A3 (disproportionate collapse) - building work to add a storey and lift shaft to an existing four storey block of flats

Determinations Decision Letters 45/1/225

Department for Communities and Local Government, 2006
A3 (disproportionate collapse) - building work to add a storey and lift shaft to an existing four storey block of flats Download document

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Abstract

Determination of compliance with requirement A3 of the Building Regulations 2000. Relates to a purpose-built 1970s block of flats. The ground floor comprises eight garages with three identical floors above providing four one/two bedroom flats on each floor. The proposed extension will provide an additional two two-bedroom flats on top of the existing building.

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Issued: 15/11/06.

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  • Building structure
  • Building control
  • Types of Spaces within buildings
  • Extensions/conservatories
  • Building control, England and Wales
  • Legal issues and management
  • Building types
  • Housing/residential facilities

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Now known as the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. The Department for Communities and Local Government is a UK Government department that works to create thriving, sustainable, vibrant communities that improve everyone's quality of life. This includes housing, improving public services, regeneration, sustainability and the prevention of anti-social behaviour. They were formerly known as the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

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