Withdrawal of structural design standards (British Standards) and updating Approved Documents A and C

Circular Letter

Department for Communities and Local Government, 2010
Withdrawal of structural design standards (British Standards) and updating Approved Documents A and C Download document

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Current

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Core Supplement

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Circular Letter

Abstract

Provides clarification for Building Control Bodies of the effect of the Eurocodes and the corresponding conflicting British Standards that will be withdrawn in March 2010. Some of these documents are referenced in the Building Regulations Approved Documents A (Structure) and Approved Document C (Site preparation and resistance to contaminants and moisture).

History

Circular letter dated 29 January 2010.

Subjects

  • Legal issues and management
  • Building control, England and Wales
  • Building control

Publisher History

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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