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NHBC Technical newsletter - November 2015

Technical Extra 19

NHBC Technical newsletter - November 2015

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Technical Extra

Abstract

Subdivided into four sections: NHBC Standards; regulation and compliance; guidance and good practice; information and support. Covers: standards 2016 and the NHBC 3D viewer app; waterproofing of basements and other below ground structures; sprinklers in Wales; sustainable drainage systems; changes to BS 7671 - consumer units; avoiding common fire safety issues; heat networks - code of practice for the UK; NHBC Foundation publications; information and support.

History

Technical Extra publication replaces Standards Extra and Sustainability Extra.

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Publisher History

Formed in 1936, the NHBC is the standard setting body for new and newly converted homes in the UK.


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