Title:
A practical guide to alterations and extensions
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Publication Information:
London : E & FN Spon, 1995
ISBN:
9780419200802
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Summary
Summary
This simple-to-use, practical guide to altering or extending property is invaluable to all those who are trying to ensure that the processes involved are carried out efficiently and cost-effectively. For those working or planning to work in the construction industry, it will remind them of the pitfalls of local requirements, building control and planning.
Author Notes
Erik M. Altmann, Axel Cleeremans, Christian D. Schunn, Wayne D. Gray
Table of Contents
| Preface |
| Acknowledgements |
| Part 1 Introduction |
| A general guide to drawing the plan |
| The need for control |
| The local authority |
| Part 2 More on planning |
| Council planning policies |
| Is planning approval necessary? |
| Applying for planning permission |
| Conservation areas/listed buildings/tree preservation orders |
| Other design aspects for consideration |
| Part 3 More on building control |
| More on building control |
| Is building control approval required? |
| Making the building control submission |
| Part 4 Building construction |
| Notes concerning new Approved Document L - Conservation of Fuel and Power (1995 Edition) |
| The foundations |
| External walls |
| Internal walls |
| Ground floors |
| Timber upper floors |
| Flat roofs |
| Pitched roofs |
| Finishes etc |
| Ventilation to habitable rooms, kitchens, bathrooms and WCs |
| Staircases |
| Drainage and plumbing |
| Other building control aspects |
| Part 5: Mainly for consultants/conclusion Preparing to meet the client |
| Meeting the client |
| Conclusion |
| Appendices |
| Appendix A Check list of items not addressed or often missed off plans |
| Appendix B A standard specification |
| Appendix C Building construction terminology |
| Appendix D General notes and standard conditions of engagement |
| Index |
