Guidance on evaluation of development proposals on sites where methane and carbon dioxide are present
Report
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Report
Abstract
Advice on ground gases within the context of residential developments, covering identification of ground gas sources, preliminary risk assessment requirements, methods for investigating ground gases and risk assessment.
History
In April 2024 NHBC announced their intent to withdraw support and recognition of this publication. This will not be an immediate enactment and will be subject to a transitional arrangement that will expire as of 1st July 2025. March 2007 edition. RSK Group Plc was commissioned by the National House Building Council (NHBC) to produce this report.
Subjects
- Pollution/waste disposal/contaminated land
- Special subject areas
- Environmental issues/energy
Publisher History
Formed in 1936, the NHBC is the standard setting body for new and newly converted homes in the UK.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
Accuris
We connect trusted knowledge to customers' workflows – mitigating risk, increasing efficiency and accelerating innovation For more than 60 years, leading R&D and engineering-intensive organizations have relied on us to achieve on-time, on-budget delivery of complex projects and new products. We deliver an unparalleled combination of technical content and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to surface answers from the vast universe of technical knowledge, both inside and outside the organization. In a single interface, we connect the dots between information scattered across many different sources, allowing technical professionals to make better, more informed decisions faster.