9-fdbdd01ab4c2,The <e1>service</e1> should be <e2>appropriate to the requirements of the space</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| a477ee34-044e-443b-a95f-fbb1da913c38,"Changing places toilets, facilities designed for individuals with complex and multiple impairments who may require the assistance of up to two assistants, should be provided in addition to any wheelchair-accessible <e1>accommodation</e1> in separate-sex toilet washrooms, wheelchair-accessible unisex <e2>toileting facilities</e2> and baby changing facilities.",part-of,part-of | |
| 49c6fd15-70a9-4733-8de8-8dd2fe49fe0a,"If renewable technology such as a wind turbine or photovoltaic array is <e1>replaced</e1>, the new <e2>system</e2> should have an electrical output that is at least the same as that of the original installation.",none,none | |
| db734798-9e42-4fe1-900c-77d4e6131809,"The main doors for entering a dwelling (usually the front door) should have a <e1>door viewer</e1> unless other means exist to see callers, such as clear <e2>glass</e2> within the door or a window next to the doorset.",none,selection | |
| 51284e52-f2f4-41b5-85e2-3fa96ab8602a,"All <e1>users</e1> of facilities should be able to locate suitable seating and <e2>move safely and easily to and from the seating area and ancillary accommodation, such as lavatories, dining rooms and bedroom suites</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| 3931f0fa-433e-4fb8-96bf-a747f3622ee0,"In order to help people with visual impairment to appreciate the size of a space they have entered, or to find their way around, there should be a <e1>visual contrast</e1> <e2>between the wall and the ceiling</e2>, and between the wall and the floor.",necessity,selection | |
| 86350df0-a40e-412b-a301-004524d56736,"For wet heating systems in new dwellings with a <e1>floor area</e1> of 150m2 or greater, a minimum of two independently controlled <e2>heating circuits</e2> should be provided.",none,none | |
| 5f675f4f-74de-4d0f-ae92-c3500d2d952e,The actual <e1>equivalent area</e1> and location of <e2>installed</e2> background ventilators should be recorded.,none,none | |
| 5962048f-577c-408a-be59-cbf79bd74630,<e1>Requirements</e1> for <e2>accessibility</e2> should be balanced against preserving historic buildings or environments.,selection,part-of | |
| f398541a-81df-4380-a408-d7b1beaa7c92,"People should be able to <e1>see other people approaching from the opposite direction</e1>, thereby <e2>allowing sufficient reaction time for both parties to avoid a collision</e2>.",selection,selection | |
| efe27c3d-80a8-4999-9310-77160105fe37,"Instead, the <e1>building primary energy rate</e1> and building emission rate should be <e2>calculated as if the area covered by the pool were replaced with the equivalent area of floor with the same U-value as the pool surround</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| 0d8c2f7d-5234-4bec-bbbe-961e499ebbbc,"A <e1>proportion</e1> of the sleeping accommodation in hotels, motels and student accommodation should be <e2>designed for independent use by wheelchair users</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| a372d2c4-f734-479d-bc8d-d3a8aa15362d,"A wide range of <e1>people</e1>, including accompanied wheelchair users, should be <e2>able to access and use the lift</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| e32bbb47-c826-40c1-8ea4-8c32353d3fd2,There shall be <e1>adequate means</e1> of ventilation <e2>provided for people in the building</e2>.,none,equal | |
| 5f7b8ff7-50d0-46a2-a48b-fa19786c98fd,"If the <e1>domestic</e1> <e2>hot water cylinder</e2> is located inside the building envelope, 50 of the calculated domestic hot water cylinder heat loss shall be added to the thermal load of the spaces of the building.",selection,selection | |
| c72a5952-2e0b-4d4a-9185-09e4149b6239,The flooring functioning as waterproofing or waterproofing located underneath the flooring in wet rooms must have a watertight connection with the <e1>waterproofing</e1> of the <e2>wall</e2>.,part-of,part-of | |
| 3931f0fa-433e-4fb8-96bf-a747f3622ee0,"In order to help <e1>people</e1> <e2>with visual impairment</e2> to appreciate the size of a space they have entered, or to find their way around, there should be a visual contrast between the wall and the ceiling, and between the wall and the floor.",selection,selection | |
| 5b4380ba-0066-4735-a362-316d4c8e70b2,"Where a <e1>building</e1> <e2>undergoing major renovation</e2>, which is not a residential building or a mixeduse building, will have more than 10 parking spaces after the major renovation is completed (a) one of those parking spaces must have access to one electric vehicle charge point; and (b) cable routes for electric vehicle charge points must be installed in a minimum of one fifth of the total number of remaining parking spaces.",selection,selection | |
| 0ea1e862-2434-4fc8-97a2-b076c992ef20,"The width of an exit must be at least 1,200 millimetres and its <e1>free</e1> <e2>height</e2> must be at least 2,100 millimetres.",selection,selection | |
| e5316f51-becd-4144-b5e8-ae1701b41818,"All <e1>users</e1> should be <e2>able to locate a control, know which setting it is on and use it without inadvertently changing its setting</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| 5f7b8ff7-50d0-46a2-a48b-fa19786c98fd,"If the <e1>domestic</e1> hot water cylinder is located inside the building envelope, 50 of the calculated domestic hot water cylinder heat loss shall be <e2>added to the thermal load of the spaces of the building</e2>.",none,none | |
| 9618a274-45da-4e3e-87f0-21c2bfae4a8e,"A <e1>guardrail</e1> must be used at points with a <e2>level difference</e2> of over 0.7 metres, if these can be accessed by children.",necessity,part-of | |
| 49c6fd15-70a9-4733-8de8-8dd2fe49fe0a,"If <e1>renewable technology</e1> such as a wind turbine or photovoltaic array is <e2>replaced</e2>, the new system should have an electrical output that is at least the same as that of the original installation.",selection,selection | |
| 8719164e-370a-42f2-9240-0a1b8db1a2c7,Extensive voids must be <e1>partitioned</e1> in order to <e2>restrict the spread of fire</e2>.,selection,selection | |
| 7db23e3b-7063-47a3-b65e-5d02ad78c922,"In a natural <e1>ventilation system</e1>, the ventilation valves shall be <e2>easy to close</e2>.",none,necessity | |
| 2f0f22aa-06d3-478d-a777-5aca5c2fb5c1,"For sliding doors and <e1>gates</e1>, provide both of the following: (i) a <e2>stop</e2> or other effective means to prevent them coming off the end of the track; (ii) a retaining rail to prevent doors and gates falling if the suspension system fails or the rollers leave the track.",necessity,necessity | |
| 457ecdc0-8247-4ad4-9beb-3b7a31cfa0fd,"All <e1>public areas</e1>, including lavatory <e2>accommodation</e2>, public telephones and external terraces should be accessible.",selection,selection | |
| 16f6f10e-f32f-48b2-85f9-123cdb5448ee,Any unavoidable <e1>gaps</e1> between boards should be <e2>infilled</e2> using compressible tape (e.g. for boards within roof rafters) or low expansion foam (e.g. for boards within wall cavities).,necessity,necessity | |
| 0da52584-1b37-48b5-840f-3795ae695275,the minimum clear dimensions of the platform are: 1100mm wide and 1400mm <e1>deep</e1> where two doors are located at 90° relative to each other and where the lifting platform is <e2>enclosed</e2> or where provision is being made for an accompanied wheelchair user.,none,none | |
| b0642cd3-50f1-4266-9d63-7437dcc85167,The <e1>building envelope</e1> should be <e2>insulated to a degree that is reasonable in the particular case</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| 07a9b148-d87f-492c-abe2-04175801038d,Standard <e1>WC compartments</e1> should also <e2>have a minimum manoeuvring space clear of any door swing</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| a86b58e8-046f-44b7-8e1b-00c876c8c647,"Parapets in categories A to E and <e1>panel parts</e1> of walls acting as parapets, as well as their <e2>fasteners</e2>, shall be designed to the concentrated load Qk = 0.3 kN acting on a random spot.",part-of,none | |
| a477ee34-044e-443b-a95f-fbb1da913c38,"Changing places toilets, facilities designed for individuals with complex and multiple impairments who may require the assistance of up to two assistants, should be provided in addition to any <e1>wheelchair-accessible</e1> <e2>accommodation</e2> in separate-sex toilet washrooms, wheelchair-accessible unisex toileting facilities and baby changing facilities.",selection,selection | |
| 4e8c5c50-44af-48f6-b959-e6f9b31afa1e,"If the planned time of use of a modular or <e1>portable</e1> <e2>building</e2> in a single location is less than two years, the only practical heating technology may be electric resistance heating.",selection,selection | |
| d04d6702-5170-4b50-9bda-7367a24e9322,"NOTE: The <e1>network distribution point</e1> could be in a cabinet, a box mounted on a wall or on a <e2>telegraph pole</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| d3e7a947-536e-4a49-9823-e27fc0f68b27,Length of landings to be at least equal to the <e1>width</e1> of the <e2>ramp</e2>.,part-of,part-of | |
| 15c28729-22a9-4992-b43a-bdcf457c0526,"Both before and after a <e1>newly constructed</e1> <e2>building</e2> is built, a notice must be given to the building control body of the calculations.",selection,selection | |
| 50e89a86-e2be-439d-b230-79274cd7199b,<e1>Modular</e1> and portable buildings with a planned <e2>service life</e2> of more than two years at a single location should be shown to comply with the energy efficiency requirements.,none,part-of | |
| 956efc87-87de-4d3c-99fb-dc58eab9353b,"A dwelling that is intended for sheltered housing or supported housing of a person with mobility or functional impairment shall have at least one toilet and washing facility which has a free space with a <e1>diameter</e1> of at least <e2>1,500 millimetres</e2>.",greater-equal,greater-equal | |
| 0aaf71f0-a482-4a72-a407-0d6db79c7f6f,"In a <e1>building</e1> <e2>consisting primarily of one storey</e2>, no more than 200 m2 of fire-compartmented and no more than 50 m2 of non-fire-compartmented areas that essentially relate to the business of the building may be located on the level of second storey.",selection,selection | |
| c952db0f-b605-4335-8d56-97fc339ad5ba,All <e1>three</e1> parts of the installation and commissioning checklist should be <e2>completed</e2>.,none,necessity | |
| 1e3d8e3a-93fd-47e2-833e-d7f36c901c77,Skirtings totalling up to 50mm total thickness and <e1>shallow projecting</e1> <e2>ducts</e2> or casings above 1800mm may be discounted when measuring clear width.,selection,selection | |
| 5aebe4f8-6ca6-4448-94db-5272b5541efb,"The results of all <e1>pressure tests</e1> on <e2>dwellings</e2>, including any test failures, should be reported to the building control body.",part-of,part-of | |
| bb309bf3-9e86-43d9-8b6e-ebff176d1c88,The <e1>sink</e1> is not more than 150mm <e2>deep</e2> with insulation to the underside to prevent scalding of a wheelchair users legs.,part-of,part-of | |
| 09b2a395-5293-4b7d-82d4-5312482d59e9,"Door entry controls, where provided, are mounted 900-1000mm <e1>above</e1> finished <e2>ground level</e2>, and at least 300mm away from any projecting corner.",part-of,none | |
| b88c2c2a-5c6f-4347-888d-0224c8971d7b,Non-condensing <e1>boilers</e1> should be <e2>fitted with a flue condensing kit where feasible and where the boiler is likely to be able to operate in condensing mode</e2> (e.g. variable temperature circuits).,necessity,necessity | |
| c2e0629d-350b-45b8-9e9e-d58be1780f12,"If the <e1>basement</e1> has no bedrooms, it should be treated as having one bedroom when calculating the ventilation <e2>required for the purposes of meeting the ventilation standards</e2>.",none,none | |
| 2f0f22aa-06d3-478d-a777-5aca5c2fb5c1,"For sliding doors and <e1>gates</e1>, provide both of the following: (i) a stop or other effective <e2>means</e2> to prevent them coming off the end of the track; (ii) a retaining rail to prevent doors and gates falling if the suspension system fails or the rollers leave the track.",selection,necessity | |
| 7e369e4c-7768-4a7a-bd9c-41e2aa037b43,The air flows shall be designed so that the <e1>average carbon monoxide concentration</e1> in a parking garage for motor vehicles during the hour of use assessed as the most critical does not exceed <e2>35 mg/m3 (30 ppm)</e2>.,less-equal,less-equal | |
| 5e7d4831-4ec8-48f9-9e60-0422fcc1eae4,"When replacing an existing <e1>system</e1>, the installed generation capacity of the new system should be no less than that of the existing system, except where a <e2>smaller</e2> system can be demonstrated to be more appropriate or effective (e.g. replacing an existing system with one which is better matched to the dwelling's energy demand).",none,none | |
| 1834463c-7e45-4148-8315-f750b5f047cb,"When the <e1>lift</e1> serves more than three storeys, it provides <e2>visual and audible indicators</e2> to identify the floor reached.",necessity,necessity | |
| 3cbfb816-4071-496e-aec2-87d424df047f,Wheelchair users and ambulant disabled <e1>people</e1> should be <e2>able to wash or bathe either independently or with assistance from others</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| 596cc55c-f50f-4155-962f-832b87226a8e,"For mechanical ventilation systems, fan units should be <e1>appropriately sized</e1> so that fans operating in normal background ventilation mode are <e2>not overly noisy</e2>.",none,selection | |
| 360bc9ab-1ae1-44f0-a6a3-c1110edac6a9,The <e1>annual</e1> <e2>energy savings</e2> should be estimated using the National Calculation Methodology Modelling Guide.,selection,selection | |
| a7e4ad57-ea09-4d8e-8b3a-4d33447237ab,"The free opening of the vertical hatch or window of an <e1>emergency exit</e1> must be at least 600 millimetres in height and 500 millimetres in width; however, the sum of these must be at least <e2>1,500 millimetres</e2>.",none,none | |
| 208b093d-361f-4aec-819d-4abca4e72c68,"in an <e1>evacuation area</e1> where the <e2>maximum number of occupants</e2> is 60, the second exit may be no less than 900 millimetres in width.",part-of,part-of | |
| 8a692fe7-08ed-4b90-8b13-7ce2e29d37a2,"During this process, the <e1>heat pump</e1> (along with its accompanying <e2>pipework</e2>) should be isolated from the ground heat exchanger such that damage to the internal heat exchanger inside the heat pump is avoided.",part-of,none | |
| e7cc3da8-211a-4244-b711-210a912ca2ac,Ground floors and <e1>those</e1> <e2>in contact with the outside of the dwelling</e2> should be insulated to limit heat losses to not more than 10W/m2.,selection,selection | |
| c2e0629d-350b-45b8-9e9e-d58be1780f12,"If the basement has no bedrooms, <e1>it</e1> should be <e2>treated as having one bedroom</e2> when calculating the ventilation required for the purposes of meeting the ventilation standards.",necessity,necessity | |
| 783c19fa-0ef2-466f-b3e9-d4690e34ac5f,Where a system for onsite electricity generation is installed (a) reasonable provision must be made to ensure that (i) the <e1>system</e1> and its electrical output are <e2>appropriately sized for the site and available infrastructure</e2>; (ii) the system has effective controls; and (b) it must be commissioned by testing and adjusting as necessary to ensure that it produces the maximum electricity that is reasonable in the circumstances.,necessity,selection | |
| 73b4b305-8971-489a-a290-f996e1f63e19,"The clear <e1>width</e1> of the door and opening leading to room spaces of a non-residential building as well as to residential rooms of a residential building, necessary spaces serving residence and spaces serving the use of the building shall be at least <e2>800 millimetres</e2>.",greater-equal,greater-equal | |
| 8805ec9f-3f5f-44fc-9078-3ae62439c973,"NOTE: When a <e1>single</e1> <e2>U-value</e2> is calculated for a product range of doors, the configuration of the door chosen for the calculation should be the worst performing in the product range.",selection,selection | |
| 74b9ee2c-0192-442d-b5a1-a2974d456429,"The dwelling is wheelchair adaptable such that key parts of the accommodation, including sanitary facilities and kitchens, could be <e1>easily altered to meet the needs of a wheelchair user</e1> or, where required by a local planning authority, the <e2>dwelling is wheelchair accessible</e2>.",none,none | |
| dcc583b1-8c4c-42cf-a1ed-e8907de56254,"The rise of the indoor steps of <e1>other</e1> spaces intended for everyday use may be no more than 180 millimetres, and the <e2>tread</e2> must be no less than 270 millimetres.",none,none | |
| 70292367-f940-4ca6-b35f-b47bd4e66cd3,Cable routes must still be provided for a minimum of <e1>one</e1> in five <e2>parking spaces</e2>.,greater-equal,greater-equal | |
| a48aade7-5532-4424-a39e-5b1638516702,The <e1>effective</e1> <e2>g-value</e2> should be no worse than 0.3.,selection,selection | |
| fa8a6d84-eb99-490e-8169-3c65353fb553,"For large roofs, where the smaller horizontal dimension of the roof is 50 m or more, and the topography is windswept, the value of the <e1>exposure coefficient</e1> shall be at least <e2>1</e2>.",greater-equal,greater-equal | |
| 31d635b2-1d32-49dd-a848-5b5acaf50128,"For existing <e1>dwellings</e1>, when <e2>installing a complete new or replacement system</e2> (e.g. replacing a heating system including the heating appliance, pipework and heat emitters), the energy performance of the whole system should be assessed.",selection,none | |
| a7e4ad57-ea09-4d8e-8b3a-4d33447237ab,"The <e1>free</e1> opening of the vertical hatch or window of an <e2>emergency exit</e2> must be at least 600 millimetres in height and 500 millimetres in width; however, the sum of these must be at least 1,500 millimetres.",none,part-of | |
| 6ab07828-b6aa-4a60-8860-333f061a0fde,"<e1>Door furniture</e1> on manually operated non-powered doors should be <e2>easy to operate by people with limited manual dexterity</e2>, and be readily apparent against the background of the door.",necessity,necessity | |
| ded852b5-c826-4649-8ce5-dece0eba6061,"During the design period of occupancy, a building's <e1>room temperature</e1> shall be <e2>comfortable</e2> and not adversely affected by air velocity, thermal radiation, temperature fluctuation, temperature differences or surface temperatures.",necessity,necessity | |
| 0d5f23b0-8423-4528-95bd-179fe81c75df,A building and its environment must be <e1>lit</e1> in a way that <e2>enables safe use and servicing</e2>.,selection,selection | |
| d34c0f60-8df0-4310-b5af-428c63225a6f,"After a period of non-use of at least eight hours, the water <e1>temperature</e1> may not exceed <e2>24 degrees Celsius</e2>.",less-equal,less-equal | |
| 2695c899-0ada-478c-9b2d-796f79ea4c52,"Glazing, with which people are likely to come into contact whilst moving in or about the building shall: (a) if <e1>broken on impact</e1>, <e2>break in a way which is unlikely to cause injury</e2>; or (b) resist impact without breaking; or (c) be shielded or protected from impact.",none,none | |
| 9a574829-3211-4b4f-8c0c-c7a7ab9cfd54,The <e1>whole</e1> building <e2>ventilation rate</e2> should be met.,none,selection | |
| 9b2e2a40-6d63-4ee6-a539-da1d15dd68bd,"Where <e1>relevant</e1> <e2>work</e2> is undertaken on a mixed-use building, it should be determined which parking spaces are associated parking spaces for the use of occupants of the dwellings, and which parking spaces are for use by users of the non-residential function of the building.",selection,selection | |
| d74e2b5e-7284-49c1-b01f-50d5e9e47edf,<e1>Wheelchair users</e1> should be <e2>able to reach all the facilities available within the building</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| d925c189-860a-4fcb-ae88-d1cf8cc14fb8,"The tread of <e1>steps</e1> in <e2>covered or heated</e2> outdoor staircases must be no less than 300 millimetres, and the riser may be no more than 160 millimetres.",none,part-of | |
| 726e23c9-02a3-4c56-98d0-8981b7ce877b,"In the construction of a <e1>new</e1> building as well as in repair and alteration work corresponding to the construction of a new building, the premises to be fitted with a floor drain shall be: 1. showers and bathrooms as well as wash rooms in connection with saunas; 2. laundry room; 3. heat distribution room; 4. ventilation unit room; 5. toilet facility <e2>intended for public use</e2>; 6. technical utility room with a possibility to water damage; 7. car wash facility; 8. special facilities cleansed by water rinsing.",none,none | |
| f51da5c6-7614-4719-8150-e22851e4aa12,"The <e1>building fabric</e1> should be constructed so that thermal bridging, including at the party wall, is <e2>reasonably limited</e2>.",none,necessity | |
| a0c838b5-5fe2-4b52-abe1-432804c2c8aa,A <e1>temperature</e1> of 21 C shall be used as the <e2>design value</e2> for room temperature during the heating season.,equal,equal | |
| 197b9463-397e-4729-a08d-12739f9db069,"For <e1>variable</e1> <e2>refrigerant flow (VRF) systems</e2>, any calculations must include indoor and outdoor conditions, the power input from controls, and indoor units.",selection,selection | |
| f72a98f3-b7d2-4633-b244-0d7242dfb0c9,Every single <e1>bedroom</e1> has a minimum <e2>floor area</e2> of 8.5m2 and is at least 2.4m wide.,part-of,part-of | |
| a43037b0-8e35-45a2-9f23-c2d65f6c5a64,"Where access to the dwelling can be gained via an interconnecting doorset from the garage, then either the <e1>garage doorset</e1> (<e2>pedestrian</e2> and vehicular) or the interconnecting doorset should be a secure doorset.",selection,selection | |
| 21bf2954-bfa8-44ef-bb2e-4e34367965ba,"If a load-bearing element is required to have a longer fire resistance time with respect to integrity E and insulation I than with respect to load-bearing capacity R, the <e1>longer</e1> <e2>fire resistance time</e2> shall also be applied to the load-bearing capacity.",selection,selection | |
| adc0ce58-8e7e-42fa-a823-ab45f266f77f,<e1>Sewers</e1> shall be connected to a <e2>stack vent</e2> that extends above the roofing of a building.,part-of,necessity | |
| 9dd2a0f1-0ff9-4416-8abd-1e6589980ff4,"If the <e1>cross-sectional area</e1> of a mechanical ventilation systems <e2>air duct</e2> is designed to be greater than 0.06 m2, the outdoor air and exhaust air ducts shall be fitted with shutoff dampers that close automatically when the system shuts down.",part-of,part-of | |
| bed3cb74-fdd3-4888-80ab-b416d1b060ad,"For <e1>systems</e1> that <e2>have the ability to use free cooling or heat recovery</e2>, the SEER should be derived for the specific application, including free cooling or heat recovery elements.",selection,selection | |
| 2f8d4247-e53b-49ae-bd26-c4f1765eaee8,"Extract air of <e1>categories</e1> 2, 3 and <e2>4</e2> shall not be used as recirculation air.",equal,equal | |
| e505b13c-7b62-4857-aa2d-544dc986e9c0,"For <e1>dwellings</e1>, for external tapered steps and stairs that are part of the building the going of <e2>each</e2> step should be a minimum of 280mm.",none,none | |
| f41fb8da-16bd-4404-accb-e32727f3736a,"Windows, glass <e1>walls</e1> and glass doors into which there is a danger of collision must be <e2>marked in such a way that they can be easily noticed</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| c7035b48-7244-40a9-a70e-1d244caf72ac,"The same approved <e1>calculation tool</e1> must be <e2>used to calculate</e2> the target primary energy rate, target emission rate and target fabric energy efficiency rate and the dwelling primary energy rate, dwelling emission rate and dwelling fabric energy efficiency rate.",necessity,necessity | |
| 9f5fe460-cae1-4653-a951-38e31f3ed15d,"Any <e1>restrictors</e1> placed on windows used as emergency exits must, however, be <e2>easily releasable by an adult</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| a922fe4e-30c9-4fef-a442-27459b959914,Vertical service pipes shall be equipped with mechanical or <e1>structural</e1> leak detectors at each <e2>floor</e2> if the service pipes are not visible.,none,none | |
| 72785bd7-d935-4c81-ab5f-ba2095ba62a9,"Manual <e1>controls</e1>, where provided, should be <e2>within reasonable reach of the occupants</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| 1ebce0c9-705c-47ee-8429-e83cfbed72db,"All walls, <e1>ducts</e1> and boxings to every WC/cloakroom, bath and shower room are <e2>strong enough to support grab rails, seats and other adaptations that could impose a load of 1.5kN/m2</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| 726e23c9-02a3-4c56-98d0-8981b7ce877b,"In the construction of a new building as well as in <e1>repair and alteration</e1> work corresponding to the construction of a new building, the premises to be fitted with a floor drain shall be: 1. showers and bathrooms as well as wash rooms in connection with saunas; 2. laundry room; 3. heat distribution room; 4. <e2>ventilation unit room</e2>; 5. toilet facility intended for public use; 6. technical utility room with a possibility to water damage; 7. car wash facility; 8. special facilities cleansed by water rinsing.",none,none | |
| ffbc85cb-4301-4bcb-9a56-7487c95cf16d,Only the proportion of <e1>openings</e1> which can be <e2>opened with a very low risk of occupants falling from height</e2> should be considered to form part of the overheating mitigation strategy.,selection,selection | |
| 726e23c9-02a3-4c56-98d0-8981b7ce877b,"In the <e1>construction</e1> of a new building as well as in repair and alteration work corresponding to the construction of a new building, the premises to be fitted with a floor drain shall be: 1. showers and bathrooms as well as wash rooms in connection with saunas; 2. laundry room; 3. heat distribution room; 4. ventilation unit room; 5. toilet facility intended for public use; 6. technical utility room with a possibility to water damage; 7. <e2>car wash facility</e2>; 8. special facilities cleansed by water rinsing.",none,none | |
| 3c28dbd6-8a3d-4ede-ae08-89e4b5d69d60,The approach route is a minimum of <e1>900mm</e1> <e2>wide</e2> with a maximum cross fall of 1 in 40.,greater-equal,greater-equal | |
| 23db27ac-b594-4b26-883d-922d713d382a,"When <e1>installing</e1> or renovating thermal elements, the element <e2>being installed</e2> should be draught-proofed and airleakage gaps should be filled.",none,none | |
| a94b6b4f-a05e-403e-bbca-ebe1b94e38a1,"The <e1>area</e1> of sloping surfaces such as staircases, galleries, raked auditoria and tiered terraces should be <e2>taken as their area on plan</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| f439dcde-3cf9-4b40-b555-a2107ae5559f,"If the circulation piping is located inside the building envelope, 50 of the <e1>calculated</e1> <e2>domestic hot water circulation heat loss</e2> shall be added to the thermal load of the spaces of the building.",selection,selection | |
| d3fc8c9b-c23a-4188-8723-369caa90453c,"The <e1>reference value</e1> for a <e2>building's</e2> total combined window area is 15 of the sum total of the floor plate areas of the buildings storeys that are fully or in part above the ground but, however, at most 50 of the building's facade area.",none,part-of | |
| 31d635b2-1d32-49dd-a848-5b5acaf50128,"For existing dwellings, when <e1>installing a complete new or replacement system</e1> (e.g. replacing a heating system including the heating appliance, pipework and heat emitters), the energy performance of the <e2>whole</e2> system should be assessed.",none,none | |
| 6594919a-cde6-4dd8-be04-eb61e30f99bb,"Snow or <e1>rain-water</e1> shall <e2>not be allowed to ingress the ventilation system via externally mounted air transfer devices in quantities causing damage to the system, lowering air quality or impairing the functioning of the system</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| c7137e3d-e3f2-4a19-87bc-ccb194d42c74,"Incoming services: ducts, and cables wherever possible, should be <e1>grouped</e1> to <e2>minimise how often the air barrier is penetrated</e2>, while ensuring sufficient space to allow adequate screed flow between ducts.",selection,selection | |
| 44b436fd-26ab-4b00-82e9-9565e73bb87e,NOTE: Any <e1>method</e1> <e2>to reduce overheating risk in residential buildings</e2> must comply with all other parts of the Building Regulations.,selection,selection | |
| d1512435-3f66-4a07-90fd-fd3e3d2bea1a,The <e1>stairs</e1> between floor levels must be <e2>covered</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| 2ca092ec-4425-4552-a389-fd0dadfbd154,NOTE: A <e1>floor level</e1> with a <e2>gradient</e2> of 1:20 or steeper should be designed as a ramp.,selection,part-of | |
| 2af8ee5f-9d05-4023-9365-d093ebdfba1f,"Where <e1>building work</e1> is carried out in a kitchen or <e2>bathroom</e2>, any existing fans (including cooker hoods, where they extract to the outside) should be retained or replaced.",part-of,part-of | |
| 2f89cb06-3ee9-49b5-ac36-46f31ae3928f,Hot water pipework should be insulated in all areas inside and <e1>outside</e1> the building unless it can be demonstrated that the heat is <e2>always useful</e2>.,none,none | |
| ca1bbebb-fe4e-48d8-8cdf-eef13cd79ee9,The dwelling emission rate must not exceed the <e1>individual</e1> <e2>dwellings</e2> target emission rate.,selection,selection | |
| 385a4365-40c0-4c07-8854-b07bde292fd2,"The electrical <e1>energy consumption</e1> of a mechanical <e2>ventilation system</e2> shall be calculated on the basis of air flows, specific fan powers and operating times for all air handling units and powered roof ventilators in the building.",part-of,part-of | |
| 12907c6f-e734-436d-a7de-c8a1626fbe92,"Both:the <e1>area</e1> of rooflights exceeds <e2>20</e2> of the area of the roof, and the design solar load exceeds 25W/m2.",greater,greater | |
| a1f91cfd-21f8-49a4-8468-746f49f4848e,"For a <e1>building</e1> that contains more than one dwelling for example a block of flats or a terrace of houses an average <e2>target primary energy rate</e2>, target emission rate and target fabric energy efficiency rate may be calculated as an alternative to individual target rates for each dwelling.",part-of,part-of | |
| 70292367-f940-4ca6-b35f-b47bd4e66cd3,<e1>Cable routes</e1> must still be provided for a minimum of <e2>one</e2> in five parking spaces.,necessity,greater-equal | |
| 2af8ee5f-9d05-4023-9365-d093ebdfba1f,"Where building work is carried out in a kitchen or bathroom, any existing <e1>fans (including cooker hoods, where they extract to the outside)</e1> should be <e2>retained</e2> or replaced.",necessity,necessity | |
| eccd4f77-ef4a-41fd-a22a-620c84fdddd4,There is a minimum of 400mm of worktop to at least one side of the oven and fridge or <e1>fridge freezer</e1> where this is <e2>taller than the worktop height</e2> (or to one side of a pair of tall appliances where they are located together at the end of a run).,selection,selection | |
| ded852b5-c826-4649-8ce5-dece0eba6061,"<e1>During the design period of occupancy</e1>, a building's <e2>room temperature</e2> shall be comfortable and not adversely affected by air velocity, thermal radiation, temperature fluctuation, temperature differences or surface temperatures.",selection,part-of | |
| 2f0f22aa-06d3-478d-a777-5aca5c2fb5c1,"For <e1>sliding</e1> <e2>doors</e2> and gates, provide both of the following: (i) a stop or other effective means to prevent them coming off the end of the track; (ii) a retaining rail to prevent doors and gates falling if the suspension system fails or the rollers leave the track.",selection,selection | |
| b6b19c38-b160-475d-b01d-e3880ca00ab2,"Where necessary, flexible ducts may be used for final connections, but their <e1>lengths</e1> should be <e2>kept to a minimum</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| a1f91cfd-21f8-49a4-8468-746f49f4848e,"For a building that contains more than one dwelling for example a block of flats or a terrace of houses an <e1>average</e1> <e2>target primary energy rate</e2>, target emission rate and target fabric energy efficiency rate may be calculated as an alternative to individual target rates for each dwelling.",selection,selection | |
| bb3ac5b0-14d0-4d75-95d9-713adc6f2f58,"Any walls, <e1>doors</e1> and windows should be insulated and draught-proofed to <e2>at least the same extent as in the existing dwelling</e2>.",none,none | |
| 29232335-402c-4ed9-af74-fd093ac22e28,The natural or mechanical <e1>ventilation system</e1> of a building shall be strong and its <e2>air-tightness</e2> shall be at least class B.,none,part-of | |
| 596cc55c-f50f-4155-962f-832b87226a8e,"For mechanical ventilation systems, fan units should be appropriately sized so that <e1>fans</e1> <e2>operating in normal background ventilation mode</e2> are not overly noisy.",selection,selection | |
| e7be7432-5505-47ad-b586-2a2e3f5a1a37,"If the index terminal has to be set to a significantly closed position to achieve the required air flow rate, then the fan speed should be reduced and the <e1>terminals</e1> <e2>rebalanced</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| 371e1755-8bb5-456e-bf66-5a50f4c19d59,"Where there is full-height structural guarding, if you provide a <e1>second (lower)</e1> <e2>handrail</e2>, the vertical height from the pitch line of the steps (or the surface of the ramp) to the top of the second (lower) handrail should be 600mm.",selection,selection | |
| ed2cca4a-50f7-470d-9752-dd8722385a24,"In dwellings and other premises that are used by children, restrictors must be installed on windows and other openings where there may be a danger of falling, and <e1>these</e1> must be such that they <e2>limit the easy opening of the window to 100 millimetres</e2>.",necessity,none | |
| 0da52584-1b37-48b5-840f-3795ae695275,the minimum clear <e1>dimensions</e1> of the <e2>platform</e2> are: 1100mm wide and 1400mm deep where two doors are located at 90° relative to each other and where the lifting platform is enclosed or where provision is being made for an accompanied wheelchair user.,part-of,part-of | |
| f6add908-4d45-4b3e-83a6-369f6c36c037,"Door rails, stiles and <e1>muntins</e1> should be at least <e2>44mm</e2> thick.",none,greater-equal | |
| d728a9c8-0302-4bd1-b69b-0daeefce30d1,"Where a service building has a reception or sales counter, there should be convenient <e1>access</e1> to <e2>it</e2> and part of it should be at a level suitable for a wheelchair user or a seated person.",necessity,selection | |
| 9b329413-b6d6-4953-9b34-c82d3a2e9c44,"Before a new heating appliance is installed, all central heating and <e1>primary</e1> <e2>hot water circuits</e2> should be thoroughly cleaned and flushed out.",selection,selection | |
| 29ad081e-90f4-4eb0-9cea-a4f49beea768,<e1>Fans</e1> used for general air distribution <e2>that are rated at more than 1100W</e2> should be fitted with variable speed drives.,selection,selection | |
| cb2f2c09-8ae6-42a4-ac21-861c912c30f9,"In buildings more than 9 metres and at most <e1>28 metres</e1> in <e2>height</e2>, the attic and roof must be accessible via the interior and exterior of the building; in buildings more than 28 metres in height, these must be accessible via the interior.",less-equal,less-equal | |
| 40b40b1b-d1b1-49d8-b9b7-13c5845a169d,The <e1>structure</e1> of the control appliance of the plumbing fixture shall be such that its <e2>surface temperature</e2> does not arise above 40 degrees Celsius.,part-of,part-of | |
| 6e61f4b0-ddc1-44cb-9966-0e146933d032,"Where a separate-sex <e1>toilet washroom</e1> can be accessed by wheelchair users, it should be <e2>possible for them to use both a urinal, where appropriate, and a washbasin at a lower height than is provided for other users</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| 0da52584-1b37-48b5-840f-3795ae695275,the minimum <e1>clear</e1> <e2>dimensions</e2> of the platform are: 1100mm wide and 1400mm deep where two doors are located at 90° relative to each other and where the lifting platform is enclosed or where provision is being made for an accompanied wheelchair user.,selection,selection | |
| 99a53f17-48cb-4012-a47b-700761e0983b,Where a <e1>new</e1> building which is not a residential building or a mixed-use building has more than 10 parking spaces (a) one of those parking spaces must have access to one electric vehicle charge point; and (b) <e2>cable routes</e2> for electric vehicle charge points must be installed in a minimum of one fifth of the total number of remaining parking spaces.,none,none | |
| 419892bb-5044-4c63-a8ba-7747ad52c23d,"When <e1>installing</e1> windows, <e2>roof windows</e2>, rooflights or doors (all of which are controlled fittings), the controlled fitting should be well fitted and reasonably draught-proof.",selection,none | |
| a477ee34-044e-443b-a95f-fbb1da913c38,"Changing places toilets, facilities designed for individuals with complex and multiple impairments who may require the assistance of up to two assistants, should be provided in addition to any <e1>wheelchair-accessible</e1> accommodation in separate-sex toilet washrooms, wheelchair-accessible unisex toileting facilities and <e2>baby changing facilities</e2>.",none,none | |
| 7db23e3b-7063-47a3-b65e-5d02ad78c922,"In a <e1>natural</e1> <e2>ventilation system</e2>, the ventilation valves shall be easy to close.",selection,selection | |
| c766f874-d4aa-45b8-89f7-20b08db787c6,The <e1>total</e1> <e2>height</e2> of the barrier must be one metre if the drop is no more than six metres.,selection,selection | |
| 82bb35f1-0a27-4c94-bad3-246e6cc4f02a,"<e1>Wheelchair users</e1> should be able to manoeuvre around and <e2>use the facilities in the room</e2>, and operate switches and controls.",necessity,necessity | |
| dd056285-1aa4-4c6d-94ac-b911458cb7ea,"Where any of the parking spaces for new buildings other than residential or mixed-use buildings are in a covered car park, the <e1>requirement</e1> to install an electric vehicle charge point should be <e2>met by installing a charge point in a parking space that is not within a covered car park</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| 9b329413-b6d6-4953-9b34-c82d3a2e9c44,"Before a new <e1>heating appliance</e1> is <e2>installed</e2>, all central heating and primary hot water circuits should be thoroughly cleaned and flushed out.",selection,selection | |
| 88e23b46-22d9-4be6-87b7-40541f7995a9,"A building shall be provided with a permanently installed dry riser that is suitable for its purpose for transporting water for fire extinguishing: 1) in the <e1>premises</e1> above the entry level of the building, when the <e2>distance of the uppermost floor level from the entry level</e2> exceeds 24 metres; 2) in the premises below the entry level of the building, when the distance of the basement storey floor from the entry level exceeds 14 metres.",part-of,none | |
| b6e6ebce-e75f-4fae-b9a2-e35c164b3fb4,"Where <e1>onsite electricity generation and storage</e1> is installed, such as <e2>photovoltaic panels</e2> or battery storage, systems should be an appropriate size for the site, available infrastructure and onsite energy demand.",selection,selection | |
| 7f065688-203b-42d0-acb9-8fde5ff37821,Main distribution routes should be <e1>through vertical risers</e1> to <e2>minimise heat gains into common spaces</e2>.,selection,selection | |
| 726e23c9-02a3-4c56-98d0-8981b7ce877b,"In the construction of a new building as well as in repair and alteration work corresponding to the construction of a new building, the premises to be fitted with a floor drain shall be: 1. showers and bathrooms as well as wash rooms in connection with saunas; 2. laundry room; 3. heat distribution room; 4. ventilation unit room; 5. toilet facility intended for public use; 6. <e1>technical utility room</e1> <e2>with a possibility to water damage</e2>; 7. car wash facility; 8. special facilities cleansed by water rinsing.",selection,selection | |
| 87c9cfa3-8093-497d-be10-dc054abe7062,"For common <e1>leaf lintels</e1>, the <e2>base plate</e2> should not be continuous and the lintel core should be insulated.",part-of,part-of | |
| d5b6ff18-626d-4e6f-b788-0c67f7a4ebab,"If the cost of installing the required electric vehicle charge point and cable routes for electric vehicle charge points exceeds 7% of the total cost of the <e1>major</e1> <e2>renovation</e2> (a) such a building is exempt from the requirement to install the electric vehicle charge point; and (b) cable routes for electric vehicle charge points must be installed in a minimum of one fifth of the total number of parking spaces, except where the cost of that installation exceeds 7% of the total cost of the major renovation.",greater,selection | |
| 10e66a84-25db-40a0-87d5-6297d0732fe4,The shutoff valves shall be located: 1) at each house; 2) at each apartment; 3) in vertical service pipes; 4) on both sides of devices installed in the service pipes; 5) before a device or fixture that is connected to the connector pipe; 6) on <e1>both sides</e1> of the <e2>water meters</e2>.,part-of,part-of | |
| d30364dd-539e-4351-9d53-89ad358a4b44,"<e1>U-values</e1> for rooflights or rooflight-and-kerb assemblies should be <e2>based on the outer developed surface area, which is often greater than the area of the roof opening</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| 9953a539-8775-467a-9028-f51fe6d0f9f6,<e1>Grommets</e1> or flexible collars should be used around incoming services and <e2>sealed to the air barrier with air-sealing tape or sealant</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| 726e23c9-02a3-4c56-98d0-8981b7ce877b,"In the construction of a new building as well as in <e1>repair and alteration</e1> work corresponding to the construction of a new building, the <e2>premises</e2> to be fitted with a floor drain shall be: 1. showers and bathrooms as well as wash rooms in connection with saunas; 2. laundry room; 3. heat distribution room; 4. ventilation unit room; 5. toilet facility intended for public use; 6. technical utility room with a possibility to water damage; 7. car wash facility; 8. special facilities cleansed by water rinsing.",none,none | |
| ddc0bba6-2df8-43e1-9398-37514366fb06,"For fixed terminals with automatic flow adjustment at the fan unit, the <e1>fan</e1> <e2>speed</e2> should be set to achieve the desired continuous flow rate.",part-of,part-of | |
| 675c4d48-3eef-463a-8516-edd71ee983e3,<e1>Adequate</e1> <e2>space</e2> should be available for access to maintain ventilation equipment.,selection,selection | |
| efd2d371-97de-4d5e-af06-e404ff71f316,The <e1>impact</e1> of the <e2>ground</e2> and crawl space on heat loss shall be taken into account in heat loss calculations.,selection,part-of | |
| 4abb3268-3ba6-47e8-a8b7-4676dbaa9a16,"For buildings other than dwellings and for common access areas in buildings that contain flats, Provide all means of escape routes with a minimum <e1>clear</e1> <e2>headroom</e2> of 2m, except in doorways.",selection,greater-equal | |
| eeb4239f-3819-475c-ad20-756bed80c4ff,"In reference heat loss calculations, the value used as the <e1>annual efficiency of heat recovery from ventilation extract air</e1> of the <e2>buildings</e2> ventilation system shall be 55.",none,part-of | |
| e1f1aeb9-7453-4b6b-b3f1-6049d711868a,The <e1>fire performance</e1> of the external wall structure of a <e2>building</e2> no more than 56 metres in height may also be demonstrated by a fullscale test.,none,part-of | |
| 079db365-cfed-474e-9329-25349ac0db4a,"In connection with the <e1>door</e1> of an <e2>outside space</e2> of an individual dwelling the level difference outside the door may be more than 20 millimetres if the level difference can, with reasonable effort, be eliminated with equipment in the outdoor space.",part-of,part-of | |
| 2c12675d-93c9-496a-acf9-b30465dae93d,Any <e1>flexible</e1> ducts should be installed so that the <e2>full internal diameter is maintained</e2> and flow resistance is minimised.,none,none | |
| 53b7d989-c81f-4e01-a5ec-4b2cb30b4bfa,The <e1>size</e1> of a fire compartment must be <e2>limited</e2> so that a fire igniting in the compartment does not cause unreasonably vast damages (compartmentation by area).,necessity,necessity | |
| 09b2a395-5293-4b7d-82d4-5312482d59e9,"<e1>Door entry controls</e1>, where provided, are mounted 900-1000mm above finished <e2>ground level</e2>, and at least 300mm away from any projecting corner.",none,none | |
| e320322e-3aee-4167-ad19-a6c6cc41f597,The <e1>water system</e1> shall incorporate: 1) a pressure gauge; 2) thermometers in the water pipe of <e2>mixed domestic hot water</e2> from the water heater and in the domestic hot water ring duct to measure the temperature of return water; 3) throttling valves.,none,none | |
| 49c6fd15-70a9-4733-8de8-8dd2fe49fe0a,"If renewable technology such as a wind turbine or photovoltaic array is <e1>replaced</e1>, the new system should have an electrical output that is <e2>at least the same as that of the original installation</e2>.",none,none | |
| 2d94a2e6-2ebd-4c3f-b14a-91741a0ab4b3,<e1>Their</e1> <e2>glazing</e2> must be made of safety glass.,part-of,selection | |
| 85745724-aa09-4cdd-ad17-3c50ea2b99a1,"Where sanitary facilities are wheelchair accessible, basins and sinks should be wall hung (typically with their rim 770-850mm above finished floor level) and the <e1>clear zone</e1> <e2>beneath basins, services and pedestals</e2> is maximised to enable wheelchair users to approach.",selection,selection | |
| 0ea1e862-2434-4fc8-97a2-b076c992ef20,"The <e1>width</e1> of an <e2>exit</e2> must be at least 1,200 millimetres and its free height must be at least 2,100 millimetres.",part-of,part-of | |
| 590ab551-79e8-42f5-bc52-749f8899c088,Extinguishing routes to basement storeys shall be <e1>arranged</e1> so that <e2>basement storeys</e2> can be reached from the ground level without a need to pass through the exits of the storeys.,selection,selection | |
| bfc84a1d-db59-4f4a-bd93-3d5f1043d11e,A notice of the <e1>measured</e1> <e2>air flow rates</e2> must be given to the building control body.,selection,selection | |
| cccbc1ea-27be-4d7b-b53c-3cb467a51020,"For <e1>heating and cooling systems</e1> in a new <e2>non-domestic building</e2>, or when a heat generator such as a boiler is replaced in an existing non-domestic building, each room should be provided with thermostatic room controls.",part-of,part-of | |
| cea6e7bd-c494-4146-9f81-3fd2ed64a2a6,The slope of the <e1>floor</e1> <e2>surface</e2> in the seating area and access route may not exceed 8 per cent (1:12.5).,part-of,part-of | |
| df6eb340-6ff0-4811-bcaf-48a6cc6dc455,"An <e1>ambulant</e1> <e2>disabled person</e2> should be able to move within, and between, storeys.",selection,selection | |
| a235c68f-ae44-4770-b005-4e9d7b659eb7,All <e1>cavity walls</e1> should have leaves at least 90mm thick and <e2>cavities</e2> at least 50mm wide.,necessity,necessity | |
| 23db27ac-b594-4b26-883d-922d713d382a,"When installing or renovating thermal elements, the element <e1>being installed</e1> should be draught-proofed and <e2>airleakage gaps</e2> should be filled.",none,none | |
| 1ebce0c9-705c-47ee-8429-e83cfbed72db,"All walls, ducts and boxings to every <e1>WC/cloakroom</e1>, bath and shower room are <e2>strong enough to support grab rails, seats and other adaptations that could impose a load of 1.5kN/m2</e2>.",none,none | |
| b0e99ac5-9cbc-4beb-b8ff-85383ae70ea8,"The <e1>approach route</e1> should be safe and convenient, <e2>adopt the shallowest gradient that can reasonably be achieved</e2> and be step-free, irrespective of the storey on which the dwelling is located.",necessity,necessity | |
| 8beb3f9d-f806-4385-b876-2b3d29d7852a,<e1>Independent</e1> <e2>temperature control</e2> of the hot water circuit should be implemented with a cylinder thermostat and a timing device.,selection,selection | |
| 5aebe4f8-6ca6-4448-94db-5272b5541efb,"The <e1>results</e1> of all pressure tests on dwellings, including any test failures, should be <e2>reported to the building control body</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| 56b3f993-37b5-4cb1-9540-432972f8056e,"In a mechanical ventilation system, the <e1>air handling units</e1> and chambers shall be able to <e2>withstand the loads caused by fan pressure while the shutoff dampers are closed</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| 7577d9f7-9f3c-4d3b-b8d9-da31d3e1b201,"For example, glare and reflections from shiny surfaces, and large repeating <e1>patterns</e1>, should be <e2>avoided in spaces where visual acuity is critical as they will hamper communication for people with impaired vision, and those who lip read or use sign language</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| d7737a4f-9594-475c-891f-a27d66fb7067,<e1>Insulating materials</e1> which give off formaldehyde fumes (either when used or later in normal use) may be <e2>used to insulate the cavity in a cavity wall where there is a continuous barrier which will minimise as far as practicable the passage of fumes to the occupiable parts</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| 710ef992-e187-4b1a-894b-e0e222f54359,"NOTE: For grid-supplied electricity, a <e1>CO2 emission factor</e1> of <e2>0.136kgCO2/kWh</e2> and primary energy factor of 1.501kWhPE/kWh should be used.",equal,equal | |
| baee716c-b8c2-4500-b4de-63fa11f007b1,A minimum of one in five of the <e1>remaining</e1> <e2>parking spaces</e2> must have access to cable routes.,selection,selection | |
| 259c1614-77ef-4ae4-a401-83caa603e374,"The main doors for entering a dwelling (usually the <e1>front doorset</e1>) should be fitted with a multipoint locking system that meets the requirements of: PAS 3621 (key locking on both sides), or <e2>PAS 8621 (non-key locking on the internal face)</e2>, or PAS 10621 (non-key locking on the internal face, but with an external locking override facility).",none,none | |
| ebc429f0-cb90-41ab-9a11-401a2ddc7bad,"For <e1>continuous</e1> <e2>mechanical</e2> ventilation systems, such as continuous mechanical extract ventilation or mechanical ventilation with heat recovery, the system should be balanced to achieve design air flow rates at each room terminal.",none,selection | |
| 0aaf71f0-a482-4a72-a407-0d6db79c7f6f,"In a building consisting primarily of one storey, no more than 200 m2 of fire-compartmented and no more than <e1>50 m2</e1> of non-fire-compartmented <e2>areas</e2> that essentially relate to the business of the building may be located on the level of second storey.",less-equal,less-equal | |
| f51da5c6-7614-4719-8150-e22851e4aa12,"The building fabric should be constructed so that <e1>thermal bridging</e1>, <e2>including at the party wall</e2>, is reasonably limited.",selection,selection | |
| eccd4f77-ef4a-41fd-a22a-620c84fdddd4,There is a minimum of 400mm of worktop to at least one side of the <e1>oven</e1> and fridge or fridge freezer where this is <e2>taller than the worktop height</e2> (or to one side of a pair of tall appliances where they are located together at the end of a run).,selection,selection | |
| 4e8c5c50-44af-48f6-b959-e6f9b31afa1e,"If the planned time of use of a modular or portable <e1>building</e1> in a single location is less than <e2>two years</e2>, the only practical heating technology may be electric resistance heating.",none,none | |
| e874f337-2067-4e77-ad32-c3b857f40e7a,"If the number of occupants exceeds 120, the <e1>total minimum width</e1> of the <e2>exits</e2> shall be calculated by increasing the original 1,200 millimetres by 400 millimetres for each additional group of 60 people.",part-of,part-of | |
| 4d80c4d1-08ee-481a-9f9c-e9151ce1094d,"The area of windows, roof windows, rooflights and doors should not exceed 25 of the <e1>total floor area</e1> of the <e2>dwelling</e2>.",part-of,part-of | |
| fa8a6d84-eb99-490e-8169-3c65353fb553,"For large roofs, where the smaller horizontal dimension of the roof is 50 m or more, and the <e1>topography</e1> is <e2>windswept</e2>, the value of the exposure coefficient shall be at least 1.",selection,equal | |
| 10b37d1a-a0b5-4dfb-8bcc-39317d144580,"On variable <e1>volume systems</e1>, variable <e2>speed glandless circulators</e2> should be used.",selection,part-of | |
| e7be7432-5505-47ad-b586-2a2e3f5a1a37,"If the index terminal has to be set to a significantly closed position to achieve the required air flow rate, then the <e1>fan</e1> <e2>speed</e2> should be reduced and the terminals rebalanced.",part-of,part-of | |
| 117864c0-5065-4c55-b390-c17b60c8d9dd,"If the protective part of the barrier contains only vertical structures, a cube with <e1>edges</e1> of no more than <e2>100 millimetres</e2> may pass through its openings.",less-equal,less-equal | |
| fdd9f39e-e397-4172-b4da-3d213a30f987,On-site <e1>electricity generation</e1> should be provided with automated <e2>controls</e2> that support the design of the system and the intended use.,necessity,necessity | |
| 3f6c0d6a-e423-4ea8-bf66-9515166fb265,The <e1>basement</e1> should be <e2>treated separately as a single-storey dwelling above ground level</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| b7243860-85c3-43b2-ad6c-35050b293699,All <e1>space</e1> <e2>alongside the cable duct</e2> should be backfilled in a way that avoids damage to the duct.,selection,selection | |
| 710ef992-e187-4b1a-894b-e0e222f54359,"NOTE: For grid-supplied <e1>electricity</e1>, a <e2>CO2 emission factor</e2> of 0.136kgCO2/kWh and primary energy factor of 1.501kWhPE/kWh should be used.",necessity,part-of | |
| a922fe4e-30c9-4fef-a442-27459b959914,Vertical <e1>service pipes</e1> shall be equipped with mechanical or structural leak detectors at each <e2>floor</e2> if the service pipes are not visible.,part-of,part-of | |
| aa774d9d-2414-4e6f-9c4e-9b7c5abde23b,The <e1>outputs</e1> of any renewable <e2>systems</e2> should be separately monitored.,part-of,part-of | |
| c766f874-d4aa-45b8-89f7-20b08db787c6,The total height of the barrier must be one metre if the <e1>drop</e1> is no more than <e2>six metres</e2>.,less-equal,less-equal | |
| 8c4a09c5-1eb2-4a41-86d9-b69c031b4592,Ground arrays including <e1>header pipes</e1> and manifolds should be <e2>flushed as one system to remove all debris and purged to remove all air</e2>.,necessity,none | |
| 20518e80-6f7e-457f-8c5a-59fa4c0eb324,"When calculating the heat loss for a buildings design solution, the <e1>design value</e1> shall be used as the value of the air leakage rate figure for the <e2>building</e2> envelope.",none,part-of | |
| a86b58e8-046f-44b7-8e1b-00c876c8c647,"Parapets in <e1>categories</e1> <e2>A</e2> to E and panel parts of walls acting as parapets, as well as their fasteners, shall be designed to the concentrated load Qk = 0.3 kN acting on a random spot.",greater-equal,selection | |
| 09b2a395-5293-4b7d-82d4-5312482d59e9,"Door entry controls, where provided, are mounted 900-1000mm above <e1>finished</e1> <e2>ground level</e2>, and at least 300mm away from any projecting corner.",selection,selection | |
| 72e7ed0c-9e73-46b2-a919-20f3fea337fd,"An area with a potentially flammable or explosive atmosphere must not be located in a <e1>building</e1> where there are dwellings, <e2>accommodation premises</e2>, institutions or assembly and business premises.",part-of,part-of | |
| 6d9a1e8e-6fe7-4234-951a-96fdc4598bd7,"If parking spaces are provided for a building, an adequate number of <e1>them</e1>, but at least one, shall be <e2>intended for the use of a person with mobility and functional impairment</e2>.",selection,necessity | |
| cb2f2c09-8ae6-42a4-ac21-861c912c30f9,"In buildings more than 9 metres and at most 28 metres in height, the <e1>attic</e1> and <e2>roof</e2> must be accessible via the interior and exterior of the building; in buildings more than 28 metres in height, these must be accessible via the interior.",none,none | |
| 726e23c9-02a3-4c56-98d0-8981b7ce877b,"In the construction of a new building as well as in repair and alteration work corresponding to the construction of a new building, the <e1>premises</e1> to be fitted with a floor drain shall be: 1. showers and bathrooms as well as wash rooms in connection with saunas; 2. laundry room; 3. heat distribution room; 4. ventilation unit room; 5. toilet facility intended for public use; 6. technical utility room with a possibility to water damage; 7. car wash facility; 8. <e2>special facilities</e2> cleansed by water rinsing.",necessity,necessity | |
| f7cfdf57-28f3-4d23-90bf-ec2268e14bac,"Ramps, steps, <e1>thresholds</e1> and differences in <e2>levels</e2> in passageways must be clearly indicated using lighting and surface brightness contrasts or warning signs.",part-of,none | |
| fa90c179-d32c-412b-a7d6-a515cc91dbdb,The <e1>structure</e1> of the exterior wall against the ground must be waterproofed or <e2>isolated against water pressure</e2> or a structurally managed water removal system allowing the cellar wall to dry in an outward direction must be used to prevent moisture from the surrounding ground and storm water from penetrating the wall structure.,necessity,necessity | |
| a090f6bb-f89b-44c1-b6ee-8e72e2be30a0,Where a system for on-site electricity generation is installed (a) reasonable provision must be made to ensure that (i) the system and its electrical output are appropriately sized for the site and available infrastructure; (ii) the system has effective controls; and (b) <e1>it</e1> must be <e2>commissioned by testing and adjusting as necessary to ensure that it produces the maximum electricity that is reasonable in the circumstances</e2>.,selection,necessity | |
| 2f815a08-db3c-48a6-b248-d69aeac870ee,"the vertical <e1>travel distance</e1> is: a. not more than 2m, where there is no liftway enclosure and no floor penetration; b. more than <e2>2m</e2>, where there is a liftway enclosure.",greater,none | |
| c416d5e5-cb27-414c-b22e-7ed38be54ed1,There must be an <e1>automatic</e1> fire-extinguishing system that is suitable for its purpose and connected to the <e2>emergency centre</e2>.,none,none | |
| 33ed3038-99a6-4b2d-906a-a1db21f2d898,"For heating systems in <e1>new</e1> dwellings, or when a heat generator such as a boiler is replaced in an existing <e2>dwelling</e2>, each room should be provided with thermostatic room controls.",selection,none | |
| 80221d2c-8ba8-4700-b219-c35fde50f35e,No more than <e1>two</e1> <e2>drainage wells</e2> may be connected to a floor drain and they may be located at a maximum distance of three meters from the floor drain.,less-equal,less-equal | |
| 2695c899-0ada-478c-9b2d-796f79ea4c52,"<e1>Glazing</e1>, with which people are likely to come into contact whilst moving in or about the building shall: (a) if broken on impact, break in a way which is unlikely to cause injury; or (b) <e2>resist impact without breaking</e2>; or (c) be shielded or protected from impact.",necessity,necessity | |
| 681c4394-9435-408b-9a9b-d1f3d0729d38,"The <e1>rate of heat release</e1> from the appliance should be <e2>adjustable, using an adjustable damper or other thermostatically controlled method</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| 0f2dbc3b-0f3e-444e-a688-ed8faebd1226,<e1>Seats</e1> must be <e2>fixed to a base</e2> if the floor of the seating area is sloped or if there are level differences between the floors of the respective rows of seats.,necessity,necessity | |
| 5962048f-577c-408a-be59-cbf79bd74630,<e1>Requirements</e1> for accessibility should be <e2>balanced against preserving historic buildings or environments</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| 47e50ddf-6174-436d-851b-7ddf46c10ccf,A suitable chemical <e1>inhibitor</e1> should be added to the primary heating circuit to <e2>protect against scale and corrosion</e2>.,selection,necessity | |
| a5e9c36f-358f-4375-943c-6d5b89c82647,"Any abrupt <e1>level differences</e1> of over 0.7 metres and any precipices located in the vicinity of <e2>common play</e2> and recreation areas associated with buildings with more than two dwellings must be indicated by appropriate barriers or suitable planted areas, or outfitted with a base that cushions any fall.",none,none | |
| 17fba530-c42b-4eeb-85dd-16da0bacc49c,"<e1>Areas</e1> that are not enclosed, such as open <e2>floors</e2>, covered ways and balconies, should be excluded.",selection,selection | |
| 5211dbd1-d12a-4371-ad62-1dc5616cd2f5,The heat pump along with its accompanying <e1>pipework</e1> should be flushed and purged as a separate system while <e2>isolated from the ground array system</e2>.,none,necessity | |
| 7323113d-fcd0-4e19-a24a-c6171ec8c2b7,<e1>District heat networks</e1> and community heating systems should be <e2>designed to accommodate heat meter(s) for each dwelling</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| 4a82f789-a98a-4379-9b81-2a20cfba6c87,"If the <e1>internal</e1> <e2>ties</e2> must be centred on the supporting line, the minimum value of the tie force, 70 kN, will also be applied to internal ties.",selection,selection | |
| fc8ee55c-408d-48a9-ae4c-a6961b5745ce,Biomass heating supplemented by an alternative appliance (e.g. gas) - the <e1>CO2 emission factor</e1> and primary energy factor should be <e2>based on a weighted average for the two fuels</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| 3724fd47-22f7-432c-81a2-1abcb95c7df2,"The total number of ventilators installed in a <e1>dwellings</e1> habitable rooms and <e2>kitchens</e2> should be no fewer than five, except in one bedroom properties, where there should be no fewer than four.",part-of,part-of | |
| c954c2a4-3d5c-4e63-8228-9704b463aa8e,"The <e1>input charge</e1> for <e2>electric storage heaters</e2> should be adjusted automatically, based on the internal air temperature.",selection,part-of | |
| 103f99ad-884b-4bae-9f22-ccb1c5bc3d26,"In an open garage of no more than five storeys, the maximum area may be used as the surface area of the storeys, even though the <e1>driveways</e1> between the various storeys are <e2>combined</e2>.",selection,necessity | |
| 9c2051ae-9878-4772-9471-bc5b8a28c3ae,"For mechanical <e1>ventilation systems</e1>, <e2>fan units</e2> should be appropriately sized so that fans operating in normal background ventilation mode are not overly noisy, taking into consideration the use and likely background level of noise from other sources.",part-of,part-of | |
| d3654276-d6c6-4f32-af90-2d1040cb536c,<e1>Mechanical</e1> <e2>ventilation</e2> with heat recovery systems should be designed to avoid the moist air from the wet rooms recirculating to the habitable rooms.,selection,selection | |
| 60205cf2-fa87-4195-9415-a6fb144a9b72,"Entrances and <e1>passageways</e1> to playgrounds and recreation areas used in the wintertime, as well as street areas surrounding the building and other public areas, must be <e2>protected from snow and ice falling from the roof of the building using snow barriers, taking into account the pitch of the roof</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| 8421f806-70f2-46a9-a308-90a40da3541d,"Where the <e1>gradient</e1> of the <e2>approach</e2>, whether over its whole length or in part, is 1:20 or steeper, that part of the approach should be designed as ramped access.",part-of,part-of | |
| 64695439-3458-4d43-8e7b-a2ba75075cea,"There must be safe and easily accessible, uninterrupted access routes to any chimneys, ventilation equipment and other building <e1>equipment</e1> and structural elements that are <e2>located on the roof of the building</e2> and that must be accessed regularly.",selection,selection | |
| 525aa713-65e1-4368-a6f4-38f628be7fed,"in <e1>clothes shops</e1>, the dimensions and fittings recommended for an individual changing cubicle in a <e2>sports</e2> building should be provided.",none,none | |
| 009e12eb-db83-485c-9ffc-e1f462251109,Each air terminal should have a free area of at least 90 of the <e1>free area</e1> of its associated <e2>duct</e2>.,part-of,part-of | |
| d30364dd-539e-4351-9d53-89ad358a4b44,"<e1>U-values</e1> for <e2>rooflights</e2> or rooflight-and-kerb assemblies should be based on the outer developed surface area, which is often greater than the area of the roof opening.",part-of,part-of | |
| 35af73f1-53c7-4377-9da0-acf99eef4d8e,"WC compartment doors, and doors to wheelchair-accessible unisex <e1>toilets</e1>, changing rooms or <e2>shower rooms</e2> have an emergency release mechanism so that they are capable of being opened outwards, from the outside , in case of emergency.",none,none | |
| f9de28ac-45bb-4400-9d9f-8afee73bd2e3,The number of appliances should not exceed <e1>one per 100m2</e1> of dwelling <e2>floor area</e2>.,selection,part-of | |
| 76bf63bd-30f4-440d-81a0-61ca16170f70,Control should be <e1>maximised</e1> and heat gain to <e2>uninsulated</e2> pipes should only be permitted where the proportion of the cooling load relating to distribution pipework is less than 1 of the total load.,none,none | |
| 164122ed-c7ac-4cf8-8a54-3d56c144f78d,"In general, the findings indicate that there should be at least the same number of WCs (for women) as urinals (for men) and for <e1>some</e1> <e2>building</e2> types, e.g. large retail buildings, at least twice as many.",selection,selection | |
| 2cb4937d-9ec4-4013-8e9b-318a8adae27a,Account should be <e1>taken of outside noise</e1> when considering whether openable windows are <e2>appropriate for purge ventilation</e2>.,none,selection | |
| 8102cb27-2e2a-4008-99d6-a53f5045f6e2,<e1>Structures</e1> with <e2>surfaces</e2> exposed to moisture must be resistant to the effects of water.,part-of,part-of | |
| 4d80c4d1-08ee-481a-9f9c-e9151ce1094d,"The <e1>area</e1> of windows, <e2>roof windows</e2>, rooflights and doors should not exceed 25 of the total floor area of the dwelling.",part-of,part-of | |
| 3dd5d15b-9233-430a-95b2-32fd7af679b5,<e1>Heat pumps</e1> should be <e2>located and installed subject to the manufacturers guidance</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| b02f9b87-d934-4c2f-8a59-b3b8c0a7be17,"Instantaneous or snapshot CO2 readings can be misleading, so several <e1>measurements</e1> should be <e2>taken throughout the day</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| 3121fe90-27db-405e-a42a-df3cd22ee176,"Where necessary, two <e1>handrails</e1>, <e2>one above the other</e2>, must be installed in order to take into account children and users of wheelchairs.",selection,selection | |
| 3c0a8ccb-d813-40fb-b69b-88250d3bc4ec,These <e1>fittings</e1> should not exceed a <e2>centre pane U-value</e2> of 1.2W/(m2K).,part-of,less-equal | |
| cb2f2c09-8ae6-42a4-ac21-861c912c30f9,"In buildings more than 9 metres and at most 28 metres in <e1>height</e1>, the attic and roof must be accessible via the interior and exterior of the building; in buildings more than 28 metres in height, these must be <e2>accessible via the interior</e2>.",none,none | |
| 113b8bf8-1856-45f5-a54b-d65ef100b437,"If a <e1>gas-fired</e1> <e2>combination boiler</e2> is installed in an existing dwelling, at least one of the following energy efficiency measures, appropriate to the system, should be installed.",selection,selection | |
| 825053cb-af5d-43a9-b59b-e2a5ae78ea73,The total number of associated parking spaces which have access to either: a. cable routes; b. an electric vehicle charge point should be the greater of the following: a. the number of dwellings in the residential building; b. the number of <e1>associated</e1> <e2>parking spaces</e2>.,selection,selection | |
| 259c1614-77ef-4ae4-a401-83caa603e374,"The <e1>main doors</e1> for entering a dwelling (usually the <e2>front doorset</e2>) should be fitted with a multipoint locking system that meets the requirements of: PAS 3621 (key locking on both sides), or PAS 8621 (non-key locking on the internal face), or PAS 10621 (non-key locking on the internal face, but with an external locking override facility).",selection,part-of | |
| fa8a6d84-eb99-490e-8169-3c65353fb553,"For large <e1>roofs</e1>, where the <e2>smaller</e2> horizontal dimension of the roof is 50 m or more, and the topography is windswept, the value of the exposure coefficient shall be at least 1.",none,none | |
| 726e23c9-02a3-4c56-98d0-8981b7ce877b,"In the construction of a new building as well as in repair and alteration work corresponding to the <e1>construction</e1> of a new building, the premises to be fitted with a floor drain shall be: 1. showers and bathrooms as well as wash rooms in connection with saunas; 2. laundry room; 3. heat distribution room; 4. ventilation unit room; 5. toilet facility intended for public use; 6. technical utility room with a possibility to water damage; 7. <e2>car wash facility</e2>; 8. special facilities cleansed by water rinsing.",none,none | |
| 9952f64d-e0df-4b03-84af-150782f81387,"For <e1>mobility-impaired</e1> <e2>people</e2>, a going of at least 300mm is preferred.",selection,selection | |
| 9eb5bf01-3810-44e3-802b-7c7eadad1831,"Mechanical <e1>ventilation systems</e1>, including both continuous and intermittent <e2>mechanical ventilation</e2>, should be designed and installed to minimise noise.",part-of,selection | |
| b02f9b87-d934-4c2f-8a59-b3b8c0a7be17,"Instantaneous or snapshot <e1>CO2 readings</e1> can be <e2>misleading</e2>, so several measurements should be taken throughout the day.",selection,none | |
| 835d8fad-7a27-4299-aa38-a5b1771a6779,"In large <e1>building complexes</e1>, such as retail parks and large sports centres, there should be one <e2>wheelchair-accessible</e2> unisex toilet capable of including an adult changing table.",none,none | |
| 4ec44f57-abad-41aa-bd8c-5c4656e62bf9,The <e1>air</e1> in a <e2>building</e2> shall flow from spaces of higher indoor air purity to spaces of lower indoor air purity.,part-of,part-of | |
| 5b4380ba-0066-4735-a362-316d4c8e70b2,"Where a building undergoing major renovation, which is not a residential building or a mixeduse building, will have more than 10 parking spaces after the major renovation is completed (a) <e1>one</e1> of those <e2>parking spaces</e2> must have access to one electric vehicle charge point; and (b) cable routes for electric vehicle charge points must be installed in a minimum of one fifth of the total number of remaining parking spaces.",equal,equal | |
| c0a6d35c-cc20-428b-941d-c3e3e6365c74,"In a tier that is uninterrupted by cross-gangways, and where the pitch exceeds <e1>25</e1>, use a maximum number of <e2>steps</e2> of 40.",none,none | |
| 2a256a9c-0b8a-4acf-87e1-86a5857f36a3,"Where a <e1>driveway</e1> forms all, or part of, the approach route, an <e2>additional allowance</e2> of at least 900mm wide should be provided so that a wheelchair user can pass a parked car.",necessity,necessity | |
| a4fccc69-c508-4405-92aa-2cfe36bfca39,<e1>Exits</e1> of <e2>parts</e2> of the building separated by a fire wall must be constructed separately so that in the event of a fire there is no need to use any door that may be in the fire wall.,part-of,equal | |
| 23619605-28c0-46ef-bdbb-d1dc11691b8f,<e1>Water</e1> must <e2>not drift into or migrate as a capillary flow from the wet rooms to the surrounding structures and rooms</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| 208b093d-361f-4aec-819d-4abca4e72c68,"in an evacuation area where the maximum number of occupants is 60, the second <e1>exit</e1> may be no less than <e2>900 millimetres</e2> in width.",none,greater-equal | |
| 75bb8f62-768c-4f82-8f94-48fc158a85f6,It must be possible for <e1>fire and service rescue equipment</e1> to have <e2>sufficiently close access to the building (emergency access road)</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| 73efbdcb-2751-4f01-9471-ccca44ccc0f3,"If a <e1>drainage point</e1> is <e2>located below the height of backwater</e2>, the waste water must be pumped.",selection,selection | |
| 5f675f4f-74de-4d0f-ae92-c3500d2d952e,The actual <e1>equivalent area</e1> and <e2>location</e2> of installed background ventilators should be recorded.,none,part-of | |
| 6a41a473-bd3c-4e38-a093-094b3fdae388,At least <e1>one</e1> in every five remaining <e2>parking spaces</e2> must be provided with cable routes.,greater-equal,part-of | |
| e43c1e88-be80-42d9-944e-1bf0f0f82479,Individual <e1>flights</e1> are: for gradients up to 1:15 not more than 10m long; for gradients up to 1:12 not more than 5m <e2>long</e2>.,part-of,none | |
| 49c6fd15-70a9-4733-8de8-8dd2fe49fe0a,"If <e1>renewable technology</e1> such as a wind turbine or <e2>photovoltaic array</e2> is replaced, the new system should have an electrical output that is at least the same as that of the original installation.",selection,selection | |
| e1f1aeb9-7453-4b6b-b3f1-6049d711868a,The fire performance of the external wall structure of a <e1>building</e1> no more than 56 metres in <e2>height</e2> may also be demonstrated by a fullscale test.,part-of,part-of | |
| c236bc17-ef9a-4694-a34e-68a9f38ae405,"For a heat exchanger between a solar primary and secondary system, a minimum of <e1>0.1m2</e1> or equivalent of <e2>heat exchanger area</e2> should be provided for every 1m2 of the net absorber area of the solar collector.",greater-equal,greater-equal | |
| f3bd99b4-7ea5-4968-af10-3c133c0b5aa0,No <e1>individual</e1> <e2>flight</e2> has a rise between landings of more than 1800mm.,selection,part-of | |
| ad792658-a7d2-4d6e-9a21-c531bb02b521,To reduce the risks to the health of persons in buildings <e1>formaldehyde fumes</e1> given off by urea formaldehyde foams should <e2>not penetrate to the occupied parts of buildings to an extent which would give rise to an irritant concentration</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| 1d312b80-748c-4f92-a74e-6f1b918f741c,"To <e1>provide easy access between rooms on the entrance storey</e1>, a <e2>stepped change of level within the entrance storey should be avoided where possible</e2>.",necessity,none | |
| 07a9b148-d87f-492c-abe2-04175801038d,<e1>Standard</e1> <e2>WC compartments</e2> should also have a minimum manoeuvring space clear of any door swing.,selection,selection | |
| d925c189-860a-4fcb-ae88-d1cf8cc14fb8,"The tread of <e1>steps</e1> in covered or heated outdoor <e2>staircases</e2> must be no less than 300 millimetres, and the riser may be no more than 160 millimetres.",part-of,part-of | |
| b8365796-12c1-47c1-9682-ff6131a75f21,"The various <e1>enduse categories</e1>, such as heating, <e2>lighting</e2> and cooling, should be submetered in such a way that at least 90 of the annual energy consumption of each fuel can be assigned to an enduse.",selection,selection | |
| 2f8d4247-e53b-49ae-bd26-c4f1765eaee8,"<e1>Extract air</e1> of <e2>categories</e2> 2, 3 and 4 shall not be used as recirculation air.",part-of,part-of | |
| 86831830-e7f0-4b90-aa27-dc0542b7ba4d,"If a residential block of flats does not have a lift, the <e1>stairs</e1> between floor levels must have natural light and at least one <e2>intermediate landing</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| 009e12eb-db83-485c-9ffc-e1f462251109,Each air terminal should have a free area of at least 90 of the free area of its <e1>associated</e1> <e2>duct</e2>.,selection,selection | |
| a2f3a871-91d5-4777-95c9-4744792b3a69,"in an existing building, for the principal or <e1>main staff</e1> entrance or <e2>entrances</e2> to be accessible, an alternative accessible entrance should be provided.",selection,selection | |
| e505b13c-7b62-4857-aa2d-544dc986e9c0,"For dwellings, for external <e1>tapered</e1> <e2>steps</e2> and stairs that are part of the building the going of each step should be a minimum of 280mm.",selection,selection | |
| 3153d771-404e-4a54-ac05-ed1b75e37506,"<e1>Gangways</e1> should not be less than 1100mm <e2>wide</e2> unless used by not more than 50 persons, in which case gangways should be a minimum of 900mm.",necessity,part-of | |
| 0f2dbc3b-0f3e-444e-a688-ed8faebd1226,Seats must be fixed to a base if the <e1>floor</e1> of the <e2>seating area</e2> is sloped or if there are level differences between the floors of the respective rows of seats.,part-of,part-of | |
| db734798-9e42-4fe1-900c-77d4e6131809,"The main doors <e1>for entering a dwelling</e1> (usually the front door) should have a door viewer unless other means exist to see callers, such as clear glass within the door or a <e2>window</e2> next to the doorset.",none,none | |
| 23ff7307-c4ae-4bef-97bf-feb9682d91eb,"If a water pump is used on a closed loop circuit and the <e1>motor</e1> <e2>is rated at more than 750W</e2>, then it should be fitted with or controlled by an appropriate variable speed controller on any variable volume system.",selection,selection | |
| 82bb35f1-0a27-4c94-bad3-246e6cc4f02a,"<e1>Wheelchair users</e1> should be <e2>able to manoeuvre around</e2> and use the facilities in the room, and operate switches and controls.",necessity,necessity | |
| a5e9c36f-358f-4375-943c-6d5b89c82647,"Any abrupt <e1>level differences</e1> of over <e2>0.7 metres</e2> and any precipices located in the vicinity of common play and recreation areas associated with buildings with more than two dwellings must be indicated by appropriate barriers or suitable planted areas, or outfitted with a base that cushions any fall.",greater,greater | |
| 29232335-402c-4ed9-af74-fd093ac22e28,The natural or mechanical <e1>ventilation system</e1> of a building shall be <e2>strong</e2> and its air-tightness shall be at least class B.,necessity,necessity | |
| 6d5428cc-90c2-477e-b20e-978a6d1cd403,<e1>Edge</e1> <e2>columns</e2> and walls shall be tied to every floor and roof.,selection,selection | |
| e8340500-38b6-461b-b00d-d3aa44ac1f0b,The temperature of the <e1>water</e1> available from the <e2>hot water system</e2> may not exceed 65 degrees Celsius.,part-of,part-of | |
| 64695439-3458-4d43-8e7b-a2ba75075cea,"There must be safe and easily accessible, uninterrupted <e1>access routes</e1> to any chimneys, ventilation equipment and other building equipment and <e2>structural elements</e2> that are located on the roof of the building and that must be accessed regularly.",necessity,necessity | |
| 500fc416-e652-4a2c-8dd3-8d9754ea1829,There should be no visible <e1>mould</e1> on the <e2>inner surfaces</e2> of external walls of a properly heated building with typical moisture generation.,necessity,part-of | |
| 10e66a84-25db-40a0-87d5-6297d0732fe4,The shutoff valves shall be located: 1) at each house; 2) at each <e1>apartment</e1>; 3) in vertical service pipes; 4) on both sides of devices installed in the service pipes; 5) before a device or fixture that is connected to the connector pipe; 6) on both sides of the <e2>water meters</e2>.,none,none | |
| 9abdce80-0a4a-400a-8725-205bb3b887e4,"In <e1>hard water areas</e1>, suitable <e2>measures</e2> should be taken to treat the feed water to water heaters and the hot water circuit of combination boilers to reduce limescale accumulation.",necessity,necessity | |
| f505cec8-d1a6-41ae-b2ba-68ac19f64be2,"If other performance (e.g. wind load, safety, security or acoustic attenuation) requires thicker glass to be used, an equivalent <e1>window unit</e1> with standard thickness glazing should be <e2>shown to meet the required standard</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| bd1438b0-ce84-4908-8d01-6c0884aa4650,"For roof-lights, <e1>U-values</e1> should be <e2>calculated based on a horizontal position</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| fc29901a-8b5e-48a5-a569-bed57699cf72,<e1>Moisture</e1> <e2>from the foundation wall and the base floors concrete slab</e2> must not transfer harmfully to the wooden sole plates or upper wall and floor structures.,selection,selection | |
| 208b093d-361f-4aec-819d-4abca4e72c68,"in an evacuation area where the maximum number of occupants is 60, the second exit may be no less than <e1>900 millimetres</e1> in <e2>width</e2>.",greater-equal,greater-equal | |
| 389c960b-525d-4f2e-9a2c-1805eb2dc20d,The <e1>full</e1> <e2>area</e2> under a stair that forms part of the storage provision should be counted as 1m2.,selection,selection | |
| e21fa967-934e-4a29-a66d-252fdbbf928f,"If the <e1>parasitic energy use</e1> is <e2>unknown</e2>, an allowance of 0.3W/m2 should be made for any control system.",selection,selection | |
| 9dd2a0f1-0ff9-4416-8abd-1e6589980ff4,"If the <e1>cross-sectional area</e1> of a mechanical ventilation systems air duct is designed to be greater than 0.06 m2, the outdoor air and exhaust air ducts shall be fitted with <e2>shutoff dampers</e2> that close automatically when the system shuts down.",none,none | |
| 4b510cad-fefb-44be-a9cb-a26e0c42994c,"If the building is connected to a heating system where heat is conveyed via heat pipes external to the building from a shared heat exchanger or heat generation unit to several buildings, the <e1>heat loss</e1> from those <e2>pipes</e2> shall be divided between the buildings in proportion to their areas.",part-of,part-of | |
| f7935bb4-9e5f-4e91-bbf1-54e45c1ef24c,A <e1>building</e1> with a <e2>height</e2> exceeding 9 metres must be equipped with anchoring structures for safety lines.,part-of,part-of | |
| 49c6fd15-70a9-4733-8de8-8dd2fe49fe0a,"If renewable technology such as a wind turbine or photovoltaic array is replaced, the new <e1>system</e1> should have an <e2>electrical output</e2> that is at least the same as that of the original installation.",necessity,necessity | |
| ef4f54b6-1099-4404-9fa2-d0c0d5e55543,The dwelling primary energy rate must not exceed the individual <e1>dwellings</e1> <e2>target primary energy rate</e2>.,part-of,part-of | |
| 8b054fa5-fa6b-40f8-996a-a6dfea855fc3,"The distance <e1>between a door that opens onto a landing and the upper edge of the ramp or flight of stairs</e1> must be no less than 400 millimetres on the side wall and no less than <e2>1,500 millimetres</e2> on the end wall.",none,none | |
| 4abb3268-3ba6-47e8-a8b7-4676dbaa9a16,"For buildings other than dwellings and for common access areas in buildings that contain flats, Provide <e1>all</e1> <e2>means</e2> of escape routes with a minimum clear headroom of 2m, except in doorways.",selection,selection | |
| a2338c90-f9bf-470e-9917-4318b1c07006,The <e1>lighting</e1> must <e2>not cause glare that endangers safety</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| 6075de3c-d339-4ba4-9945-990480975615,"Where a kitchen and <e1>living room accommodation</e1> are <e2>not separate rooms</e2> (i.e. open plan), no fewer than three ventilators of the same equivalent area as for other habitable rooms should be provided within the open-plan space.",selection,selection | |
| 8595e26e-db5c-4d09-9fcf-02b530b61e23,There must be access to each <e1>fire compartment</e1> of an <e2>attic</e2> for firefighting operations.,part-of,part-of | |
| 32f91d86-2cbf-4d57-ab93-5a28fd804df8,<e1>Signs</e1> <e2>indicating the location of a lifting device accessible by mobility-impaired people</e2> should be clearly visible from the building entrance.,selection,selection | |
| 74b9ee2c-0192-442d-b5a1-a2974d456429,"The dwelling is <e1>wheelchair adaptable</e1> such that key parts of the accommodation, including sanitary facilities and kitchens, could be easily altered to meet the needs of a wheelchair user or, <e2>where required by a local planning authority</e2>, the dwelling is wheelchair accessible.",none,none | |
| ffbc85cb-4301-4bcb-9a56-7487c95cf16d,Only the proportion of <e1>openings</e1> which can be opened with a very low risk of occupants falling from height should be <e2>considered to form part of the overheating mitigation strategy</e2>.,none,necessity | |
| 7d877df3-9aa7-4dff-a64d-5356a66c944d,"In public outdoor and indoor spaces, and in business and <e1>service</e1> premises, a handrail must continue at least 300 millimetres past the start and end points of the structure, and in the case of stairs or <e2>ramps</e2> that have a width exceeding 2.4 metres and are located in assembly areas, it must also be placed so as to divide the passageway into parts no wider than the abovementioned width.",none,none | |
| 38322c6e-7509-4638-9a8d-74d5cfb777b2,A new <e1>district heat network</e1> should be <e2>taken as meaning any other district heat network</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| 5b4380ba-0066-4735-a362-316d4c8e70b2,"Where a building undergoing major renovation, which is not a residential building or a mixeduse building, will have more than <e1>10</e1> <e2>parking spaces</e2> after the major renovation is completed (a) one of those parking spaces must have access to one electric vehicle charge point; and (b) cable routes for electric vehicle charge points must be installed in a minimum of one fifth of the total number of remaining parking spaces.",greater,greater | |
| 2f815a08-db3c-48a6-b248-d69aeac870ee,"the <e1>vertical</e1> travel distance is: a. not more than 2m, <e2>where there is no liftway enclosure and no floor penetration</e2>; b. more than 2m, where there is a liftway enclosure.",selection,selection | |
| 117864c0-5065-4c55-b390-c17b60c8d9dd,"If the protective part of the barrier contains only vertical structures, a <e1>cube</e1> with edges of no more than 100 millimetres may <e2>pass through its openings</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| 5b1fe636-d2aa-4382-885e-a4f8a2cae4d4,"Generally, a thermal element once <e1>upgraded</e1> should not have a U-value greater than <e2>0.7W/(m2K)</e2>.",none,none | |
| 5577528f-8fa0-4ca3-96f6-ea418091cb86,The side edges of stairs and <e1>landings</e1> must be <e2>fitted with a raised camber to prevent slipping over the edge</e2> if a cube measuring more than 50 millimetres in width is able to pass through the opening between the plane level and the handrail or wall.,none,necessity | |
| 2695c899-0ada-478c-9b2d-796f79ea4c52,"<e1>Glazing</e1>, with which people are likely to come into contact whilst moving in or about the building shall: (a) if <e2>broken on impact</e2>, break in a way which is unlikely to cause injury; or (b) resist impact without breaking; or (c) be shielded or protected from impact.",selection,selection | |
| 05864826-21ef-4ae7-9af8-2aaeffc7267a,<e1>Modular</e1> and portable <e2>buildings</e2> with a planned service life of more than two years but with an intended time of use in a single location of less than two years should be shown to comply with the energy efficiency requirements.,selection,selection | |
| d3654276-d6c6-4f32-af90-2d1040cb536c,Mechanical <e1>ventilation</e1> with heat recovery systems should be <e2>designed to avoid the moist air from the wet rooms recirculating to the habitable rooms</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| 00cded8a-5208-4c1b-bda4-9677d45b9375,The <e1>layers</e1> of attic floor structures and the ventilation must <e2>prevent the accumulation of damaging moisture into the roof structure resulting from water vapour diffusion or airflow</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| 984c252b-74f4-4d85-9080-1c8ae1851eca,"If performance requires thicker glass to be used, an equivalent <e1>window unit</e1> with standard thickness (6mm) <e2>glazing</e2> should be shown to meet the required standard.",part-of,part-of | |
| 6c789809-b1b8-429a-8fe2-8ce16f8a4b54,Air flows in the <e1>continuous</e1> working area of a parking garage for motor vehicles shall be designed so that the <e2>instantaneous carbon monoxide concentration</e2> does not exceed 7 mg/m3 (6 ppm).,none,none | |
| b6b19c38-b160-475d-b01d-e3880ca00ab2,"Where necessary, flexible ducts may be used for <e1>final</e1> connections, but their lengths should be <e2>kept to a minimum</e2>.",none,none | |
| f36650d9-cd31-4795-9728-7a4dcf3cadde,"Dwellings, accommodation premises, institutions, <e1>day-care institutions</e1>, day-care centres and other early childhood education premises and schools must be provided with an appropriate <e2>system that gives a warning at an early stage of a beginning fire</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| 09b2a395-5293-4b7d-82d4-5312482d59e9,"Door entry controls, where provided, are mounted 900-1000mm above finished ground level, and at least 300mm <e1>away</e1> from any <e2>projecting corner</e2>.",part-of,none | |
| bb3ac5b0-14d0-4d75-95d9-713adc6f2f58,"Any walls, doors and <e1>windows</e1> should be insulated and draught-proofed to <e2>at least the same extent as in the existing dwelling</e2>.",none,necessity | |
| b8bef6a5-8de6-4ff9-a0b7-cc8a448dcc6d,An <e1>air pressure test</e1> should be <e2>carried out on every dwelling</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| c7137e3d-e3f2-4a19-87bc-ccb194d42c74,"Incoming services: <e1>ducts</e1>, and cables wherever possible, should be <e2>grouped</e2> to minimise how often the air barrier is penetrated, while ensuring sufficient space to allow adequate screed flow between ducts.",necessity,necessity | |
| 0f67dad7-6df9-444b-8e72-f447668e3fde,"Where <e1>sanitary facilities</e1> are <e2>wheelchair accessible</e2>, WC pans should be a minimum of 400mm high.",selection,selection | |
| 783c19fa-0ef2-466f-b3e9-d4690e34ac5f,Where a system for onsite electricity generation is installed (a) reasonable provision must be made to ensure that (i) the system and its electrical output are appropriately sized for the site and available infrastructure; (ii) the <e1>system</e1> has effective <e2>controls</e2>; and (b) it must be commissioned by testing and adjusting as necessary to ensure that it produces the maximum electricity that is reasonable in the circumstances.,necessity,necessity | |
| e1f1aeb9-7453-4b6b-b3f1-6049d711868a,The fire performance of the external wall structure of a <e1>building</e1> no more than 56 metres in height may also be <e2>demonstrated by a fullscale test</e2>.,none,none | |
| fb5d3054-4911-4049-ba09-1c3e80f9c07c,"The tread of steps in uncovered or unheated <e1>outdoor</e1> <e2>staircases</e2> must be no less than 390 millimetres, and the riser may be no more than 130 millimetres.",selection,selection | |
| 986f7853-4975-4ecd-8f10-a75d818eb44a,"Fully insulated and <e1>continuous</e1> <e2>cavity closers</e2> should be used, installed tight to the insulation and cavity apertures.",selection,selection | |
| 48133b44-eac2-44e2-b2df-c52243e9f7ea,"NOTE: For example, if the total system output is made up of three equally sized boilers, at 15% of system output the <e1>lead boiler</e1> will be <e2>operating at 45% of its rated output with the other two boilers switched off</e2>.",necessity,selection | |
| 7c44934c-61e1-4904-a493-1aa360ccc7d1,"The building shall be constructed so that the combined dead,imposed and wind loads are <e1>sustained</e1> and transmitted by it to the ground: (a) <e2>safely</e2>; and (b) without causing such deflection or deformation of any part of the building, or such movement of the ground, as will impair the stability of any part of another building.",selection,none | |
| 7d877df3-9aa7-4dff-a64d-5356a66c944d,"In public outdoor and indoor spaces, and in <e1>business</e1> and service <e2>premises</e2>, a handrail must continue at least 300 millimetres past the start and end points of the structure, and in the case of stairs or ramps that have a width exceeding 2.4 metres and are located in assembly areas, it must also be placed so as to divide the passageway into parts no wider than the abovementioned width.",selection,selection | |
| 02f5e3fb-7a8b-4a88-a6e5-337cc0835284,"When a new residential building is erected, <e1>information</e1> about the <e2>building</e2> must be given to the owner of the building to allow them to use the overheating mitigation strategy effectively.",part-of,part-of | |
| 6a553c19-481f-4947-9047-fd2c4d0daa44,"Any floors, <e1>walls</e1> and doors that have been <e2>installed to allow the potential liftway to be used as storage or for other purposes</e2> could be easily removed without structural alteration.",selection,selection | |
| 45338082-ca66-418b-8fe1-8f2be926f330,A <e1>cube</e1> of no more than 100 millimetres may <e2>pass between the stair steps</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| 53b7d989-c81f-4e01-a5ec-4b2cb30b4bfa,The size of a fire compartment must be <e1>limited</e1> so that a <e2>fire igniting</e2> in the compartment does not cause unreasonably vast damages (compartmentation by area).,selection,selection | |
| efe70fd9-5cdd-4586-9ebc-73c2960b1e00,"If a fire door is kept open in normal use, <e1>it</e1> shall be equipped with <e2>devices that will close the door in the event of fire</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| 2c07775a-c1de-4796-989a-96572c81f9d4,The <e1>crawl space</e1> must be <e2>ventilated</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| 681c4394-9435-408b-9a9b-d1f3d0729d38,"The <e1>rate of heat release</e1> from the <e2>appliance</e2> should be adjustable, using an adjustable damper or other thermostatically controlled method.",part-of,part-of | |
| 793cb939-b3d9-46eb-ae65-71a4d5c8031b,Where the parking is within the <e1>private curtilage</e1> of the <e2>dwelling</e2> (but not within a carport or garage) at least one space is a standard parking bay that can be widened to 3.3m.,part-of,part-of | |
| 5e226793-2805-41b0-bcb6-49319afaefc7,"If the <e1>building</e1> has a <e2>floor area</e2> greater than 150m2, heating should be split into different heating zones and each zone should have separate controls for timing and temperature demand.",part-of,part-of | |
| 8b054fa5-fa6b-40f8-996a-a6dfea855fc3,"The distance between a door that opens onto a landing and the upper edge of the ramp or flight of stairs must be no less than <e1>400 millimetres</e1> on the side wall and no less than <e2>1,500 millimetres</e2> on the end wall.",none,greater-equal | |
| 29232335-402c-4ed9-af74-fd093ac22e28,The natural or mechanical <e1>ventilation system</e1> of a building shall be strong and its air-tightness shall be at least class <e2>B</e2>.,none,none | |
| 2319724e-2fd4-463b-bb59-0972073dc55a,"Both before and after a newly constructed dwelling is built, a <e1>notice</e1> must be <e2>given to the building control body of the calculations</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| fe2a31f5-7b10-4b21-ad13-154856ecdcc8,"Where sheathing board forms the air barrier, <e1>airsealing tape</e1> should be <e2>applied at junctions and edges</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| 86831830-e7f0-4b90-aa27-dc0542b7ba4d,"If a <e1>residential block of flats</e1> does not have a <e2>lift</e2>, the stairs between floor levels must have natural light and at least one intermediate landing.",not-part-of,part-of | |
| 0cafda73-ee3a-4a99-a224-2d142de63618,"Where a wet heating system is either: a. newly installed b. fully replaced in an existing building, including the <e1>heating appliance</e1>, emitters and associated pipework all parts of the system including pipework and emitters should be sized to allow the space heating system to operate effectively and in a manner that <e2>meets the heating needs of the dwelling, at a maximum flow temperature of 55C or lower</e2>.",none,none | |
| c1b2e39e-0bab-438c-8b35-c2b37e5cf93a,"<e1>Equipment</e1> should be designed, <e2>specified</e2> and installed with the aim of maximising its efficiency as installed.",necessity,necessity | |
| 51517a5d-dd11-41b9-b44b-36d87b959127,The <e1>presence</e1> of the <e2>door</e2> should be apparent not only when it is shut but also when it is open.,selection,part-of | |
| f2516477-0c54-4192-9a7a-7bf8755f57e9,"The <e1>water meter</e1> of a <e2>property</e2> shall be located in a place where it is easy to install, read and service and where it cannot freeze.",part-of,part-of | |
| 34a524ec-6994-426f-86af-78788fd34a80,"Between the locking points for the mortice lock and <e1>surface-mounted</e1> rim lock, the distance should be <e2>400-600mm</e2>.",none,none | |
| f4b0b5b8-ab26-46a2-8028-c279958fa927,"Any <e1>justification</e1> and strategy should be <e2>in line with the approved airtightness testing methodology, CIBSEs TM23</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| 48133b44-eac2-44e2-b2df-c52243e9f7ea,"NOTE: For example, if the total system output is made up of three equally sized boilers, at <e1>15%</e1> of <e2>system output</e2> the lead boiler will be operating at 45% of its rated output with the other two boilers switched off.",selection,part-of | |
| a4fccc69-c508-4405-92aa-2cfe36bfca39,Exits of parts of the building <e1>separated by a fire wall</e1> must be <e2>constructed separately so that in the event of a fire there is no need to use any door that may be in the fire wall</e2>.,none,none | |
| a86b58e8-046f-44b7-8e1b-00c876c8c647,"<e1>Parapets</e1> in categories A to E and panel parts of walls acting as parapets, as well as their <e2>fasteners</e2>, shall be designed to the concentrated load Qk = 0.3 kN acting on a random spot.",part-of,part-of | |
| 3bd9e48b-ede5-465e-8fe4-7181a32dd1ec,"<e1>Water</e1> must <e2>not freeze in the systems pipes, channels or devices</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| 00cded8a-5208-4c1b-bda4-9677d45b9375,The layers of attic <e1>floor structures</e1> and the <e2>ventilation</e2> must prevent the accumulation of damaging moisture into the roof structure resulting from water vapour diffusion or airflow.,none,part-of | |
| e505b13c-7b62-4857-aa2d-544dc986e9c0,"For dwellings, for external tapered steps and <e1>stairs</e1> that are part of the building the going of each <e2>step</e2> should be a minimum of 280mm.",none,part-of | |
| 84cd76d7-e5d0-4f39-94bc-0236c65d533a,"in residential buildings of not more than two storeys, <e1>one</e1> <e2>exit</e2> of no less than 900 millimetres in width is permitted.",equal,equal | |
| 5b4380ba-0066-4735-a362-316d4c8e70b2,"Where a building undergoing major renovation, which is not a residential building or a mixeduse building, will have more than 10 <e1>parking spaces</e1> after the major renovation is completed (a) one of those parking spaces must have access to one electric vehicle charge point; and (b) cable routes for <e2>electric vehicle charge points</e2> must be installed in a minimum of one fifth of the total number of remaining parking spaces.",none,part-of | |
| 7c8f6c05-769d-46a8-9dc6-84b509bf8d9c,"The fire compartmenting requirement for the balcony slab of a <e1>glazed</e1> <e2>balcony</e2> of a building exceeding two storeys is EI 30; however, minor sealing parts and penetrations may be class E 15.",selection,selection | |
| a235c68f-ae44-4770-b005-4e9d7b659eb7,All <e1>cavity walls</e1> should have leaves at least 90mm thick and cavities at least 50mm <e2>wide</e2>.,none,part-of | |
| d713514a-9398-45a2-9584-efecff6ebcc5,Reasonable provision must be made to resist unauthorised access to (a) any dwelling; and (b) any <e1>part</e1> of a building from which <e2>access can be gained to a flat within the building</e2>.,selection,selection | |
| e21fa967-934e-4a29-a66d-252fdbbf928f,"If the parasitic energy use is unknown, an <e1>allowance</e1> of 0.3W/m2 should be made for any <e2>control system</e2>.",part-of,necessity | |
| a68b404d-d10a-4e48-b25b-907261271e75,<e1>Voids</e1> between insulation at the top of the external wall and the cavity wall/timber frame insulation should be <e2>fully filled with insulation</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| 06c2e0f7-69c8-47ec-bf31-9902ae9df7cf,"Provision shall be made for any windows, skylights, or any transparent or <e1>translucent</e1> <e2>walls</e2>, ceilings or roofs to be safely accessible for cleaning.",none,selection | |
| 6075de3c-d339-4ba4-9945-990480975615,"Where a <e1>kitchen</e1> and living room accommodation are <e2>not separate rooms</e2> (i.e. open plan), no fewer than three ventilators of the same equivalent area as for other habitable rooms should be provided within the open-plan space.",selection,selection | |
| d5b6ff18-626d-4e6f-b788-0c67f7a4ebab,"If the cost of installing the required electric vehicle charge point and cable routes for electric vehicle charge points exceeds 7% of the total cost of the major renovation (a) such a building is exempt from the requirement to install the electric vehicle charge point; and (b) cable routes for electric vehicle charge points must be installed in a minimum of one fifth of the total number of parking spaces, except where the cost of that installation exceeds <e1>7%</e1> of the <e2>total cost</e2> of the major renovation.",part-of,none | |
| f034fbd1-7547-425a-8163-513fcac0b66b,The <e1>roof structures</e1> and joints must be <e2>properly inclined</e2> and sealed for water drainage.,necessity,necessity | |
| 10e66a84-25db-40a0-87d5-6297d0732fe4,The shutoff valves shall be located: 1) at each house; 2) at each apartment; 3) in vertical service pipes; 4) on both sides of <e1>devices</e1> installed in the service pipes; 5) before a device or fixture that is connected to the connector pipe; 6) on <e2>both sides</e2> of the water meters.,none,none | |
| c766f874-d4aa-45b8-89f7-20b08db787c6,The total <e1>height</e1> of the barrier must be <e2>one metre</e2> if the drop is no more than six metres.,equal,necessity | |
| fb5d3054-4911-4049-ba09-1c3e80f9c07c,"The tread of steps in <e1>uncovered</e1> or unheated outdoor staircases must be no less than 390 millimetres, and the riser may be no more than <e2>130 millimetres</e2>.",none,none | |
| d504fd87-d13d-4936-9d7a-71d17954760d,The riser of the <e1>steps</e1> in an <e2>exit</e2> may be no more than 180 millimetres.,selection,part-of | |
| dcc583b1-8c4c-42cf-a1ed-e8907de56254,"The rise of the indoor steps of other <e1>spaces</e1> <e2>intended for everyday use</e2> may be no more than 180 millimetres, and the tread must be no less than 270 millimetres.",selection,selection | |
| 8101fa0e-645c-4a83-a6ab-66c45e94bf67,"If the dwelling already has <e1>mechanical</e1> ventilation, the <e2>centralised system</e2> could be extended into the additional room.",none,none | |
| 457ecdc0-8247-4ad4-9beb-3b7a31cfa0fd,"All <e1>public areas</e1>, including lavatory <e2>accommodation</e2>, public telephones and external terraces should be accessible.",part-of,selection | |
| 19c404de-7fd5-4e44-8a8f-b4219883f0ce,That <e1>background ventilators</e1> allow fresh air into the building and should be <e2>left open</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| 2c224c59-366d-447f-9ecc-87c119c2db07,"For <e1>new</e1> dwellings, the <e2>commissioning plan</e2> should be given to the building control body with the design stage dwelling primary energy rate, dwelling emission rate and dwelling fabric energy efficiency rate calculations.",none,none | |
| 009e12eb-db83-485c-9ffc-e1f462251109,Each air terminal should have a free area of at least <e1>90</e1> of the <e2>free area</e2> of its associated duct.,part-of,part-of | |
| 60024014-cb6a-4a53-9b12-9497e0a1e5e8,"<e1>Extract air</e1> from <e2>toilets</e2>, washrooms and cleaning spaces may be conducted to vertical ducts for extract air categories 1 and 2 if the total extract air flow from these spaces does not exceed 10 of the total air flow in the vertical duct.",part-of,part-of | |
| cb522b91-f26f-460e-adee-1a7f59ba10c9,"For <e1>heat pump installations</e1> in which there are other heat sources available to the same building, each of these <e2>heat sources</e2> should be appropriately incorporated into a singular control system.",none,part-of | |
| 9dd2a0f1-0ff9-4416-8abd-1e6589980ff4,"If the cross-sectional area of a <e1>mechanical</e1> <e2>ventilation systems</e2> air duct is designed to be greater than 0.06 m2, the outdoor air and exhaust air ducts shall be fitted with shutoff dampers that close automatically when the system shuts down.",selection,selection | |
| 88e23b46-22d9-4be6-87b7-40541f7995a9,"A <e1>building</e1> shall be provided with a permanently installed dry riser that is suitable for its purpose for transporting water for fire extinguishing: 1) in the <e2>premises</e2> above the entry level of the building, when the distance of the uppermost floor level from the entry level exceeds 24 metres; 2) in the premises below the entry level of the building, when the distance of the basement storey floor from the entry level exceeds 14 metres.",part-of,necessity | |
| 73b4b305-8971-489a-a290-f996e1f63e19,"The <e1>clear width</e1> of the <e2>door</e2> and opening leading to room spaces of a non-residential building as well as to residential rooms of a residential building, necessary spaces serving residence and spaces serving the use of the building shall be at least 800 millimetres.",part-of,part-of | |
| 339fc78c-a2f2-481c-a410-3aeb41e24b8a,Solid walls constructed of coursed brickwork or blockwork should be at least as thick as <e1>1/16</e1> of the storey <e2>height</e2>.,part-of,part-of | |
| 7d1ada0b-8dcc-4c01-84d7-78b80cb404c9,"If there are not enough <e1>associated</e1> <e2>parking spaces</e2> outside of the covered car park to meet the requirement to install electric vehicle charge points, then cable routes should be installed for associated parking spaces within the covered car park.",selection,selection | |
| 5b4380ba-0066-4735-a362-316d4c8e70b2,"Where a building undergoing major renovation, which is not a residential building or a mixeduse building, will have more than 10 parking spaces after the major renovation is completed (a) one of those parking spaces must have access to one electric vehicle charge point; and (b) <e1>cable routes</e1> for electric vehicle charge points must be <e2>installed in a minimum of one fifth of the total number of remaining parking spaces</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| b6e6ebce-e75f-4fae-b9a2-e35c164b3fb4,"Where onsite electricity generation and storage is installed, such as photovoltaic panels or battery storage, <e1>systems</e1> should be <e2>an appropriate size for the site, available infrastructure and onsite energy demand</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| f6a682fb-f427-41d0-9219-3a45d2134be6,"To correctly assess whether an element <e1>meets the limiting U-value</e1>, the <e2>U-value</e2> must be calculated for the element in the appropriate plane - either horizontal or vertical.",none,none | |
| e1f1aeb9-7453-4b6b-b3f1-6049d711868a,The fire performance of the <e1>external</e1> <e2>wall structure</e2> of a building no more than 56 metres in height may also be demonstrated by a fullscale test.,selection,selection | |
| aa7c5790-2189-451d-bd0e-956a257a7b6d,"In an <e1>existing system</e1>, when a boiler or <e2>hot water storage vessel</e2> is replaced, any accessible pipes in the dwelling should be insulated.",part-of,part-of | |
| bb3ac5b0-14d0-4d75-95d9-713adc6f2f58,"Any walls, <e1>doors</e1> and windows should be <e2>insulated</e2> and draught-proofed to at least the same extent as in the existing dwelling.",necessity,necessity | |
| 5ca6b3d3-fd21-4cc1-8dd8-185268db6615,The doorset should be manufactured from solid or laminated timber with a minimum <e1>density</e1> of <e2>600kg/m3</e2>.,greater-equal,greater-equal | |
| e320322e-3aee-4167-ad19-a6c6cc41f597,The <e1>water system</e1> shall incorporate: 1) a pressure gauge; 2) thermometers in the water pipe of mixed domestic hot water from the water heater and in the domestic hot water ring duct to measure the temperature of return water; 3) <e2>throttling valves</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| 81f14fc1-af5d-45e8-8725-94d2510e4701,"A <e1>dwelling</e1> that is intended for service housing or supported housing of a person with mobility and functional impairment shall, irrespective of the number of storeys in the building, have a <e2>turning space</e2> with a diameter of at least 1,500 millimetres in the hallway and kitchen.",necessity,necessity | |
| 0cafda73-ee3a-4a99-a224-2d142de63618,"Where a wet heating system is either: a. newly installed b. <e1>fully replaced</e1> in an existing <e2>building</e2>, including the heating appliance, emitters and associated pipework all parts of the system including pipework and emitters should be sized to allow the space heating system to operate effectively and in a manner that meets the heating needs of the dwelling, at a maximum flow temperature of 55C or lower.",none,none | |
| bb309bf3-9e86-43d9-8b6e-ebff176d1c88,The sink is not more than <e1>150mm</e1> <e2>deep</e2> with insulation to the underside to prevent scalding of a wheelchair users legs.,less-equal,less-equal | |
| 793cb939-b3d9-46eb-ae65-71a4d5c8031b,Where the <e1>parking</e1> is within the private curtilage of the dwelling (but not within a <e2>carport</e2> or garage) at least one space is a standard parking bay that can be widened to 3.3m.,not-part-of,not-part-of | |
| 7c8f6c05-769d-46a8-9dc6-84b509bf8d9c,"The fire compartmenting requirement for the balcony slab of a glazed balcony of a building exceeding two storeys is EI 30; however, minor sealing parts and <e1>penetrations</e1> may be <e2>class</e2> E 15.",part-of,necessity | |
| 703e5c71-bd54-4267-acf4-fa7db1e70d49,"Any sound system in an <e1>auditorium</e1>, a <e2>restaurant</e2>, a conference facility, a facility for festive occasions, a teaching facility or other similar assembly facility or a public service facility shall have an induction loop or a similar sound transmission system.",none,none | |
| b5aa20f2-571e-48d8-9943-4102c9f9bd1a,"In exit passageways and fire-compartmented elevator shafts, means must be arranged for both <e1>smoke extraction</e1> and <e2>flow of replacement air</e2>.",none,none | |
| d56a51f7-6ec0-457b-a9ed-263fffe3a3e2,"Once <e1>open</e1>, all <e2>doors</e2> to accessible entrances should be wide enough to allow unrestricted passage for a variety of users, including wheelchair users, people carrying luggage, people with assistance dogs, and parents with pushchairs and small children.",selection,part-of | |
| d56a51f7-6ec0-457b-a9ed-263fffe3a3e2,"Once open, all <e1>doors</e1> to accessible <e2>entrances</e2> should be wide enough to allow unrestricted passage for a variety of users, including wheelchair users, people carrying luggage, people with assistance dogs, and parents with pushchairs and small children.",part-of,part-of | |
| beeec1b2-c382-40cc-aec2-6eda86f5782e,"Each <e1>residential unit</e1>, shared communal room and common space should be <e2>categorised separately</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| bf798097-bb99-42d0-a73f-8cebab8fbeb8,"In the entrance halls and other indoor areas of administrative, service and business premises and in assembly areas, the <e1>riser</e1> of the <e2>steps</e2> must be no more than 160 millimetres and the tread must be no less than 300 millimetres.",part-of,part-of | |
| 5aebe4f8-6ca6-4448-94db-5272b5541efb,"The results of all <e1>pressure tests</e1> on dwellings, <e2>including any test failures</e2>, should be reported to the building control body.",selection,selection | |
| f034fbd1-7547-425a-8163-513fcac0b66b,The <e1>roof structures</e1> and <e2>joints</e2> must be properly inclined and sealed for water drainage.,none,part-of | |
| 10e66a84-25db-40a0-87d5-6297d0732fe4,The <e1>shutoff valves</e1> shall be located: 1) at each house; 2) at each apartment; 3) in vertical service pipes; 4) on both sides of devices installed in the service pipes; 5) before a device or fixture that is connected to the connector pipe; 6) on <e2>both sides</e2> of the water meters.,necessity,necessity | |
| 2d94a2e6-2ebd-4c3f-b14a-91741a0ab4b3,Their <e1>glazing</e1> must be made of <e2>safety glass</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| bf798097-bb99-42d0-a73f-8cebab8fbeb8,"In the <e1>entrance halls</e1> and other indoor areas of <e2>administrative, service and business premises</e2> and in assembly areas, the riser of the steps must be no more than 160 millimetres and the tread must be no less than 300 millimetres.",none,part-of | |
| d342429e-d3fc-46e0-a195-527cfef1fd4b,"When an existing <e1>building</e1> with a total useful floor area of over 1000m2 is being extended or the habitable area is being increased, <e2>consequential improvements should be installed</e2>.",necessity,none | |
| e6fcc89d-b55e-4536-9a24-c3c5f4015a0d,"All <e1>technically, functionally and economically feasible measures</e1> to improve the fabric of the building served by the service should be <e2>implemented</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| 78b82c71-b2a9-41ea-a5f9-45bdba64fa7a,The correct <e1>operation</e1> of each control function should be <e2>tested where it is practical</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| 13a437c0-918c-47f2-85bd-b80dd69eb027,"There are no limits on the design of display windows and similar <e1>glazing</e1>, but for new buildings <e2>their</e2> impact must be taken into account in the calculation of primary energy and CO2 emissions.",none,none | |
| 2ff58135-b89d-40d1-a145-51aad9e5a942,"The landing in front of the outside door shall be at least <e1>1,500 millimetres</e1> wide and at least <e2>1,500 millimetres</e2> long.",none,greater-equal | |
| 74002ed3-548e-4e2f-8835-be76e643c67d,NOTE 2: Double doors effectively provide <e1>nibs</e1> where each leaf is at least <e2>300mm</e2> wide.,none,greater-equal | |
| e7be7432-5505-47ad-b586-2a2e3f5a1a37,"If the index terminal has to be set to a significantly closed position to achieve the required air flow rate, then the fan <e1>speed</e1> should be <e2>reduced</e2> and the terminals rebalanced.",necessity,necessity | |
| 405a2082-beb9-4c5f-bc9f-d688b72e723b,Intermediate floors: <e1>floor-to-wall junctions</e1> should be <e2>detailed to ensure that insulation in the external wall is continuous</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| 0f8b3f66-6496-431c-bdc1-75570dde9ee6,"All cable routes should be laid as straight as possible and with suitable access points, so that <e1>cables</e1> can be <e2>pulled through in future</e2>.",selection,selection | |
| 2af8ee5f-9d05-4023-9365-d093ebdfba1f,"Where building work is carried out in a kitchen or bathroom, any existing <e1>fans (including cooker hoods, where they extract to the outside)</e1> should be retained or <e2>replaced</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| 36650de0-ef3c-4fd1-8199-f47c0e576076,the <e1>rated speed</e1> of the <e2>platform</e2> does not exceed 0.15m/s.,part-of,part-of | |
| ed2cca4a-50f7-470d-9752-dd8722385a24,"In dwellings and other <e1>premises</e1> that are used by children, restrictors must be installed on windows and other <e2>openings</e2> where there may be a danger of falling, and these must be such that they limit the easy opening of the window to 100 millimetres.",part-of,part-of | |
| 3d436e01-915c-403d-8e80-5b5fbfaa9b0d,<e1>Cooling pipework</e1> should be <e2>insulated along its whole length</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| 2633c957-07b4-4caa-a9d6-5acbac16b0b0,NOTE: Linear interpolation should be used to determine efficiencies between manufacturers declared efficiencies at <e1>30</e1> and 100 <e2>load</e2>.,equal,none | |
| ebc429f0-cb90-41ab-9a11-401a2ddc7bad,"For continuous mechanical ventilation systems, such as continuous mechanical extract ventilation or mechanical ventilation with heat recovery, the <e1>system</e1> should be <e2>balanced to achieve design air flow rates at each room terminal</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| 8e9ef8dc-18bd-4877-98cd-556aa4adee8f,"Reasonable provision shall be made for the <e1>conservation of fuel and power</e1> in buildings by: (a) limiting heat gains and losses (i) through thermal elements and other parts of the building fabric; and (ii) from pipes, ducts and vessels used for space heating, space cooling and hot water services; (b) providing fixed building services which (i) are energy efficient to a reasonable standard; (ii) have <e2>effective controls</e2>; and (iii) are commissioned by testing and adjusting as necessary to ensure they use no more fuel and power than is reasonable in the circumstances.",none,none | |
| 64f259ba-5280-4bf5-bea2-e18cb837a940,A <e1>water point</e1> shall incorporate a <e2>drainage point</e2> that is connected to the sewer via a drainage fixture.,necessity,necessity | |
| 8b7e8e7e-81dd-4a76-bdd3-8269ac00f74b,The system can be overridden by a door reactivating device that relies on appropriate electronic methods (but not a door edge pressure system); provided that the lift door <e1>remains fully open</e1> for at least <e2>three seconds</e2>.,greater-equal,greater-equal | |
| 73de2b17-802a-4cce-910b-049a35561a0c,<e1>Purge ventilation</e1> may be <e2>provided by natural means (e.g. an openable window) ormechanical means (e.g. a fan)</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| 9415ae4b-7a74-4c70-a245-e4381c6d71bf,"At <e1>gables</e1> and party walls, <e2>insulation</e2> should extend to the wall; if the space between the wall and joist is less than 100mm, perimeter insulation may be required.",part-of,part-of | |
| 835d8fad-7a27-4299-aa38-a5b1771a6779,"In large building complexes, such as retail parks and <e1>large</e1> <e2>sports centres</e2>, there should be one wheelchair-accessible unisex toilet capable of including an adult changing table.",selection,selection | |
| 12e545d1-64f4-45c9-a520-5b8a003eba0a,"If the dwelling has more than one exposed facade, the <e1>area</e1> of background ventilators on each facade should be <e2>similar, to allow cross-ventilation</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| 7d7d55f1-b28d-4ce8-aec6-dd4dc0786ce8,"For sizes of cylinder not listed, the <e1>heat loss</e1> <e2>from the cylinder</e2> should not exceed (16.66 8.33 V0.4)/(1000 24), where V is the volume in litres.",selection,selection | |
| e1f1aeb9-7453-4b6b-b3f1-6049d711868a,The fire performance of the external wall structure of a building no more than <e1>56 metres</e1> in <e2>height</e2> may also be demonstrated by a fullscale test.,less-equal,less-equal | |
| 76acc6bd-50c0-4f3f-b015-42e171ec6ce7,One <e1>electric vehicle charge point</e1> must be <e2>installed</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| 2ca092ec-4425-4552-a389-fd0dadfbd154,NOTE: A floor level with a <e1>gradient</e1> of 1:20 or steeper should be <e2>designed as a ramp</e2>.,none,necessity | |
| 389c960b-525d-4f2e-9a2c-1805eb2dc20d,The full <e1>area</e1> <e2>under a stair that forms part of the storage provision</e2> should be counted as 1m2.,selection,selection | |
| 4e8c5c50-44af-48f6-b959-e6f9b31afa1e,"If the <e1>planned time of use</e1> of a modular or portable building in a single location is less than <e2>two years</e2>, the only practical heating technology may be electric resistance heating.",less,less | |
| 8e9ef8dc-18bd-4877-98cd-556aa4adee8f,"<e1>Reasonable</e1> <e2>provision</e2> shall be made for the conservation of fuel and power in buildings by: (a) limiting heat gains and losses (i) through thermal elements and other parts of the building fabric; and (ii) from pipes, ducts and vessels used for space heating, space cooling and hot water services; (b) providing fixed building services which (i) are energy efficient to a reasonable standard; (ii) have effective controls; and (iii) are commissioned by testing and adjusting as necessary to ensure they use no more fuel and power than is reasonable in the circumstances.",selection,selection | |
| 37f01a2c-b944-45a2-a7f4-140d8c03d7ac,"<e1>After rebating</e1>, frame components should retain at least <e2>32mm</e2> of timber.",none,none | |
| e68377dd-acec-4915-a0b4-a5eb8c840bf1,"Where vehicle barriers are necessary, sufficient <e1>space</e1> (for example 500mm) should be <e2>allowed around the future connection location</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| cb2f2c09-8ae6-42a4-ac21-861c912c30f9,"In <e1>buildings</e1> more than 9 metres and at most 28 metres in height, the attic and <e2>roof</e2> must be accessible via the interior and exterior of the building; in buildings more than 28 metres in height, these must be accessible via the interior.",part-of,part-of | |
| 5b1fe636-d2aa-4382-885e-a4f8a2cae4d4,"Generally, a <e1>thermal element</e1> once upgraded should not have a U-value greater than <e2>0.7W/(m2K)</e2>.",none,less-equal | |
| 20518e80-6f7e-457f-8c5a-59fa4c0eb324,"When calculating the heat loss for a buildings design solution, the design value shall be used as the value of the <e1>air leakage rate figure</e1> for the building <e2>envelope</e2>.",part-of,part-of | |
| a2f3a871-91d5-4777-95c9-4744792b3a69,"in an existing building, for the principal or main staff entrance or <e1>entrances</e1> to be <e2>accessible</e2>, an alternative accessible entrance should be provided.",selection,selection | |
| b5d2186d-338d-40b6-b3b4-7fadf3cfd4e0,"For district cooling schemes, the CO2 and primary energy content of the <e1>cooling energy</e1> <e2>supplied</e2> should be calculated.",none,selection | |
| 8e8f4fb5-00b5-404f-89df-a07287984748,"In <e1>buildings</e1> with a total useful floor area greater than 1000m2, automatic meter reading and <e2>data collection facilities</e2> should be installed.",necessity,none | |
| 9fee4426-8d7f-40f9-bc6f-562a5d3fd9b4,"For roofs insulated at ceiling level, the long-term <e1>protection</e1> of the <e2>insulation layer</e2> should be considered: boarded areas should be provided above the insulation to give access for maintenance.",necessity,part-of | |
| b7243860-85c3-43b2-ad6c-35050b293699,All <e1>space</e1> alongside the cable duct should be <e2>backfilled in a way that avoids damage to the duct</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| f72a98f3-b7d2-4633-b244-0d7242dfb0c9,Every single bedroom has a minimum <e1>floor area</e1> of <e2>8.5m2</e2> and is at least 2.4m wide.,greater-equal,greater-equal | |
| 703e5c71-bd54-4267-acf4-fa7db1e70d49,"Any <e1>sound system</e1> in an auditorium, a restaurant, a conference facility, a facility for festive occasions, a teaching facility or other similar assembly facility or a public service facility shall have an induction loop or a <e2>similar sound transmission system</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| 922bf8df-3a70-4f45-8c04-200b638d3b3c,The cold water pipe shall be designed and installed so that the <e1>temperature</e1> in the <e2>cold water system</e2> may not exceed 20 degrees Celsius.,part-of,part-of | |
| 4470dde4-6422-4c13-9781-de68c3e075dc,"The <e1>outdoor</e1> <e2>air flow</e2> of a dwelling unit, however, shall be designed to be a minimum of 18 dm3/s.",selection,selection | |
| 7d7d55f1-b28d-4ce8-aec6-dd4dc0786ce8,"For <e1>sizes</e1> of cylinder not listed, the heat loss from the cylinder should not exceed <e2>(16.66 8.33 V0.4)/(1000 24)</e2>, where V is the volume in litres.",none,less-equal | |
| 371e1755-8bb5-456e-bf66-5a50f4c19d59,"Where there is full-height structural guarding, if you provide a second (lower) handrail, the vertical <e1>height</e1> from the pitch line of the steps (or the surface of the ramp) to the top of the second (lower) handrail should be <e2>600mm</e2>.",equal,equal | |
| 86ce171d-4761-47f4-8492-4f4224636008,<e1>Rigid ducts</e1> should be <e2>used wherever possible</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| ddc0bba6-2df8-43e1-9398-37514366fb06,"For fixed <e1>terminals</e1> with <e2>automatic flow adjustment</e2> at the fan unit, the fan speed should be set to achieve the desired continuous flow rate.",none,part-of | |
| 703e5c71-bd54-4267-acf4-fa7db1e70d49,"Any sound system in an auditorium, a <e1>restaurant</e1>, a conference facility, a facility for festive occasions, a teaching facility or other <e2>similar assembly facility</e2> or a public service facility shall have an induction loop or a similar sound transmission system.",none,none | |
| 7d877df3-9aa7-4dff-a64d-5356a66c944d,"In public <e1>outdoor and indoor spaces</e1>, and in <e2>business</e2> and service premises, a handrail must continue at least 300 millimetres past the start and end points of the structure, and in the case of stairs or ramps that have a width exceeding 2.4 metres and are located in assembly areas, it must also be placed so as to divide the passageway into parts no wider than the abovementioned width.",none,none | |
| 80221d2c-8ba8-4700-b219-c35fde50f35e,No more than two <e1>drainage wells</e1> may be connected to a <e2>floor drain</e2> and they may be located at a maximum distance of three meters from the floor drain.,necessity,part-of | |
| 0d8c2f7d-5234-4bec-bbbe-961e499ebbbc,"A proportion of the <e1>sleeping accommodation</e1> in hotels, <e2>motels</e2> and student accommodation should be designed for independent use by wheelchair users.",part-of,part-of | |
| 419892bb-5044-4c63-a8ba-7747ad52c23d,"When <e1>installing</e1> windows, roof windows, rooflights or <e2>doors</e2> (all of which are controlled fittings), the controlled fitting should be well fitted and reasonably draught-proof.",selection,none | |
| e5b89c46-e6d5-4fb8-9e13-936c670c37c7,Consideration should be given to <e1>installing a chemical sanitary waste disposal unit</e1> in wheelchair-accessible <e2>WC accommodation</e2>.,necessity,selection | |
| 12f1333f-4dd5-4172-8135-681002824f9f,<e1>Heat pumps</e1> should be <e2>selected to meet the full space heating requirement at the design condition chosen for heat loss calculations</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| 74002ed3-548e-4e2f-8835-be76e643c67d,NOTE 2: <e1>Double doors</e1> effectively provide nibs where each leaf is at least <e2>300mm</e2> wide.,none,none | |
| 4e1bda84-398f-4bae-a335-2c7f24501b09,The water heater is situated centrally with a distribution system to supply water to the drawoff points and has a <e1>capacity</e1> greater than <e2>300 litres</e2>.,greater,greater | |
| 9953a539-8775-467a-9028-f51fe6d0f9f6,Grommets or <e1>flexible collars</e1> should be <e2>used around incoming services</e2> and sealed to the air barrier with air-sealing tape or sealant.,necessity,necessity | |
| 382038df-4d45-443d-a52a-8a83e6048d1e,At least <e1>30%</e1> of the <e2>ties</e2> shall be located in the immediate vicinity of the grid lines of the columns and the walls.,greater-equal,greater-equal | |
| 9a90337f-e2d2-4989-9e33-f6e4b64b755a,"<e1>U-values</e1> should be <e2>assessed for the whole fabric element</e2> (e.g. in the case of a window, the combined performance of the glazing and the frame).",necessity,necessity | |
| 835d8fad-7a27-4299-aa38-a5b1771a6779,"In <e1>large</e1> <e2>building complexes</e2>, such as retail parks and large sports centres, there should be one wheelchair-accessible unisex toilet capable of including an adult changing table.",selection,selection | |
| fa90c179-d32c-412b-a7d6-a515cc91dbdb,The structure of the exterior wall against the ground must be waterproofed or isolated against water pressure or a <e1>structurally managed</e1> <e2>water removal system</e2> allowing the cellar wall to dry in an outward direction must be used to prevent moisture from the surrounding ground and storm water from penetrating the wall structure.,selection,selection | |
| 1834463c-7e45-4148-8315-f750b5f047cb,"When the <e1>lift</e1> <e2>serves more than three storeys</e2>, it provides visual and audible indicators to identify the floor reached.",selection,selection | |
| 8feaf7f2-dfd8-43ae-ab8d-791ee1ffd86c,"However, if the elevation difference is no more than 1,000 millimetres, the ramp may not have a <e1>gradient</e1> of more than <e2>eight per cent</e2>.",less-equal,less-equal | |
| 55d84237-8fad-4bd7-b67d-0745b9cc1e31,"The <e1>doors</e1> of <e2>exits</e2>, and of areas leading to them, must be easy to open in an emergency.",part-of,part-of | |
| dcc583b1-8c4c-42cf-a1ed-e8907de56254,"The rise of the <e1>indoor</e1> <e2>steps</e2> of other spaces intended for everyday use may be no more than 180 millimetres, and the tread must be no less than 270 millimetres.",selection,selection | |
| f3bd99b4-7ea5-4968-af10-3c133c0b5aa0,No individual <e1>flight</e1> has a rise between landings of more than <e2>1800mm</e2>.,none,none | |
| 3724fd47-22f7-432c-81a2-1abcb95c7df2,"The total number of ventilators installed in a dwellings habitable rooms and kitchens should be no fewer than five, except in one <e1>bedroom</e1> <e2>properties</e2>, where there should be no fewer than four.",part-of,equal | |
| cb522b91-f26f-460e-adee-1a7f59ba10c9,"For <e1>heat pump installations</e1> in which there are other <e2>heat sources</e2> available to the same building, each of these heat sources should be appropriately incorporated into a singular control system.",part-of,part-of | |
| 7c44934c-61e1-4904-a493-1aa360ccc7d1,"The building shall be <e1>constructed</e1> so that the <e2>combined dead,imposed and wind loads</e2> are sustained and transmitted by it to the ground: (a) safely; and (b) without causing such deflection or deformation of any part of the building, or such movement of the ground, as will impair the stability of any part of another building.",selection,selection | |
| cd904a0f-c120-4c67-bcff-6fcc77abca62,Any <e1>future connection</e1> <e2>locations</e2> should be clearly identified and labelled.,selection,selection | |
| 0d5f23b0-8423-4528-95bd-179fe81c75df,A <e1>building</e1> and its <e2>environment</e2> must be lit in a way that enables safe use and servicing.,part-of,part-of | |
| 16f6f10e-f32f-48b2-85f9-123cdb5448ee,Any unavoidable gaps between boards should be <e1>infilled</e1> using compressible tape (e.g. for boards within roof rafters) or <e2>low expansion foam</e2> (e.g. for boards within wall cavities).,selection,none | |
| 35cacecf-06dc-4b0f-aadb-db2ee05518c7,The <e1>area</e1> of <e2>windows</e2> and roof windows (but excluding display windows) within the area served exceeds 40 of the facade area.,part-of,part-of | |
| 2c8d2bc3-cf23-48f8-b9c0-b90f150f9f93,"Any <e1>walls</e1>, doors and windows should be <e2>insulated</e2> and draught-proofed to at least the same extent as in the existing building.",necessity,necessity | |
| 57f7bbad-51b7-4627-8fe9-2d7a50289448,"<e1>Doors</e1> to the principal, or alternative accessible, <e2>entrance</e2> should be accessible to all, particularly wheelchair users and people with limited physical dexterity.",part-of,part-of | |
| 316c89ee-aa42-4e7a-9372-960cf25b3265,Extract <e1>ventilation</e1> may be by natural means or by <e2>mechanical</e2> means (e.g. by an extract fan or acentral system).,none,necessity | |
| 7d1ada0b-8dcc-4c01-84d7-78b80cb404c9,"If there are not enough associated parking spaces outside of the covered car park to meet the requirement to install electric vehicle charge points, then cable routes should be installed for associated <e1>parking spaces</e1> within the covered <e2>car park</e2>.",part-of,part-of | |
| 2b60007d-59a3-4a18-a184-89e76ee17454,Masonry construction: external or cavity wall <e1>insulation</e1> should extend below the damp-proof course (where applicable) and be <e2>at least the equivalent of one full block height (215mm) below the underside of the floor structure/slab and beyond the depth of the floor insulation</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| e320322e-3aee-4167-ad19-a6c6cc41f597,The <e1>water system</e1> shall incorporate: 1) a <e2>pressure gauge</e2>; 2) thermometers in the water pipe of mixed domestic hot water from the water heater and in the domestic hot water ring duct to measure the temperature of return water; 3) throttling valves.,necessity,necessity | |
| 2032e456-bf80-4342-90dc-0da164e00a9a,A unit that contains both living accommodation and space for commercial purposes (e.g. for a workshop or office) should be <e1>treated as a dwelling</e1> if the commercial part can be <e2>reverted to domestic use</e2>.,none,selection | |
| 9fefb0c6-9530-4277-bfba-162315e8fc37,<e1>One</e1> <e2>electric vehicle charge point</e2> must be provided for the building.,equal,selection | |
| b5d2186d-338d-40b6-b3b4-7fadf3cfd4e0,"For district cooling schemes, the CO2 and <e1>primary energy content</e1> of the cooling energy supplied should be <e2>calculated</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| 726e23c9-02a3-4c56-98d0-8981b7ce877b,"In the construction of a new building as well as in repair and alteration work corresponding to the construction of a new <e1>building</e1>, the premises to be fitted with a floor drain shall be: 1. showers and bathrooms as well as wash rooms in connection with saunas; 2. laundry room; 3. heat distribution room; 4. ventilation unit room; 5. toilet facility intended for public use; 6. technical utility room <e2>with a possibility to water damage</e2>; 7. car wash facility; 8. special facilities cleansed by water rinsing.",none,none | |
| 8e83d841-dcab-479c-a131-a5ce80cd416d,The <e1>fan</e1> <e2>speed</e2> should be set to achieve the desired continuous flow rate.,part-of,part-of | |
| 4ec7b2ef-59e8-4ab1-9243-16587296b466,<e1>Fire</e1> must <e2>not spread in a roof or in its underlay</e2> in a way that causes a hazard.,necessity,necessity | |
| e2f06254-ca46-4471-89c7-ebef89a4d93d,"Where used, passive stack ventilation <e1>terminals</e1> should be <e2>located in the ceiling</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| ed2cca4a-50f7-470d-9752-dd8722385a24,"In <e1>dwellings</e1> and other premises that are <e2>used by children</e2>, restrictors must be installed on windows and other openings where there may be a danger of falling, and these must be such that they limit the easy opening of the window to 100 millimetres.",selection,selection | |
| 11710051-ee66-4fe2-83f9-85ea53aa5b03,"The <e1>ventilation system</e1> shall <e2>produce an adequate outdoor air flow to the building</e2> and extract from indoor air substances that are harmful to health, excessive humidity, odours with adverse effects on comfort and indoor air impurities arising from humans, construction products and activities.",necessity,necessity | |
| 26980508-105c-49db-8595-bf001a48d757,"In rooms with no fixed seats or furnishings, the <e1>number of persons</e1> shall be calculated to be <e2>two persons per square metre</e2>.",equal,equal | |
| 993e54cc-49c3-43cb-995e-1a951c93c775,"When a <e1>warning sign</e1> is <e2>not posted</e2>, the areas shall be designed to an axle load Qk and also to an axle group load equal to 190 kN.",selection,selection | |
| cccbc1ea-27be-4d7b-b53c-3cb467a51020,"For heating and cooling systems in a <e1>new</e1> non-domestic building, or when a heat generator such as a <e2>boiler</e2> is replaced in an existing non-domestic building, each room should be provided with thermostatic room controls.",none,none | |
| 31e6f85a-97ea-4224-9144-bc3d1daad96d,Consideration should be given to providing a low level <e1>urinal</e1> for children in <e2>male washrooms</e2>.,part-of,none | |
| 8805ec9f-3f5f-44fc-9078-3ae62439c973,"NOTE: When a single U-value is calculated for a product range of doors, the <e1>configuration</e1> of the door chosen for the calculation should be the <e2>worst performing in the product range</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| fab95d95-4789-4384-8d57-a575190f9e73,The <e1>heating plant emission rate</e1> of the micro combined heat and power system (microCHP) should be no greater than the <e2>emission rate</e2> of a regular boiler using the same fuel as the microCHP.,less-equal,less-equal | |
| 64695439-3458-4d43-8e7b-a2ba75075cea,"There must be safe and easily accessible, uninterrupted access routes to any chimneys, ventilation equipment and other <e1>building</e1> equipment and structural elements that are <e2>located on the roof of the building</e2> and that must be accessed regularly.",none,selection | |
| 8b7e8e7e-81dd-4a76-bdd3-8269ac00f74b,The system can be <e1>overridden by a door reactivating device that relies on appropriate electronic methods (but not a door edge pressure system</e1>); provided that the <e2>lift door</e2> remains fully open for at least three seconds.,none,none | |
| d8066a73-49c2-4e99-825a-b49b9b2ba67d,A <e1>landing</e1> measuring at least 800 millimetres in length must be <e2>reserved in front of and behind a door located in an exit route</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| 31d635b2-1d32-49dd-a848-5b5acaf50128,"For existing <e1>dwellings</e1>, when installing a complete new or replacement system (e.g. replacing a heating system including the heating appliance, pipework and heat emitters), the energy performance of the whole system should be <e2>assessed</e2>.",none,none | |
| 5ca6b3d3-fd21-4cc1-8dd8-185268db6615,The <e1>doorset</e1> should be manufactured from solid or laminated timber with a minimum density of <e2>600kg/m3</e2>.,none,none | |
| 0aaf71f0-a482-4a72-a407-0d6db79c7f6f,"In a building consisting primarily of one storey, no more than <e1>200 m2</e1> of <e2>fire-compartmented</e2> and no more than 50 m2 of non-fire-compartmented areas that essentially relate to the business of the building may be located on the level of second storey.",none,less-equal | |
| 38745b5e-4dea-43fe-9378-5befa5a2399d,A copy of the <e1>completed</e1> <e2>commissioning sheet</e2> should be given to the owner of the building.,selection,selection | |
| fa8a6d84-eb99-490e-8169-3c65353fb553,"For large roofs, where the smaller <e1>horizontal</e1> <e2>dimension</e2> of the roof is 50 m or more, and the topography is windswept, the value of the exposure coefficient shall be at least 1.",selection,selection | |
| 385a4365-40c0-4c07-8854-b07bde292fd2,"The electrical energy consumption of a mechanical <e1>ventilation system</e1> shall be <e2>calculated on the basis of air flows, specific fan powers and operating times for all air handling units and powered roof ventilators in the building</e2>.",none,necessity | |
| 2f0f22aa-06d3-478d-a777-5aca5c2fb5c1,"For sliding doors and gates, provide both of the following: (i) a stop or <e1>other effective</e1> means <e2>to prevent them coming off the end of the track</e2>; (ii) a retaining rail to prevent doors and gates falling if the suspension system fails or the rollers leave the track.",none,selection | |
| 37239af2-8f49-499f-ab25-73f92d7c9369,Each letter should be <e1>25mm</e1> <e2>high</e2>.,equal,equal | |
| 42f29765-356f-4d9c-9a73-bc99e7044e07,"People with mobility impairments who arrive as passengers should be able to <e1>alight from a vehicle close to the principal entrance, or alternative accessible entrance, of the building</e1> in a way that is <e2>convenient for entry into the building</e2>.",selection,none | |
| fb1da22f-8ddb-4399-b441-64dca68da9af,"If a lift or other <e1>device</e1> for moving between levels is installed in the <e2>exit</e2> of an existing building, the dwellings exit may be no less than 850 millimetres wide.",part-of,part-of | |
| 47b51cfa-bda8-4971-83c1-5aa198c59297,The <e1>loading area</e1> must be <e2>safe</e2> and appropriate.,necessity,necessity | |
| bd5bd070-a838-4496-8d33-8b4cf201bc20,The <e1>gradient</e1> is <e2>as shallow as the site permits</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| 0219127c-2f2d-4b13-aafa-261c1fc39ffc,"A <e1>power socket</e1>, suitable for powering the lifting device, is provided <e2>close to the liftway</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| 3835aa39-14bc-4c7a-a029-a5ce391bad76,The <e1>efficiency</e1> of the secondary <e2>heating appliance</e2> with its appropriate fuel should be used in the calculation of the dwelling primary energy rate and dwelling emission rate.,part-of,part-of | |
| f7935bb4-9e5f-4e91-bbf1-54e45c1ef24c,A building with a height exceeding 9 metres must be equipped with <e1>anchoring structures</e1> for <e2>safety lines</e2>.,necessity,part-of | |
| f1898d1c-5d14-4f9b-8c31-e0ac7623a61c,The building control body should be provided with a <e1>report</e1> that <e2>demonstrates that the residential building passes CIBSEs TM59 assessment of overheating</e2>.,selection,selection | |
| c766f874-d4aa-45b8-89f7-20b08db787c6,The <e1>total</e1> height of the barrier must be one metre if the <e2>drop</e2> is no more than six metres.,none,none | |
| 56166e36-b14b-4632-9767-70b71d335d9c,"When a <e1>dwelling</e1> <e2>undergoes a major renovation</e2>, the technical, environmental and economic feasibility of installing high-efficiency alternative systems should be considered.",selection,selection | |
| aec934d9-6175-4624-9e8d-1ee6f71fb49d,<e1>Sufficient</e1> information about the overheating mitigation strategy and its maintenance requirements must be <e2>given to owners so that it can be used effectively</e2>.,none,none | |
| d3fc8c9b-c23a-4188-8723-369caa90453c,"The <e1>reference value</e1> for a building's total combined window area is 15 of the sum total of the floor plate areas of the buildings storeys that are fully or in part above the ground but, however, at most <e2>50</e2> of the building's facade area.",less-equal,none | |
| f72a98f3-b7d2-4633-b244-0d7242dfb0c9,Every single <e1>bedroom</e1> has a minimum floor area of 8.5m2 and is at least 2.4m <e2>wide</e2>.,part-of,part-of | |
| 10e66a84-25db-40a0-87d5-6297d0732fe4,The <e1>shutoff valves</e1> shall be located: 1) at each house; 2) at each apartment; 3) in vertical <e2>service pipes</e2>; 4) on both sides of devices installed in the service pipes; 5) before a device or fixture that is connected to the connector pipe; 6) on both sides of the water meters.,necessity,necessity | |
| d925c189-860a-4fcb-ae88-d1cf8cc14fb8,"The tread of steps in <e1>covered or heated</e1> outdoor <e2>staircases</e2> must be no less than 300 millimetres, and the riser may be no more than 160 millimetres.",selection,selection | |
| 7dbe5dbf-39fb-4ba4-bc75-d6ac7898e615,"<e1>U-values</e1> for rooflights or <e2>rooflight-and-kerb assemblies</e2> should be based on the developed surface area of the rooflight (U-values), which is often greater than the area of the roof opening.",part-of,part-of | |
| 7c8f6c05-769d-46a8-9dc6-84b509bf8d9c,"The fire compartmenting requirement for the balcony slab of a glazed balcony of a building exceeding <e1>two</e1> storeys is EI 30; however, minor <e2>sealing parts</e2> and penetrations may be class E 15.",none,none | |
| d01a40a6-33be-44da-ba5f-243d05a449c6,The <e1>handrail</e1> must <e2>continue onto the intermediate landing without interruption</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| f72a98f3-b7d2-4633-b244-0d7242dfb0c9,Every <e1>single</e1> <e2>bedroom</e2> has a minimum floor area of 8.5m2 and is at least 2.4m wide.,selection,selection | |
| 53e31e26-a39b-4047-a86e-bdb8021413e8,Window handles on windows that open outwards are not more than 650mm from the inside face of the wall when the <e1>window</e1> is <e2>at its maximum openable angle</e2>.,selection,selection | |
| 1d18f0c9-31e5-43ee-8f16-e4fa607c5cd9,"The same approved calculation tool must be used to calculate the <e1>target primary energy rate</e1>, the <e2>target emission rate</e2>, the building primary energy rate and the building emission rate.",none,none | |
| f17de50f-3c64-4ab3-ac80-dcfb15b99842,Every flight has a minimum <e1>clear width</e1> of <e2>900mm</e2>.,greater-equal,greater-equal | |
| 8b054fa5-fa6b-40f8-996a-a6dfea855fc3,"The <e1>distance</e1> between a door that opens onto a landing and the upper edge of the ramp or flight of stairs must be no less than 400 millimetres on the side wall and no less than <e2>1,500 millimetres</e2> on the end wall.",greater-equal,greater-equal | |
| f7cfdf57-28f3-4d23-90bf-ec2268e14bac,"Ramps, <e1>steps</e1>, thresholds and differences in levels in passageways must be <e2>clearly indicated using lighting and surface brightness contrasts or warning signs</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| 29ad081e-90f4-4eb0-9cea-a4f49beea768,<e1>Fans</e1> used for general air distribution that are rated at more than 1100W should be <e2>fitted with variable speed drives</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| 517253f8-98b1-4821-8901-75124d3237db,"Consideration should be given to the provision of a second handrail on stairs in a <e1>wide range of building types</e1>, and particularly in <e2>schools</e2>, for use by children and people of short stature.",selection,none | |
| a387fcb8-ead2-4094-9be9-72d783468b33,"If the <e1>area</e1> of windows, roof windows, rooflights and <e2>doors</e2> exceeds 25 of the total floor area of the dwelling, compensating measures should be taken to improve the energy efficiency of the dwelling.",part-of,part-of | |
| 2f0f22aa-06d3-478d-a777-5aca5c2fb5c1,"For sliding <e1>doors</e1> and gates, provide both of the following: (i) a stop or other effective means to prevent them coming off the end of the track; (ii) a <e2>retaining rail</e2> to prevent doors and gates falling if the suspension system fails or the rollers leave the track.",necessity,necessity | |
| d796dece-45f6-4527-a151-c59b007e9028,"A safe and marked <e1>access route</e1> must be <e2>reserved for pedestrians in connection with vehicle traffic and goods transport routes, doors and gates in the yards of buildings other than single-family houses</e2>, if pedestrian traffic through them is necessary.",necessity,necessity | |
| 9027959e-efc1-4d32-acbe-e0775d40f001,"The morticed bolts should have a minimum <e1>projection</e1> of 20mm, should be at least 100mm <e2>from the top and bottom corners of the door</e2>, and should avoid any door construction joints.",none,greater-equal | |
| b5edf19f-56df-436a-89f0-9ab5bf6963ea,"If necessary, fire compartments shall be <e1>partitioned</e1> in order to restrict the spread of fire and smoke, to <e2>provide safe evacuation</e2> and to facilitate rescue and extinguishing measures.",selection,selection | |
| 197b9463-397e-4729-a08d-12739f9db069,"For variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems, any calculations must include indoor and outdoor conditions, the <e1>power input from controls</e1>, and <e2>indoor units</e2>.",none,none | |
| 3f7c10d1-d801-4351-bc85-187cf8cffeb3,The water vapour resistance and <e1>air tightness</e1> of external walls and their various <e2>layers</e2> as well as the structures attached to the external wall and joints to the external wall must prevent the accumulation of moisture content of wall structures from internal water vapour diffusion or convection that is harmful from the viewpoint of moisture performance of structures.,part-of,part-of | |
| 33ed3038-99a6-4b2d-906a-a1db21f2d898,"For <e1>heating systems</e1> in new <e2>dwellings</e2>, or when a heat generator such as a boiler is replaced in an existing dwelling, each room should be provided with thermostatic room controls.",part-of,part-of | |
| eccd4f77-ef4a-41fd-a22a-620c84fdddd4,There is a minimum of 400mm of <e1>worktop</e1> to at least one side of the oven and fridge or fridge freezer where this is taller than the worktop height (or to <e2>one side</e2> of a pair of tall appliances where they are located together at the end of a run).,selection,none | |
| a894077e-cebf-4559-9254-ce964bc11b0f,Air flow rates for mechanical <e1>ventilation</e1> in new <e2>dwellings</e2> must be measured.,part-of,part-of | |
| 70760393-8139-47e8-a329-87da3a477396,Under-floor <e1>heating systems</e1> <e2>intended for intermittent or cyclical operation</e2> and/or installed over unheated rooms should be separated from the structural floor by a layer of insulation with a thermal resistance of at least 1.25(m2K)/W.,selection,selection | |
| b850a570-c0bd-4cf0-8b46-338ff5d8aa78,NOTE: A system for purge ventilation should be provided in each <e1>habitable room</e1> to <e2>demonstrate compliance with Part F of the Building Regulations</e2>.,none,selection | |
| 0667134c-1290-4fe0-99eb-41c0b9e63a27,CO2 emissions and <e1>primary energy</e1> associated with the thermal energy streams of a trigeneration scheme should be <e2>attributed in proportion to the output energy streams</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| 02f5e3fb-7a8b-4a88-a6e5-337cc0835284,"When a new residential building is <e1>erected</e1>, <e2>information</e2> about the building must be given to the owner of the building to allow them to use the overheating mitigation strategy effectively.",none,none | |
| dae0db09-fd4b-4f2c-99c0-cd742b19d17a,"A glass structure or other light-permeable structure, along with its <e1>mountings</e1>, must <e2>withstand the load to which it is normally subject</e2>, unless the structure is protected by a fixed collision barrier.",necessity,necessity | |
| 759d26ff-821f-4949-9096-a7e15c5580f6,Windows and <e1>doors</e1>: should be installed in such a way that the thermal integrity of the insulated plane is <e2>maintained</e2>.,none,none | |
| bfe386ee-8c0b-41d4-9967-6e873edf7229,"Floors and <e1>foundations</e1>: <e2>insulation</e2> should be installed tight to the structure, without air gaps between insulation panels and at edges.",part-of,part-of | |
| 082a011b-2d6a-4569-b58d-f8cab00f5d81,The <e1>quality of the installation</e1> of the ventilator product should be <e2>checked to ensure it is correctly mounted within the wall or window aperture</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| 6d5428cc-90c2-477e-b20e-978a6d1cd403,Edge columns and <e1>walls</e1> shall be <e2>tied to every floor and roof</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| 5fa7daca-cb50-4397-a736-617e52d30187,"If <e1>efficiencies</e1> at below <e2>30%</e2> are required and unavailable, the boiler efficiency may be taken as equal to that at 30% load.",less,greater | |
| 6a553c19-481f-4947-9047-fd2c4d0daa44,"Any floors, walls and <e1>doors</e1> that have been <e2>installed to allow the potential liftway to be used as storage or for other purposes</e2> could be easily removed without structural alteration.",selection,selection | |
| ced8e4bc-84ed-467a-b41f-d933cff5bb0d,All <e1>evacuation areas</e1> must be <e2>designed</e2> in such a way that it is possible to transport an immobile individual on a stretcher via the exit route.,necessity,necessity | |
| 642e2c46-45a8-440f-af0b-1b53f41d8d8f,Taps and WC cubicle doors should be operable by people with limited strength or manual dexterity and <e1>doors</e1> to <e2>cubicles</e2> should be capable of being opened if a person has collapsed against them while inside the cubicle.,part-of,part-of | |
| 6b2f3ca5-8cea-4616-8679-438446bc6233,"Since <e1>doors</e1> are potential <e2>barriers</e2>, their use should be avoided whenever appropriate.",selection,selection | |
| bde1697a-20c9-4f15-a63c-5be323a058c1,Any <e1>connection</e1> of two or more air handling units to the same duct or chamber shall be designed so that the pressures of the rooms or the directions of <e2>air flow</e2> between the rooms and in the ductworks do not change when the air flows of the units are being controlled.,none,none | |
| 60205cf2-fa87-4195-9415-a6fb144a9b72,"Entrances and passageways to <e1>playgrounds</e1> and recreation areas <e2>used in the wintertime</e2>, as well as street areas surrounding the building and other public areas, must be protected from snow and ice falling from the roof of the building using snow barriers, taking into account the pitch of the roof.",none,selection | |
| 6ec243f2-9294-4b7c-89a4-1c46e4a69cc9,"If site constraints necessitate an approach of 1:20 or steeper, an <e1>approach</e1> <e2>incorporating ramped access</e2> should be provided.",selection,selection | |
| 8cef7dc5-2d76-4dd8-80c5-6861b11a8f6f,"Where the <e1>work</e1> concerns a building containing more than one dwelling, the <e2>work</e2> must be carried out so as to ensure that the building is equipped in addition with a common access point for gigabit-capable public electronic communications networks.",none,none | |
| 5b4380ba-0066-4735-a362-316d4c8e70b2,"Where a building undergoing major renovation, which is not a residential building or a mixeduse building, will have more than 10 parking spaces after the major renovation is completed (a) one of those <e1>parking spaces</e1> must have <e2>access to one electric vehicle charge point</e2>; and (b) cable routes for electric vehicle charge points must be installed in a minimum of one fifth of the total number of remaining parking spaces.",necessity,none | |
| 64695439-3458-4d43-8e7b-a2ba75075cea,"There must be safe and easily accessible, uninterrupted access routes to any chimneys, ventilation equipment and other building <e1>equipment</e1> and structural elements that are located on the roof of the building and that must be <e2>accessed regularly</e2>.",selection,selection | |
| 319372c4-2f9b-4594-8150-b9fd2c7670c4,A <e1>stack vent</e1> located in <e2>cold premises</e2> shall be thermally insulated.,part-of,part-of | |
| 6e61f4b0-ddc1-44cb-9966-0e146933d032,"Where a <e1>separate-sex</e1> <e2>toilet washroom</e2> can be accessed by wheelchair users, it should be possible for them to use both a urinal, where appropriate, and a washbasin at a lower height than is provided for other users.",selection,selection | |
| 11710051-ee66-4fe2-83f9-85ea53aa5b03,"The ventilation system shall <e1>produce an adequate outdoor air flow to the building</e1> and <e2>extract from indoor air substances that are harmful to health, excessive humidity, odours with adverse effects on comfort and indoor air impurities arising from humans, construction products and activities</e2>.",none,selection | |
| 99a53f17-48cb-4012-a47b-700761e0983b,Where a new building which is not a residential building or a mixed-use building has more than 10 parking spaces (a) one of those <e1>parking spaces</e1> must have <e2>access to one electric vehicle charge point</e2>; and (b) cable routes for electric vehicle charge points must be installed in a minimum of one fifth of the total number of remaining parking spaces.,necessity,none | |
| db611a74-4d57-4f90-989b-23b990d705ae,"Whichever <e1>approach</e1> is adopted, the <e2>agreed level of provision</e2> should be clearly recorded.",part-of,none | |
| 0da52584-1b37-48b5-840f-3795ae695275,the minimum clear dimensions of the platform are: 1100mm wide and 1400mm deep where two doors are located at 90° relative to each other and where the <e1>lifting platform</e1> is <e2>enclosed</e2> or where provision is being made for an accompanied wheelchair user.,selection,selection | |
| 13a437c0-918c-47f2-85bd-b80dd69eb027,"There are no limits on the <e1>design</e1> of display windows and similar glazing, but for <e2>new</e2> buildings their impact must be taken into account in the calculation of primary energy and CO2 emissions.",none,none | |
| aec934d9-6175-4624-9e8d-1ee6f71fb49d,<e1>Sufficient</e1> <e2>information</e2> about the overheating mitigation strategy and its maintenance requirements must be given to owners so that it can be used effectively.,selection,selection | |
| 825053cb-af5d-43a9-b59b-e2a5ae78ea73,The total number of associated parking spaces which have access to either: a. cable routes; b. an electric vehicle charge point should be the greater of the following: a. the number of <e1>dwellings</e1> in the <e2>residential building</e2>; b. the number of associated parking spaces.,part-of,part-of | |
| 01d924bf-4a69-4eb8-b05e-ce993aee3d45,<e1>Perimeter insulation</e1> should be <e2>continuous</e2> and have a minimum thickness of 25mm.,necessity,necessity | |
| ded852b5-c826-4649-8ce5-dece0eba6061,"During the design period of occupancy, a building's <e1>room temperature</e1> shall be comfortable and <e2>not adversely affected by air velocity, thermal radiation, temperature fluctuation, temperature differences or surface temperatures</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| 2f89cb06-3ee9-49b5-ac36-46f31ae3928f,Hot water pipework should be insulated in all <e1>areas</e1> inside and outside the <e2>building</e2> unless it can be demonstrated that the heat is always useful.,part-of,part-of | |
| 726e23c9-02a3-4c56-98d0-8981b7ce877b,"In the construction of a new building as well as in repair and alteration work corresponding to the construction of a new building, the premises to be fitted with a floor drain shall be: 1. showers and <e1>bathrooms</e1> as well as wash rooms in connection with saunas; 2. laundry room; 3. heat distribution room; 4. <e2>ventilation unit room</e2>; 5. toilet facility intended for public use; 6. technical utility room with a possibility to water damage; 7. car wash facility; 8. special facilities cleansed by water rinsing.",none,none | |
| f6ea9be6-644d-4dc6-8954-d115bdd528c8,"The building emission rate and building primary energy rate submission should be accompanied by a <e1>report</e1>, <e2>signed by a suitably qualified person, detailing how the combined emission factor has been derived</e2>.",selection,selection | |
| 24729e93-fd1e-4e91-bbd6-ef8e73c582fb,"A <e1>unit</e1> that <e2>contains both living accommodation and space for commercial purposes</e2> (e.g. as aworkshop or office) should be treated as a residential building, as long as the commercial part canrevert to residential use.",selection,selection | |
| 0cfe8c0e-45e4-4c4c-bf9b-906e26e28c75,"There should be sufficient <e1>space</e1> for <e2>people</e2> to approach the building, pass others who are travelling in the opposite direction and carry out all necessary manoeuvres.",necessity,selection | |
| f6add908-4d45-4b3e-83a6-369f6c36c037,"Door <e1>rails</e1>, stiles and muntins should be at least 44mm <e2>thick</e2>.",part-of,part-of | |
| 60205cf2-fa87-4195-9415-a6fb144a9b72,"Entrances and passageways to playgrounds and recreation areas used in the wintertime, as well as <e1>street areas</e1> <e2>surrounding the building and other public areas</e2>, must be protected from snow and ice falling from the roof of the building using snow barriers, taking into account the pitch of the roof.",selection,selection | |
| 13a437c0-918c-47f2-85bd-b80dd69eb027,"There are no limits on the design of display windows and similar glazing, but for <e1>new</e1> <e2>buildings</e2> their impact must be taken into account in the calculation of primary energy and CO2 emissions.",selection,selection | |
| ec2e84a5-89bc-4c16-9a55-1965efd13981,"Wall insulation should be <e1>installed to the top of the wall plate</e1>; in some <e2>places</e2>, such as the eaves, this may be above the cavity closure or barrier.",none,none | |
| b4754f3a-0a30-40fd-9f90-2e3d9e30d2a6,<e1>Fixed</e1> <e2>building services</e2> must be commissioned to ensure that they use no more fuel and power than is reasonable in the circumstances.,selection,selection | |
| 1ebce0c9-705c-47ee-8429-e83cfbed72db,"All <e1>walls</e1>, ducts and boxings to every WC/cloakroom, bath and <e2>shower room</e2> are strong enough to support grab rails, seats and other adaptations that could impose a load of 1.5kN/m2.",part-of,part-of | |
| 493ec553-7761-4d1e-aa98-05d925ddf955,The opening of a <e1>horizontal</e1> <e2>hatch</e2> must be at least 600 x 600 millimetres.,selection,selection | |
| 525aa713-65e1-4368-a6f4-38f628be7fed,"in clothes shops, the dimensions and fittings recommended for an individual changing cubicle in a <e1>sports</e1> <e2>building</e2> should be provided.",selection,selection | |
| c9983da5-23f1-4211-88ce-68e4753e4ab9,"A target primary energy rate, target emission rate, building primary energy rate and the <e1>building emission rate</e1> should be <e2>calculated for non-exempt buildings with low energy demand</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| 588857f5-9281-4c32-8d83-c98230d5b934,The use of <e1>boards</e1> with lapped or tongue and groove <e2>edges</e2> should be considered.,part-of,part-of | |
| 8bb9aee2-a950-4a65-a715-287035906789,"Spaces of a non-residential building and <e1>common spaces</e1> of a residential building as well as the fixtures, fittings and fixed equipment in them shall be <e2>suitable for persons with mobility and functional impairment</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| eccd4f77-ef4a-41fd-a22a-620c84fdddd4,There is a minimum of <e1>400mm</e1> of worktop to at least one side of the oven and fridge or fridge freezer where this is taller than the worktop height (or to <e2>one side</e2> of a pair of tall appliances where they are located together at the end of a run).,none,none | |
| a1f91cfd-21f8-49a4-8468-746f49f4848e,"For a building that contains more than one <e1>dwelling</e1> for example a <e2>block of flats</e2> or a terrace of houses an average target primary energy rate, target emission rate and target fabric energy efficiency rate may be calculated as an alternative to individual target rates for each dwelling.",none,selection | |
| 6a41a473-bd3c-4e38-a093-094b3fdae388,At least one in every five <e1>remaining</e1> <e2>parking spaces</e2> must be provided with cable routes.,selection,selection | |
| 29ad081e-90f4-4eb0-9cea-a4f49beea768,<e1>Fans</e1> used for general <e2>air distribution</e2> that are rated at more than 1100W should be fitted with variable speed drives.,part-of,part-of | |
| 29232335-402c-4ed9-af74-fd093ac22e28,The natural or mechanical ventilation system of a building shall be strong and its <e1>air-tightness</e1> shall be at least <e2>class</e2> B.,part-of,greater-equal | |
| 78a7dc3d-5e1e-4858-8913-b319e30f2ff1,The <e1>air extract rate</e1> should be <e2>20 litres per second</e2> per machine during use.,equal,equal | |
| a5e9c36f-358f-4375-943c-6d5b89c82647,"Any abrupt level differences of over 0.7 metres and any precipices located in the vicinity of common play and recreation areas associated with <e1>buildings</e1> with more than two <e2>dwellings</e2> must be indicated by appropriate barriers or suitable planted areas, or outfitted with a base that cushions any fall.",part-of,part-of | |
| 06c2e0f7-69c8-47ec-bf31-9902ae9df7cf,"Provision shall be made for any <e1>windows</e1>, skylights, or any transparent or translucent walls, ceilings or <e2>roofs</e2> to be safely accessible for cleaning.",none,none | |
| 5f7b8ff7-50d0-46a2-a48b-fa19786c98fd,"If the domestic hot water cylinder is located inside the building envelope, <e1>50</e1> of the calculated domestic hot water cylinder heat loss shall be <e2>added to the thermal load of the spaces of the building</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| db734798-9e42-4fe1-900c-77d4e6131809,"The main doors for entering a dwelling (usually the front door) should have a door viewer unless other means exist to see callers, such as clear <e1>glass</e1> within the <e2>door</e2> or a window next to the doorset.",part-of,part-of | |
| 117864c0-5065-4c55-b390-c17b60c8d9dd,"If the <e1>protective part</e1> of the barrier <e2>contains only vertical structures</e2>, a cube with edges of no more than 100 millimetres may pass through its openings.",selection,selection | |
| 1fba7a26-6331-4e4b-a855-fc916a81bd06,Fixings: care should be taken to ensure that <e1>fixings</e1> do <e2>not damage the airtightness barrier</e2>.,necessity,selection | |
| 457ecdc0-8247-4ad4-9beb-3b7a31cfa0fd,"All public areas, including <e1>lavatory</e1> accommodation, public telephones and external <e2>terraces</e2> should be accessible.",none,none | |
| 0085ecdd-f2f0-45f5-948d-ded697c69866,"In addition, on one side of the toilet seat there shall be a <e1>free space</e1> of at least <e2>800 millimetres</e2>.",greater-equal,greater-equal | |
| fa8a6d84-eb99-490e-8169-3c65353fb553,"For large roofs, where the smaller horizontal dimension of the roof is 50 m or more, and the <e1>topography</e1> is windswept, the value of the <e2>exposure coefficient</e2> shall be at least 1.",none,part-of | |
| dcc583b1-8c4c-42cf-a1ed-e8907de56254,"The rise of the indoor steps of other spaces <e1>intended for everyday use</e1> may be no more than 180 millimetres, and the tread must be no less than <e2>270 millimetres</e2>.",none,none | |
| 710ef992-e187-4b1a-894b-e0e222f54359,"NOTE: For grid-supplied <e1>electricity</e1>, a CO2 emission factor of 0.136kgCO2/kWh and <e2>primary energy factor</e2> of 1.501kWhPE/kWh should be used.",necessity,none | |
| 12e545d1-64f4-45c9-a520-5b8a003eba0a,"If the dwelling has more than one <e1>exposed</e1> <e2>facade</e2>, the area of background ventilators on each facade should be similar, to allow cross-ventilation.",selection,selection | |
| 405a2082-beb9-4c5f-bc9f-d688b72e723b,Intermediate <e1>floors</e1>: <e2>floor-to-wall junctions</e2> should be detailed to ensure that insulation in the external wall is continuous.,part-of,part-of | |
| 8e9ef8dc-18bd-4877-98cd-556aa4adee8f,"Reasonable <e1>provision</e1> shall be made for the <e2>conservation of fuel and power</e2> in buildings by: (a) limiting heat gains and losses (i) through thermal elements and other parts of the building fabric; and (ii) from pipes, ducts and vessels used for space heating, space cooling and hot water services; (b) providing fixed building services which (i) are energy efficient to a reasonable standard; (ii) have effective controls; and (iii) are commissioned by testing and adjusting as necessary to ensure they use no more fuel and power than is reasonable in the circumstances.",necessity,necessity | |
| 02f5e3fb-7a8b-4a88-a6e5-337cc0835284,"When a <e1>new</e1> <e2>residential building</e2> is erected, information about the building must be given to the owner of the building to allow them to use the overheating mitigation strategy effectively.",selection,selection | |
| bed3cb74-fdd3-4888-80ab-b416d1b060ad,"For <e1>systems</e1> that have the ability to use free cooling or heat recovery, the <e2>SEER</e2> should be derived for the specific application, including free cooling or heat recovery elements.",part-of,part-of | |
| f6add908-4d45-4b3e-83a6-369f6c36c037,"<e1>Door</e1> <e2>rails</e2>, stiles and muntins should be at least 44mm thick.",part-of,selection | |
| 5ca184fa-e100-4f97-957d-e37ae944786f,The cost of <e1>installing electric vehicle charge points and cable routes</e1> is not more than 7% of the total capital cost of the <e2>major</e2> renovation.,none,none | |
| 333110c1-ba9e-4c1d-9249-6604f49ba09a,"The <e1>presence</e1> of doors, whether open or closed, should be <e2>apparent to visually impaired people through the careful choice of colour and material for the door and its surroundings</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| 7f065688-203b-42d0-acb9-8fde5ff37821,Main <e1>distribution routes</e1> should be <e2>through vertical risers</e2> to minimise heat gains into common spaces.,necessity,necessity | |
| bd033057-ac6c-45bb-92c7-ca58bf22dab1,The lobby should be large enough and of a <e1>shape</e1> <e2>to allow a wheelchair user or a person pushing a pram to move clear of one door before opening the second door</e2>.,necessity,selection | |
| 38cd3221-7fc9-4462-be20-78b16a4309d3,The area of <e1>openings</e1> in the newly created <e2>dwelling</e2> should not be more than 25 of the total floor area.,part-of,part-of | |
| 0f8b3f66-6496-431c-bdc1-75570dde9ee6,"All <e1>cable routes</e1> should be <e2>laid as straight as possible</e2> and with suitable access points, so that cables can be pulled through in future.",necessity,necessity | |
| 8aad11d6-bd81-4a57-bd73-7c1319a76494,"Where on-site electricity generation and <e1>storage</e1> is installed, such as photovoltaic panels or <e2>battery storage</e2>, systems should be an appropriate size for the site, available infrastructure and on-site energy demand.",part-of,selection | |
| 208b093d-361f-4aec-819d-4abca4e72c68,"in an evacuation area where the maximum number of occupants is 60, the second <e1>exit</e1> may be no less than 900 millimetres in <e2>width</e2>.",part-of,part-of | |
| 354c849e-8e02-47ec-992c-e5431a62cb3f,<e1>Ventilation systems</e1> <e2>that provide supply and extract ventilation</e2> should be fitted with a heat recovery system where technically feasible.,selection,selection | |
| bb9ec292-062b-43c3-8590-856dd5f6b890,"The building primary energy rate and <e1>building emission rate</e1> <e2>calculated using the measured air permeability</e2> must not be higher than the target primary energy rate and target emission rate, respectively.",selection,selection | |
| d5e04f9c-3e74-4ade-8a8c-07b77efd3fd1,"For <e1>windows</e1> and roof windows, <e2>U-values</e2> should be calculated based on a vertical position.",part-of,part-of | |
| 8c79efc1-f3e8-4394-ae6a-0bf5432ebcc5,NOTE: <e1>Ventilation</e1> <e2>through infiltration</e2> should be considered to be part of the ventilation provision of a dwelling.,selection,selection | |
| 81f14fc1-af5d-45e8-8725-94d2510e4701,"A dwelling that is intended for service housing or supported housing of a person with mobility and functional impairment shall, irrespective of the number of storeys in the building, have a turning space with a diameter of at least 1,500 millimetres in the <e1>hallway</e1> and <e2>kitchen</e2>.",none,none | |
| aac9b625-4f6b-42e6-b657-2accd6054607,Heating systems for screed floors that are greater than <e1>65mm</e1> <e2>thick</e2> should automatically reduce the room temperature at night or when the room is unoccupied.,greater,greater | |
| 500fc416-e652-4a2c-8dd3-8d9754ea1829,There should be no visible mould on the inner surfaces of external walls of a <e1>properly heated</e1> <e2>building</e2> with typical moisture generation.,selection,selection | |
| a4dc06ab-99c3-4c8b-b295-eb3e6a64320a,"The <e1>free</e1> <e2>height</e2> from the ground or from the surface of a driveway or walkway of the lower edge of a structural element, device or equipment protruding from the building, such as a balcony, bay window, sign, lighting device or awning, must be at least 2.2 metres, unless the area is protected so as to prevent the danger of collision.",selection,selection | |
| 0fdce0b1-7992-401f-aa84-ad7f2acca23d,Cavity walls: the inner <e1>block leaf</e1> mortar joint should be <e2>fully filled</e2> and pointed within the cavity.,none,necessity | |
| e320322e-3aee-4167-ad19-a6c6cc41f597,The <e1>water system</e1> shall incorporate: 1) a pressure gauge; 2) thermometers in the water pipe of mixed domestic hot water from the water heater and in the domestic hot water <e2>ring duct</e2> to measure the temperature of return water; 3) throttling valves.,none,part-of | |
| 46ee0eda-086a-40ab-8e8f-bfa4c85abd49,"If the indoor <e1>access route</e1> leading to an evacuation area in a non-residential building is via the indoor stairs in the <e2>area</e2>, these stairs must be wide enough that they can be used to transport an immobile individual on a stretcher.",none,part-of | |
| eccd4f77-ef4a-41fd-a22a-620c84fdddd4,There is a minimum of 400mm of worktop to at least <e1>one side</e1> of the oven and <e2>fridge</e2> or fridge freezer where this is taller than the worktop height (or to one side of a pair of tall appliances where they are located together at the end of a run).,part-of,part-of | |
| 7c8f6c05-769d-46a8-9dc6-84b509bf8d9c,"The fire compartmenting requirement for the balcony slab of a glazed <e1>balcony</e1> of a building exceeding two storeys is EI 30; however, <e2>minor</e2> sealing parts and penetrations may be class E 15.",none,none | |
| 7577d9f7-9f3c-4d3b-b8d9-da31d3e1b201,"For example, glare and reflections from <e1>shiny</e1> surfaces, and <e2>large</e2> repeating patterns, should be avoided in spaces where visual acuity is critical as they will hamper communication for people with impaired vision, and those who lip read or use sign language.",none,none | |
| 992e8f11-81ac-4d2f-b7d1-60e46b4b7261,Wheelchair accessible <e1>dwellings</e1> must also provide both a level access <e2>shower</e2> and a bath.,necessity,necessity | |
| d0927095-9e43-4ce4-a740-d5df69dc1dc3,"If the air flows of extract air categories 1 and 2 are combined into the same duct and category 2 <e1>air flow</e1> accounts for more than <e2>10</e2> of the combined air flow, the combined air flow is classified under category 2.",greater,none | |
| d3fc8c9b-c23a-4188-8723-369caa90453c,"The reference value for a <e1>building's</e1> <e2>total combined window area</e2> is 15 of the sum total of the floor plate areas of the buildings storeys that are fully or in part above the ground but, however, at most 50 of the building's facade area.",part-of,part-of | |
| 2238d6ef-421b-4f84-b24d-d46c6ba2afc5,"For example, when a door <e1>is open</e1>, people with impaired sight should be <e2>able to identify the door opening within the wall, as well as the leading edge of the door</e2>.",none,none | |
| 5e226793-2805-41b0-bcb6-49319afaefc7,"If the building has a <e1>floor area</e1> greater than <e2>150m2</e2>, heating should be split into different heating zones and each zone should have separate controls for timing and temperature demand.",greater,greater | |
| cf152151-90f9-47d0-9e4e-5a1cd813d4e5,<e1>System controls</e1> should be wired so that <e2>when there is no demand for space heating or hot water the heating appliance and pump are switched off</e2>.,none,necessity | |
| 4e119abd-0cf7-4c60-9c7b-1083f9b46280,"NOTE: If an exposed facade is close to an area of sustained and loud noise (e.g. a main road), then a noise attenuating <e1>background ventilator</e1> should be <e2>fitted</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| a894077e-cebf-4559-9254-ce964bc11b0f,<e1>Air flow rates</e1> for mechanical <e2>ventilation</e2> in new dwellings must be measured.,part-of,part-of | |
| 108b5709-f035-4697-ba25-56edd2ce60fc,"Where <e1>permanent</e1> or removable <e2>seating</e2> is provided as part of the design, allowance should be made for disabled people to have a choice of seating location at spectator events.",selection,selection | |
| f3bd99b4-7ea5-4968-af10-3c133c0b5aa0,No individual <e1>flight</e1> has a <e2>rise between landings</e2> of more than 1800mm.,part-of,part-of | |
| 2afa8bba-b5ad-4e12-bc27-4beea3fd09b2,The normal relationship between the <e1>dimensions</e1> of the <e2>rise</e2> and going is: twice the rise plus the going (2R G) equals between 550mm and 700mm.,part-of,part-of | |
| c7035b48-7244-40a9-a70e-1d244caf72ac,"The same approved calculation tool must be used to calculate the target primary energy rate, target emission rate and <e1>target fabric energy efficiency rate</e1> and the dwelling primary energy rate, <e2>dwelling emission rate</e2> and dwelling fabric energy efficiency rate.",none,none | |
| 53bb982d-5260-4a69-a6dd-71e4f074e676,The <e1>depth</e1> of <e2>standing rows</e2> must be at least half a metre.,part-of,part-of | |
| afd03eb1-8356-4755-a764-6869d0ac4171,"Reasonable <e1>provision</e1> should be <e2>made for people</e2> to (a) gain access to; and (b) use, the dwelling and its facilities.",necessity,necessity | |
| f162906e-1097-420e-b2a0-dd746d5794c7,"Where controls are external to the heater, the <e1>system</e1> should be provided with a time switch/programmer and room thermostat, or programmable <e2>room thermostat</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| 01008f69-874b-443e-bcb2-2f5630280049,"If stairs are used only as an emergency exit and if <e1>they</e1> <e2>lead to spaces in a dwelling or accommodation facility other than those that are necessary for living</e2>, the riser may be no more than 220 millimetres and the tread must be no less than 220 millimetres.",selection,selection | |
| f420ae57-5656-4558-b1a3-1079e46bf6cc,"In the case of the storey-level door of a dwelling, or if the number of people evacuating through the door exceeds 60, <e1>doors</e1> must <e2>open in the direction of the exit</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| e15250c0-1279-4d29-a1ec-31560b045007,Extinguishing routes of basement storeys must not be connected to <e1>fire and smoke-proof</e1> <e2>exits</e2>.,selection,selection | |
| 6187cad8-0d6d-4154-b98b-7285b36fea8d,Continuously running fans should be <e1>set up to operate without occupant intervention</e1> but may have manual or <e2>automatic</e2> controls for selecting the high rate of operation.,none,none | |
| 88e23b46-22d9-4be6-87b7-40541f7995a9,"A building shall be provided with a permanently installed dry riser that is suitable for its purpose for transporting water for fire extinguishing: 1) in the premises above the entry level of the building, when the <e1>distance of the uppermost floor level from the entry level</e1> exceeds <e2>24 metres</e2>; 2) in the premises below the entry level of the building, when the distance of the basement storey floor from the entry level exceeds 14 metres.",greater,greater | |
| db8b3a40-4d12-4dc9-b463-1c7bc6e4f00d,The <e1>waste water pumping station</e1> shall be <e2>ventilated</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| cb2f2c09-8ae6-42a4-ac21-861c912c30f9,"In <e1>buildings</e1> more than 9 metres and at most 28 metres in height, the attic and roof must be accessible via the interior and exterior of the building; in <e2>buildings</e2> more than 28 metres in height, these must be accessible via the interior.",none,none | |
| 7c8f6c05-769d-46a8-9dc6-84b509bf8d9c,"The fire compartmenting requirement for the <e1>balcony slab</e1> of a glazed <e2>balcony</e2> of a building exceeding two storeys is EI 30; however, minor sealing parts and penetrations may be class E 15.",part-of,part-of | |
| 2032e456-bf80-4342-90dc-0da164e00a9a,A <e1>unit</e1> that contains both living accommodation and space for commercial purposes (e.g. for a workshop or office) should be <e2>treated as a dwelling</e2> if the commercial part can be reverted to domestic use.,necessity,necessity | |
| 5ca6b3d3-fd21-4cc1-8dd8-185268db6615,The doorset should be manufactured from solid or <e1>laminated</e1> <e2>timber</e2> with a minimum density of 600kg/m3.,selection,selection | |
| a9cea98b-d439-4930-a991-fc17eee6657c,the <e1>location</e1> of the <e2>electric vehicle charge point</e2> or future connection location should be suitable for use by electric vehicles with charging inlets in different places.,part-of,part-of | |
| e46efdc3-02a8-4440-870d-a6cdc1b34430,NOTE: <e1>Rooms</e1> that are designed to contain printers and photocopiers in substantial use (more than 30 minutes per hour) should <e2>not be designed to be occupied</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| 87c9c5f5-18dc-4107-b4af-b44dfb2b9627,The effective <e1>rated output</e1> should be <e2>assessed based on the final installed capacity of the heating or air-conditioning system</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| fb5d3054-4911-4049-ba09-1c3e80f9c07c,"The tread of <e1>steps</e1> in uncovered or unheated outdoor staircases must be no less than 390 millimetres, and the riser may be no more than <e2>130 millimetres</e2>.",none,none | |
| b5edf19f-56df-436a-89f0-9ab5bf6963ea,"If necessary, fire compartments shall be <e1>partitioned</e1> in order to restrict the spread of fire and smoke, to provide safe evacuation and to <e2>facilitate rescue and extinguishing measures</e2>.",selection,selection | |
| aa7c5790-2189-451d-bd0e-956a257a7b6d,"In an existing system, when a boiler or hot water storage vessel is replaced, any accessible <e1>pipes</e1> in the <e2>dwelling</e2> should be insulated.",part-of,part-of | |
| 8b054fa5-fa6b-40f8-996a-a6dfea855fc3,"The distance between a door that opens onto a landing and the upper edge of the ramp or flight of stairs must be no less than <e1>400 millimetres</e1> <e2>on the side wall</e2> and no less than 1,500 millimetres on the end wall.",selection,greater-equal | |
| 7f696221-52c9-4c52-8f90-74bd93c51299,This grippable handrail is <e1>850-1000mm</e1> <e2>above</e2> the pitch line of the flight and extends at least 300mm beyond the top and bottom nosings.,equal,equal | |
| ba93ede4-473f-4c07-b439-3699580cbcbe,No individual flight has a <e1>rise</e1> of more than <e2>1800mm</e2> between landings.,less-equal,less-equal | |
| 09e6b265-5610-4917-ac32-6b2c8f144fd6,"<e1>Windows, skylights and ventilators</e1> <e2>which can be opened by people in or about the building</e2> shall be so constructed or equipped that they may be opened, closed or adjusted safely.",selection,selection | |
| 7a6635fc-c464-4d61-8ef1-2fdbf13bb9e7,"<e1>U-values</e1> for rooflights or rooflight-and-kerb assemblies should be <e2>based on the developed surface area of the rooflight (U_d values), which is often greater than the area of the roof opening</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| da4d5959-6e64-4e04-a1f3-8b42b6addab0,The <e1>outdoor</e1> <e2>air flow</e2> used in the calculations for buildings other than those in intended use categories 1 and 2 outside the occupancy period shall be at least 0.15 dm3/s per m2.,selection,selection | |
| 01008f69-874b-443e-bcb2-2f5630280049,"If <e1>stairs</e1> are <e2>used only as an emergency exit</e2> and if they lead to spaces in a dwelling or accommodation facility other than those that are necessary for living, the riser may be no more than 220 millimetres and the tread must be no less than 220 millimetres.",selection,selection | |
| d099bcfd-6f29-4146-a72f-189db5e03dd4,"If waste water cannot be conveyed from the drainage points of a building with gravity unloading via a gradient sewer, the <e1>waste water</e1> shall be <e2>pumped</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| 1ebce0c9-705c-47ee-8429-e83cfbed72db,"All walls, ducts and <e1>boxings</e1> to every WC/cloakroom, bath and shower room are <e2>strong enough to support grab rails, seats and other adaptations that could impose a load of 1.5kN/m2</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| f6add908-4d45-4b3e-83a6-369f6c36c037,"<e1>Door</e1> rails, stiles and <e2>muntins</e2> should be at least 44mm thick.",part-of,part-of | |
| 20518e80-6f7e-457f-8c5a-59fa4c0eb324,"When calculating the <e1>heat loss</e1> for a buildings <e2>design solution</e2>, the design value shall be used as the value of the air leakage rate figure for the building envelope.",part-of,part-of | |
| 457ecdc0-8247-4ad4-9beb-3b7a31cfa0fd,"All <e1>public areas</e1>, including lavatory accommodation, public <e2>telephones</e2> and external terraces should be accessible.",selection,part-of | |
| dcc583b1-8c4c-42cf-a1ed-e8907de56254,"The rise of the indoor steps of other <e1>spaces</e1> intended for everyday use may be no more than 180 millimetres, and the tread must be no less than <e2>270 millimetres</e2>.",none,none | |
| 84cd76d7-e5d0-4f39-94bc-0236c65d533a,"in residential buildings of not more than <e1>two</e1> <e2>storeys</e2>, one exit of no less than 900 millimetres in width is permitted.",less-equal,less-equal | |
| 5305da48-b810-4fd8-a0b3-7520f89ff401,"When installing or renovating thermal elements, the element <e1>being installed</e1> should be draught-proofed, and air-leakage gaps should be <e2>filled</e2>.",none,none | |
| c384013b-c40f-4925-acbe-465e1ca5bc13,One <e1>photograph</e1> <e2>per detail</e2> should be recorded.,selection,equal | |
| 959b4ba1-2cf2-4ae9-84d4-055e9c0040f1,The inaccuracies of the <e1>crane</e1> <e2>wheels</e2> should be determined together with the crane supplier.,part-of,part-of | |
| 3153d771-404e-4a54-ac05-ed1b75e37506,"Gangways should not be less than 1100mm wide <e1>unless used by not more than 50 persons</e1>, in which case gangways should be a minimum of <e2>900mm</e2>.",none,greater-equal | |
| 2ff58135-b89d-40d1-a145-51aad9e5a942,"The <e1>landing</e1> <e2>in front of the outside door</e2> shall be at least 1,500 millimetres wide and at least 1,500 millimetres long.",selection,selection | |
| 419892bb-5044-4c63-a8ba-7747ad52c23d,"When <e1>installing</e1> windows, roof windows, <e2>rooflights</e2> or doors (all of which are controlled fittings), the controlled fitting should be well fitted and reasonably draught-proof.",selection,none | |
| 74b9ee2c-0192-442d-b5a1-a2974d456429,"The dwelling is <e1>wheelchair adaptable</e1> such that key parts of the accommodation, including sanitary facilities and kitchens, could be <e2>easily altered to meet the needs of a wheelchair user</e2> or, where required by a local planning authority, the dwelling is wheelchair accessible.",none,none | |
| 2c8d2bc3-cf23-48f8-b9c0-b90f150f9f93,"Any walls, doors and windows should be insulated and <e1>draught-proofed</e1> to <e2>at least the same extent as in the existing building</e2>.",selection,selection | |
| 5b4380ba-0066-4735-a362-316d4c8e70b2,"Where a building undergoing major renovation, which is not a residential building or a mixeduse building, will have more than <e1>10</e1> parking spaces after the major renovation is completed (a) one of those <e2>parking spaces</e2> must have access to one electric vehicle charge point; and (b) cable routes for electric vehicle charge points must be installed in a minimum of one fifth of the total number of remaining parking spaces.",none,none | |
| 525aa713-65e1-4368-a6f4-38f628be7fed,"in clothes shops, the <e1>dimensions</e1> and fittings <e2>recommended for an individual changing cubicle</e2> in a sports building should be provided.",selection,selection | |
| 5ba5ffe7-ece8-488a-b461-da66237e7888,"All <e1>walls</e1>, ducts and boxings to the <e2>WC/cloakroom</e2>, bathroom and shower room should be strong enough to support grab rails, seats and other adaptations that could impose a load of up to 1.5kN/m2.",part-of,part-of | |
| 53e31e26-a39b-4047-a86e-bdb8021413e8,Window handles on windows that open outwards are not more than 650mm <e1>from the inside face of the wall</e1> when the window is <e2>at its maximum openable angle</e2>.,none,none | |
| 12e545d1-64f4-45c9-a520-5b8a003eba0a,"If the <e1>dwelling</e1> has more than one exposed facade, the <e2>area</e2> of background ventilators on each facade should be similar, to allow cross-ventilation.",none,part-of | |
| c2c49207-78b3-42b0-8b61-ad506f5a80e2,"In <e1>hard water areas</e1>, suitable measures should be taken to <e2>treat the feed water to water heaters and the hot water circuit of combination boilers to reduce lime-scale accumulation</e2>.",none,none | |
| 2c8d2bc3-cf23-48f8-b9c0-b90f150f9f93,"Any walls, doors and <e1>windows</e1> should be <e2>insulated</e2> and draught-proofed to at least the same extent as in the existing building.",necessity,necessity | |
| db734798-9e42-4fe1-900c-77d4e6131809,"The main doors <e1>for entering a dwelling</e1> (usually the front door) should have a door viewer unless <e2>other</e2> means exist to see callers, such as clear glass within the door or a window next to the doorset.",none,none | |
| e43c1e88-be80-42d9-944e-1bf0f0f82479,Individual flights are: for gradients up to 1:15 not more than 10m long; for gradients up to <e1>1:12</e1> not more than <e2>5m</e2> long.,none,less-equal | |
| 29232335-402c-4ed9-af74-fd093ac22e28,The <e1>natural</e1> or mechanical ventilation system of a building shall be strong and its air-tightness shall be at least class <e2>B</e2>.,none,none | |
| 850d22c2-6ff0-4ab6-89e1-75368bad5aa6,<e1>Barriers</e1> on <e2>loading docks</e2> must not impede loading and unloading.,part-of,part-of | |
| f19c6d4a-f6e8-4f2e-b676-537852f3c38f,"The <e1>heat loss</e1> from the <e2>floor</e2> should be calculated using the sum of the thermal resistance of the floor finish and the underlying heated layer, multiplied by 10.",part-of,part-of | |
| c236bc17-ef9a-4694-a34e-68a9f38ae405,"For a heat exchanger <e1>between a solar primary and secondary system</e1>, a minimum of 0.1m2 or equivalent of heat exchanger area should be provided for <e2>every 1m2</e2> of the net absorber area of the solar collector.",none,none | |
| df122091-ca53-4134-98a3-47779c06f9df,The <e1>index terminal</e1> <e2>flow rate</e2> should be set with the terminal fully open and all other terminals should be adjusted to achieve the required flows at each terminal.,part-of,part-of | |
| f6add908-4d45-4b3e-83a6-369f6c36c037,"Door rails, stiles and <e1>muntins</e1> should be at least 44mm <e2>thick</e2>.",part-of,part-of | |
| 28433761-e537-456b-9ff8-00e786b43143,Consumer units should be <e1>mounted</e1> so that the <e2>switches</e2> are between 1350mm and 1450mm above floor level.,selection,selection | |
| 60205cf2-fa87-4195-9415-a6fb144a9b72,"Entrances and <e1>passageways</e1> to playgrounds and <e2>recreation areas</e2> used in the wintertime, as well as street areas surrounding the building and other public areas, must be protected from snow and ice falling from the roof of the building using snow barriers, taking into account the pitch of the roof.",part-of,part-of | |
| 78a7dc3d-5e1e-4858-8913-b319e30f2ff1,The <e1>air extract rate</e1> should be 20 litres per second per machine <e2>during use</e2>.,selection,necessity | |
| 8805ec9f-3f5f-44fc-9078-3ae62439c973,"NOTE: When a single U-value is calculated for a product range of doors, the configuration of the <e1>door</e1> <e2>chosen for the calculation</e2> should be the worst performing in the product range.",selection,selection | |
| 2ef73ac0-d424-4e28-9782-3dbaf6e0a046,Attics and <e1>uppermost</e1> floor voids shall be <e2>divided into 400 m2 parts</e2>.,none,necessity | |
| d5b6ff18-626d-4e6f-b788-0c67f7a4ebab,"If the cost of installing the required electric vehicle charge point and cable routes for electric vehicle charge points exceeds 7% of the total cost of the major renovation (a) such a building is exempt from the requirement to install the electric vehicle charge point; and (b) cable routes for electric vehicle charge points must be installed in a minimum of one fifth of the total number of parking spaces, except where the cost of that installation exceeds 7% of the total cost of the <e1>major</e1> <e2>renovation</e2>.",selection,selection | |
| d54852df-8e3c-4e99-8484-31c403b78558,"If work is carried out on a <e1>system</e1> that includes a <e2>boiler</e2>, a boiler interlock should be installed.",part-of,part-of | |
| 2a8898d7-8561-4f67-9979-1bbba8ad42e6,"If insulating material is inserted into a <e1>cavity</e1> in a <e2>cavity wall</e2>, reasonable precautions shall be taken to prevent the subsequent permeation of any toxic fumes from that material into any part of the building occupied by people.",part-of,none | |
| ebc429f0-cb90-41ab-9a11-401a2ddc7bad,"For continuous <e1>mechanical</e1> <e2>ventilation systems</e2>, such as continuous mechanical extract ventilation or mechanical ventilation with heat recovery, the system should be balanced to achieve design air flow rates at each room terminal.",selection,selection | |
| 4abb3268-3ba6-47e8-a8b7-4676dbaa9a16,"For buildings other than dwellings and for common access areas in buildings that contain flats, Provide all means of <e1>escape routes</e1> with a minimum clear <e2>headroom</e2> of 2m, except in doorways.",part-of,part-of | |
| c8a048c6-8e7e-4b5a-ada5-02990b983401,"A natural ventilation system, a mechanical <e1>extract ventilation system</e1> or a mechanical supply and extract ventilation system shall <e2>not be designed to be combined in such a way that the directions of air flow between the rooms and in the ductworks may change when the air flows are being controlled</e2>.",necessity,necessity | |
| e9d02df9-2fcb-4acc-bd08-18a4348cd823,"If people need to obtain tickets for pay and display parking, the ticket dispensing machines should be <e1>located</e1> in a way that <e2>allows a person in a wheelchair, or a person of short stature, to gain access close to the machine and reach the payment and ticket dispensing functions</e2>.",selection,selection | |
| b810df40-4dd8-44c4-80c4-b33bb873a5e9,"If the circulation piping is located inside the building envelopes insulation, <e1>25</e1> of the calculated <e2>domestic hot water circulation heat loss</e2> shall be added to the thermal load of the spaces of the building.",part-of,equal | |
| 05864826-21ef-4ae7-9af8-2aaeffc7267a,Modular and portable <e1>buildings</e1> with a planned service life of more than two years but with an <e2>intended time of use</e2> in a single location of less than two years should be shown to comply with the energy efficiency requirements.,part-of,none | |
| 2cb4937d-9ec4-4013-8e9b-318a8adae27a,Account should be taken of outside noise when considering whether openable <e1>windows</e1> are <e2>appropriate for purge ventilation</e2>.,selection,selection | |
| 76bf63bd-30f4-440d-81a0-61ca16170f70,Control should be maximised and <e1>heat gain</e1> to uninsulated pipes should only be permitted where the <e2>proportion of the cooling load relating to distribution pipework</e2> is less than 1 of the total load.,none,part-of | |
| 1de9d3e5-dee3-42c9-b929-80b7936f1642,The lift shall provide access to the entrance level and each <e1>level with entry</e1> to a dwelling or a <e2>space</e2> serving the use of the building.,part-of,part-of | |
| 0df5892a-e396-424e-90f1-74f6ccfb9e1a,"A certain proportion of the changing rooms, washing facilities, saunas and <e1>swimming pools</e1> in a <e2>non-residential building</e2> shall be suitable for a person with mobility and functional impairment.",part-of,part-of | |
| a372d2c4-f734-479d-bc8d-d3a8aa15362d,"A <e1>wide range</e1> of people, including <e2>accompanied wheelchair users</e2>, should be able to access and use the lift.",none,selection | |
| 39a37d5e-3361-43b9-a209-e5cd45918abc,"For mixed-use buildings which have parking spaces within a <e1>covered</e1> <e2>car park</e2>, any requirements to install electric vehicle charge points or cable routes must first be applied to those parking spaces outside the covered car park.",selection,selection | |
| 51550284-0701-41b2-9a76-a0061d16938a,"Windows and doors: to ensure continuity of the air barrier, <e1>window and door units</e1> should <e2>connect to the primary air barrier</e2> and window and door frames should be taped to surrounding structural openings, using air sealing tape.",necessity,necessity | |
| 0219127c-2f2d-4b13-aafa-261c1fc39ffc,"A <e1>power socket</e1>, <e2>suitable for powering</e2> the lifting device, is provided close to the liftway.",selection,selection | |
| 0f8b3f66-6496-431c-bdc1-75570dde9ee6,"All cable routes should be <e1>laid as straight as possible</e1> and with suitable <e2>access points</e2>, so that cables can be pulled through in future.",none,necessity | |
| 54907849-c48f-4267-b5f0-fc7e9279da7c,"For <e1>existing</e1> <e2>dwellings</e2>, when carrying out work on an existing system, such as installing or replacing components (e.g. replacing a boiler but retaining the pipework and heat emitters), the energy performance of the new components should be assessed.",selection,selection | |
| 12907c6f-e734-436d-a7de-c8a1626fbe92,"Both:the area of rooflights exceeds 20 of the area of the roof, and the <e1>design solar load</e1> exceeds <e2>25W/m2</e2>.",greater,greater | |
| 89811586-c819-4eb5-99f5-c4fcefdb9520,Fixed or linked seats must be arranged as rows of seating with an <e1>access route</e1> <e2>on the side of the rows</e2>.,selection,selection | |
| 66b3628a-f0ee-4bc7-93c8-2ae0145a2e78,"In a room with no openable window, an <e1>intermittent extract fan</e1> should be provided with controls which <e2>continue to operate the fan for at least 15 minutes after the room is vacated</e2>.",selection,none | |
| 9fee4426-8d7f-40f9-bc6f-562a5d3fd9b4,"For roofs insulated at ceiling level, the long-term protection of the insulation layer should be considered: <e1>boarded</e1> areas should be <e2>provided above the insulation</e2> to give access for maintenance.",none,necessity | |
| 38020928-c137-486e-88d7-c8feec038c99,A <e1>building</e1> must be provided with a fire wall if it is <e2>situated adjacent to a neighbouring building</e2> or so close to a neighbouring building that the spread of fire is evident.,none,selection | |
| 35cacecf-06dc-4b0f-aadb-db2ee05518c7,The area of windows and <e1>roof windows</e1> (but <e2>excluding display windows</e2>) within the area served exceeds 40 of the facade area.,selection,none | |
| 80221d2c-8ba8-4700-b219-c35fde50f35e,No more than <e1>two</e1> drainage wells may be connected to a <e2>floor drain</e2> and they may be located at a maximum distance of three meters from the floor drain.,none,none | |
| 9027959e-efc1-4d32-acbe-e0775d40f001,"The morticed bolts should have a minimum projection of 20mm, should be at least <e1>100mm</e1> <e2>from the top and bottom corners of the door</e2>, and should avoid any door construction joints.",greater-equal,greater-equal | |
| 4d80c4d1-08ee-481a-9f9c-e9151ce1094d,"The area of windows, roof windows, rooflights and doors should not exceed <e1>25</e1> of the <e2>total floor area</e2> of the dwelling.",part-of,part-of | |
| 72d7716f-7e3e-442c-9e42-14d4b19e18e3,A district heat network that is being connected to a new building should not have a <e1>CO2 emission factor</e1> for <e2>delivered heat to the building which is greater than 0.350kgCO2/kWh</e2>.,selection,selection | |
| 70760393-8139-47e8-a329-87da3a477396,<e1>Under-floor</e1> <e2>heating systems</e2> intended for intermittent or cyclical operation and/or installed over unheated rooms should be separated from the structural floor by a layer of insulation with a thermal resistance of at least 1.25(m2K)/W.,selection,selection | |
| d713514a-9398-45a2-9584-efecff6ebcc5,Reasonable provision must be made to <e1>resist unauthorised access</e1> to (a) any dwelling; and (b) any part of a <e2>building</e2> from which access can be gained to a flat within the building.,none,none | |
| 0096a3bf-ac16-4a75-adf9-8c3f4a9b8610,The smaller dimension of each panel which can be either the width or <e1>height</e1> of the <e2>panel</e2> should be 230mm or less.,part-of,part-of | |
| caf32693-fa0e-43ba-aa9f-526bcba734fa,Single <e1>glazing</e1> should be <e2>supplemented with low-emissivity secondary glazing</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| c3cfbf29-a95f-4453-a7de-a8f6e4ca2ea8,"If sand, sludge, <e1>grease</e1>, petrol, oil or other detrimental physical or chemical substances may <e2>end up in the sewerage system or network or in the environment</e2>, the sewerage system shall be equipped with a separator or treatment device.",selection,selection | |
| 47e50ddf-6174-436d-851b-7ddf46c10ccf,A suitable <e1>chemical</e1> <e2>inhibitor</e2> should be added to the primary heating circuit to protect against scale and corrosion.,selection,selection | |
| caa5332f-5180-4d07-a41f-e6e0e044a8c1,An existing district heat network that is <e1>being connected to a new dwelling</e1> should <e2>not have a CO2 emission factor for delivered heat to the dwelling which is greater than 0.350kgCO2/kWh</e2>.,none,none | |
| 78a7dc3d-5e1e-4858-8913-b319e30f2ff1,The air extract rate should be 20 litres per second per <e1>machine</e1> <e2>during use</e2>.,none,selection | |
| ec381965-2539-4bd6-9260-e667b4746a3a,To reduce the risks to the health of persons in buildings <e1>formaldehyde fumes</e1> <e2>given off by urea formaldehyde foams</e2> should not penetrate to occupied parts of buildings to an extent which would give rise to an irritant concentration.,selection,selection | |
| f0df1ef0-731e-41b8-b971-36951b915009,<e1>Frames</e1> should be <e2>mechanically fixed to the structure of the building in accordance with the manufacturers installation instructions</e2>.,necessity,necessity | |
| a7e4ad57-ea09-4d8e-8b3a-4d33447237ab,"The free <e1>opening</e1> of the vertical hatch or window of an emergency exit must be at least 600 millimetres in <e2>height</e2> and 500 millimetres in width; however, the sum of these must be at least 1,500 millimetres.",part-of,part-of | |
| 3121fe90-27db-405e-a42a-df3cd22ee176,"Where necessary, two handrails, one above the other, must be <e1>installed</e1> in order to <e2>take into account children and users of wheelchairs</e2>.",selection,selection | |
| 5211dbd1-d12a-4371-ad62-1dc5616cd2f5,The <e1>heat pump</e1> along with its accompanying pipework should be flushed and purged as a separate system while <e2>isolated from the ground array system</e2>.,selection,necessity | |
| 56517433-cf40-4b88-a9d4-18e61e0e9993,"In addition, on <e1>both sides</e1> of the <e2>toilet seat</e2> there shall be a free space of at least 800 millimetres.",part-of,part-of | |
| 3ec9d4e7-3526-411c-8b30-0c7671660ed1,"The <e1>relationship</e1> between the kitchen, dining and living areas should be <e2>convenient</e2> and step-free.",necessity,necessity | |
| f64c5a32-2f88-4be6-abf4-8870a4e51fdf,"The use of recirculation, transfer or <e1>secondary</e1> <e2>air</e2> shall not cause any harmful spread of impurities, in particular odours.",selection,selection | |
| 38020928-c137-486e-88d7-c8feec038c99,A building must be provided with a fire wall if <e1>it</e1> is situated adjacent to a neighbouring building or <e2>so close to a neighbouring building that the spread of fire is evident</e2>.,selection,none | |
| 061c3b6a-49ed-4803-9436-e6349fae98e0,<e1>Entrance</e1> <e2>doors</e2> should be capable of being held closed when not in use.,part-of,selection | |
| 0edb92b7-a2e1-480f-b708-e7e6c9951a79,The <e1>foundation</e1> <e2>drainage water</e2> shall flow away from the property in such a way that it does not cause problems to the waste water and storm water systems.,part-of,part-of | |
| aa7c5790-2189-451d-bd0e-956a257a7b6d,"In an existing system, when a <e1>boiler</e1> or hot water storage vessel is <e2>replaced</e2>, any accessible pipes in the dwelling should be insulated.",selection,selection | |
| 6d5428cc-90c2-477e-b20e-978a6d1cd403,<e1>Edge</e1> columns and <e2>walls</e2> shall be tied to every floor and roof.,selection,part-of | |
| c3cfbf29-a95f-4453-a7de-a8f6e4ca2ea8,"If sand, sludge, grease, petrol, oil or other <e1>detrimental physical or chemical substances</e1> may end up in the sewerage system or network or in the environment, the sewerage system shall be equipped with a <e2>separator or treatment device</e2>.",none,necessity | |
| dcc583b1-8c4c-42cf-a1ed-e8907de56254,"The rise of the indoor <e1>steps</e1> of other <e2>spaces</e2> intended for everyday use may be no more than 180 millimetres, and the tread must be no less than 270 millimetres.",part-of,part-of | |
| c7137e3d-e3f2-4a19-87bc-ccb194d42c74,"Incoming services: ducts, and cables wherever possible, should be <e1>grouped</e1> to minimise how often the air barrier is penetrated, while <e2>ensuring sufficient space to allow adequate screed flow between ducts</e2>.",selection,none | |
| 4abb3268-3ba6-47e8-a8b7-4676dbaa9a16,"For buildings other than dwellings and for common access areas in buildings that contain flats, Provide all means of escape routes with a minimum clear <e1>headroom</e1> of 2m, <e2>except in doorways</e2>.",selection,selection | |
| 6187cad8-0d6d-4154-b98b-7285b36fea8d,Continuously running fans should be set up to operate without occupant intervention but may have <e1>manual</e1> or automatic <e2>controls</e2> for selecting the high rate of operation.,selection,selection | |
| 57f7bbad-51b7-4627-8fe9-2d7a50289448,"Doors to the <e1>principal</e1>, or alternative accessible, <e2>entrance</e2> should be accessible to all, particularly wheelchair users and people with limited physical dexterity.",selection,selection | |
| 4abb3268-3ba6-47e8-a8b7-4676dbaa9a16,"For buildings other than dwellings and for common access areas in buildings <e1>that contain flats</e1>, Provide all means of escape routes with a minimum clear <e2>headroom</e2> of 2m, except in doorways.",none,none | |
| 9fee4426-8d7f-40f9-bc6f-562a5d3fd9b4,"For roofs insulated at ceiling level, the long-term protection of the insulation layer should be considered: <e1>boarded</e1> <e2>areas</e2> should be provided above the insulation to give access for maintenance.",selection,selection | |
| 23cff3c3-1251-4c5f-9fd9-8f52d25eb494,Gasfired boilers and <e1>multi-stage oilfired boilers</e1> with an <e2>output</e2> of more than 500kW should have fully modulating burner controls.,selection,part-of | |
| 35af73f1-53c7-4377-9da0-acf99eef4d8e,"WC compartment doors, and doors to wheelchair-accessible unisex toilets, changing rooms or <e1>shower rooms</e1> <e2>have an emergency release mechanism so that they are capable of being opened outwards, from the outside , in case of emergency</e2>.",none,none | |