Site preparation and resistance to contaminants and moisture

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012: Technical Booklet C

Department of Finance and Personnel for Northern Ireland, 2012
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Partially replaced or revised by new document

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012: Technical Booklet

Abstract

Gives the performance standards and design provisions for compliance with the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 relating to site preparation and resistance to contaminants and moisture.

History

Came into effect 31 October 2012. Replaces draft version published June 2012. Supersedes DOENI Technical Booklet C: Preparation of site and resistance to moisture 1994. To be read in conjunction with Amendments Booklet AMD 7 'Amendments to Technical Booklet B, Technical Booklet C, Technical Booklet E' (DOF, 2022).

Subjects

  • Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
  • Site investigation
  • Building structure
  • Building foundations/ground floors
  • Coverings and surface finishes
  • Cladding/covering
  • Legal issues and management
  • Building control
  • Waterproofing/damp proofing
  • Pollution/waste disposal/contaminated land
  • Building control, Northern Ireland
  • Special subject areas
  • Environmental issues/energy

Publisher History

Department of Finance and Personnel for Northern Ireland merged with others to form the Department of Finance. The Department of Finance and Personnel for Northern Ireland was responsible for improving public services, enabling efficient government and driving investment and sustainable development.

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