NHBC Technical newsletter - September 2013

Technical Extra 11

National House Building Council, 2013
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Withdrawn, Document not available for download

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Core Supplement

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Technical Extra

Abstract

Subdivided into four sections: NHBC Standards; regulation and compliance; guidance and good practice; information and support. Covers: standard bracing in pitched roofs, commissioning gas installations, Building Regulations update, access provisions for new dwellings, pre-completion testing of fixed fans, defects in above ground drainage and associated works, HNBC Foundation and the Zero Carbon Hub, increased registrations placing demands on materials and skilled labour, site water testing, low-strength factory made mortar, and infiltration SuDS map. Also includes: technical news, information and support.

History

Withdrawn January 2024. Technical Extra publication replaces Standards Extra and Sustainability Extra.

Subjects

  • Legal issues and management
  • Standards/glossaries/reports
  • Reports

Publisher History

Formed in 1936, the NHBC is the standard setting body for new and newly converted homes in the UK.

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