Useful Contacts & links to useful websites —
Building Safety Regulator and changes 1st October 2023
- https://www.find-a-building-control-approver.service.gov.uk/public-register-england National register of Building Control Approvers
- https://www.gov.uk/guidance/design-and-building-work-meeting-building-requirements (The duties and competence requirements for building regulations that clients, designers and contractors must meet.)
- https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/opinion/the-regs-all-change-new-building-control-processes-take-effect-next-month (article on stakeholder roles under the Building Safety Regulator)
- https://www.gov.uk/building-regulations-approval (when do I need building regulations approval)
- https://buildingsafety.campaign.gov.uk/ BSR High Rise Buildings and The Building Safety Act 2022
- https://www.hse.gov.uk/building-safety/building-control/codes-standards.htm (HSE BSR Building Control Professional codes and standards)
Useful Contacts & Organisations that you may find of assistance:
- http://www.cic.org.uk/ – The Construction Industry Council As the body designated by the Secretary of State in England and Welsh Ministers in Wales, CICAIR Ltd maintains and operates the Construction Industry Council Approved Inspectors Register (CICAIR).
- https://cbuilde.com/ – Chartered Association of Building Engineers
- http://www.rics.org/uk/ – The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
- http://www.ifsm.org.uk/ – The Institute of Fire Safety Managers
- https://leics-fire.gov.uk/your-safety/at-work/ – Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (fire guidance)
- https://www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/training.htm#awareness – Asbestos awareness HSE
Thermal Insulation Guidance:
- https://proctorgroup.com/thermal-solutions
- https://www.ecotherm.co.uk/ – ECOTHERM insulation including installation guides
- https://unilininsulation.co.uk/technical/technical-resources/ – Unilin insulation including installation guide
- https://insulation-uk.com/ – CELOTEX insulation including installation guides
- https://www.jablite.co.uk/technical-resources/ – JABLITE insulation including installation guides
- https://www.knaufinsulation.co.uk/ – KNAUF insulation including installation guides
- https://www.rockwool.com/uk/products-and-applications/ – Rockwool insulation including installation guides
- https://ybsinsulation.com/brands/superquilt/ – YBS insulation multi foil insulation
- https://www.recticelinsulation.com/en-gb/roof-insulation – Recticel insulation boards
Approved Documents:
- https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/approved-documents – Download the approved documents
- http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/buildingregulations/approveddocuments/partl/bcassociateddocuments9/acd – Accredited construction details for Approved Document L and thermal bridges
Windows and Glazing (Thermal and Fire Glazing):
- https://www.bfrc.org/homeowners – BFRC link, this is the UK’s national system for rating Energy Efficient Windows, find windows rated from A-G and details of companies who provide them.
- https://www.ggf.org.uk/download/rules-of-the-glass-and-glazing-federation/ – Link to Glass and Glazing Federation guide to Fire Resistant Glazing
Loft Conversion Project Guide 2010:
- https://www.constructionproducts.org.uk/publications/technical-and-regulatory/loft-conversion-project-guide/ – Loft project guide easy to use guide, very comprehensive document, download as a free PDF copy or purchase a hard copy. Construction products association.
Sewers and Building Work (Build Over Agreements):
- https://www.stwater.co.uk/my-supply/altering-your-property-or-supply/building-over-sewers/ – Guide to building over sewers includes a download area of application forms and guidance.
Legal Contracts for Domestic Extensions and Choosing a Builder:
- https://www.jctltd.co.uk/category/home-owner-contracts – JCT Homeowner Contracts are ready-made, down loadable building contracts you can fill in on screen and print off at home.
- http://www.fmb.org.uk/find-a-builder/free-contracts/ – Federation of Master Builders Download FREE FMB Plain English Contracts
- https://www.fmb.org.uk/find-a-builder/ultimate-guides-to-home-renovation/how-to-choose-a-builder.html FMB How to choose a builder
Building Work Issues (independent advice when things go wrong)
- https://www.ricsfirms.com/residential/legal-issues/expert-witness/ Independent Expert witness for when legal options need consideration
- https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/getting-home-improvements-done/problem-with-home-improvements/ Citizen advice problem with home improvements