Building Regulations, Codes and Standards

The book provides a comprehensive guide to the building regulations,codes, and standards in England, including an overview of basic definitions and requirements, supplementary digital checklists, changes to the regulations introduced in 2022, and comparison of building regulations and advanced codes and standards in Europe, North America, Australasia, and Japan. It is a valuable resource for practitioners across a range of built environment disciplines, as well as researchers and students.

Format: Hardback
Length: 248 pages
Publication date: 04 October 2022
Publisher: ICE Publishing

Building Regulations,Codes and Standards is a comprehensive guide to the requirements of building regulations, providing clear explanations on how to achieve compliance for safe, sustainable, and healthy developments. This book, in conjunction with supplementary digital checklists, serves as a valuable resource for ensuring compliance across all technical areas. By integrating safety, environmental performance, and occupant well-being as cohesive considerations, the book showcases how these requirements can be seamlessly integrated into the design and construction process.

The book offers an overview of basic definitions and requirements within the building regulations in England, encompassing functional requirements and guidance from approved documents for domestic and commercial development. It also includes supplementary digital checklists, which serve as a one-stop aid for complying with all technical requirements. The book covers changes to the building regulations introduced in 2022, including updates to Approved Document B following the Hackitt Review. It provides a comparison of building regulations and advanced codes and standards applied in Europe, North America, Australasia, and Japan. Additionally, the book offers an overview of leading voluntary building rating schemes such as BREEAM New Construction, the Well Building Standard, and Home Quality Mark. It serves as a blueprint for an internationally applicable regulatory framework to address global challenges like climate change, encompassing all relevant technical areas, design process considerations, and digital tools for consistent data management across projects.

Building Regulations,Codes and Standards is a valuable resource for practitioners across various built environment disciplines, including engineers, architects, surveyors, and developers. It equips professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complex regulatory landscape and create buildings that prioritize safety, sustainability, and occupant well-being. By aligning requirements with design principles, the book promotes the integration of sustainable practices into the built environment, fostering a greener and more resilient future.

Weight: 500g
ISBN-13: 9780727765352