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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
Wall Ties
Outline and purpose
Installation considerations
- All wall ties must comply to I.S. EN845-1:2003 + A1:2008 and should carry the mark of the manufacturer and wall tie type.
- Wall ties must be nailed to the studwork; attaching wall ties to sheathing material only is not acceptable.
- The uppermost wall ties should be positioned 225 mm below the top of the masonry outer leaf.
- The bottom most should be positioned 225 mm above the DPC level unless specified otherwise.
- They should not exceed a horizontal spacing of 405 to 605 mm depending on stud centres.
- They should not exceed a vertical spacing of 450 and 225 mm at opes through the external wall.
- They should not exceed the spacing of 225 mm at movement joints and must be staggered at either side of the joint.
- Each tie must also extend a minimum of 50 mm into the masonry outer leaf.