ASUC recommended minimum site investigation for typical domestic 1, 2 and 3 storey buildings

Technical Guidance Note 01

ASUCplus, 2011
ASUC recommended minimum site investigation for typical domestic 1, 2 and 3 storey buildings Download document

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Building Supplement

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Technical Guidance Note

Abstract

These recommendations aim to reduce the overall costs to insurers by establishing the minimum standard of investigation. It is recognised that 'full' site investigations are rarely carried out and in the majority of cases would not be economically justifiable.

History

Supersedes: Technical Guide 01 Recommended minimum site investigation for typical domestic 1, 2 and 3 storey buildings (ASUCplus, 2000).

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9780954537029

Subjects

  • Building foundations/ground floors
  • Groundwork/site investigation for buildings
  • Building structure

Publisher History

Formerly known as the Association of Specialist Underpinning Contractors (ASUC). This independent trade association promotes professional and technical competence within the subsidence industry. Also includes specialist domestic services for underpinning and subsidence repair techniques, engineered foundation solutions and retrofit basement construction.

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