Building Regulations - Part C - site preparation and resistance to contaminants and moisture: radon updated maps

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Department of Finance, 2016
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Abstract

Raises awareness amongst designers and contractors of two documents relating to radon: Radon in Northern Ireland: indicative atlas and BRE report BR 211 Radon: guidance on protective measures for new buildings.

History

Published September 2016. Relates to the following: Radon in Northern Ireland: indicative atlas (PHE, 2015); and BRE report BR 211 Radon: guidance on protective measures for new buildings (BRE, 2015).

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  • Legal issues and management
  • Building control, Northern Ireland
  • Pollution/waste disposal/contaminated land
  • Building control
  • Special subject areas
  • Environmental issues/energy
  • Radon gas

Publisher History

Department of Finance was formed from the merger of several others including Department of Finance and Personnel for Northern Ireland. The Department of Finance (DOF) is one of nine Northern Ireland departments, responsible for assisting the Northern Ireland Executive use resources and services for the benefit of the community appropriately and effectively.

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