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Building Regulations and Other Guidance
Part A Structure
Part B Fire Safety
Part C Site Preparation and Resistance to Contaminants and Moisture
Part D Toxic Substances
Part E Sound
Part F Means of Ventilation
Part G Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency
Part H Drainage and waste disposal
Part J Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems
Part K Protection from falling, collision and impact
Part L Conservation of fuel and power
Part M Access to and use of buildings
Part O Overheating
Part P Electrical safety
Part Q Security
Part R Physical infrastructure for high-speed electronic communications networks
Part S Infrastructure for the charging of electric vehicles
Air Leakage
Regulation 7 Materials and Workmanship
Radon
Building Energy Rating: EPC
Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Systems
Timber Frame Construction
Acceptable Construction Details
Typical Inspection Reports
Design
One the type of construction is chosen the air barrier construction is decided on and specified to meet the minimum allowances if there is uncontrolled ingress and egress of air through the building fabric.
Depending on the type of construction chosen, examples of air barriers include,
At floor level:
In-situ concrete/screeds.
Appropriately detailed radon membrane or damp-proof membrane (DPM), with laps, joints, and penetrations sealed.
In external walls:
Plaster finish.
Plasterboard with joints sealed.
Vapour control layer, e.g. 500-gauge polythene or proprietary membranes used in dry lined and timber/steel framed constructions.
Proprietary air barrier membranes.
At ceiling level:
Plaster finish.
Plasterboard with joints sealed.
Vapour control layer.
Proprietary air barrier membranes.