Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
Client Mr P Sadozai
Prepared by K Awan, CEng, MICE
To be read in conjunction with Drawing No KD/01 dated 24th November 2015
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1. GENERAL
1.1
The Contractor is to be familiar with all relevant codes of practice and current Building
Regulations.
1.2
Do not scale from the drawings, all dimensions and calculations to be checked and verified
on site.
1.3
All materials and products are to be installed in accordance with manufacturers
specifications and recommendations.
1.4
All changes to the specification and drawings will be agreed with the Clients Supervising
Officer before work commences.
1.5
All materials must be fit for the intended use and comply with the relevant British Standards.
1.6
The owner is to satisfy the requirements of the Party Wall Act, where required prior to
commencing works on site. Agree works on the boundary with the neighbours in writing.
1.7
The contractor is to ensure that all materials, which are finally selected by the contractor,
are installed in full accordance with the manufacturers instructions. The main contractor should
seek the manufacturers specialist design advice for materials where necessary.
1.8
All affected works are to be made good and left in a clean and workmanlike manner. All
construction to be in accordance with the relevant Codes of Practice, British Standards and the
Building Regulations as amended any recommendations that the Building Inspector may make either
before or during building operations. The main contractor is to allow for all builders work and
attendances required to the sub contract trades.
1.9
Plasterboard to be Gyproc boards to be fixed in position with Gyproc nails. All joints
between boards are to be fully sealed in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions. Well
seal perimeter of partitions and services penetrations using Owens Coming Quietzone Acoustic
Sealant. All joints to be scrim taped to receive 3mm skim plaster finish.
2. FOUNDATIONS
2.1
1000mm x 600mm (supporting cavity walls) and 1000mm x 400mm (supporting internal load
bearing blockwork) to be trench fill foundations, concrete mix to conform to BS EN 206-1 and BS
8500- ST2 or GEN1. All foundations to be a minimum of 1000mm below ground level, exact depth to
be agreed on site with Building Control Officer to suit site conditions. All constructed in accordance
with BS 8004:1986 Code of Practice for Foundations. Ensure foundations are constructed below
invert level of any adjacent drains. Where drains cross over the foundation reinforced concrete
lintol to be provide to support wall over. Note that should any adverse soil conditions or difference
in soil type be found or any major tree roots in excavations, the Building Control Officer is to be
contacted and the advice of a structural engineer should be sought.
2.2
Walls below DPC level up to 1m deep are to be constructed with two skins of 7N/mm
100mm dense concrete blocks 1:3 cement mortar in-filled with concrete to a maximum of 225mm
below DPC level. Block and cavity width and wall tie spacing, etc, to be same as the wall above, but
with a row of wall ties to support the cavity wall insulation below DPC level
4. EXTERNAL WALLS
4.1
To achieve minimum U Value of 0.28W/mK, 100mm Thremalite turbo K value 0.11, min
compressive strenght 2.9N/mm2 and 102.5 mm facing bricks to match existing. 100mm clear
residual cavity, 100mm Earthwood Dritherm fibreglass insulation fixed to 100mm Thermalite
internal lightweight block. Internal finish, 12.5 mm thick plaster board on dabs (density of 15kg/m2),
with 3mm skim plaster coat. Block walls to be centred on foundations and built with 1:1:6 cement
mortar to BS 5628.
4.6A
4.6A.1 100mm Thremalite turbo K value 0.11, min compressive strenght 2.9N/mm2. Internal finish,
12.5 mm thick plaster board on dabs (density of 15kg/m2), with 3mm skim plaster coat. Block walls
to be centred on foundations and built with 1:1:6 cement mortar to BS 5628. DPC - Provide
horizontal strip polymer (hyload), type A to BS 743 damp proof course minimum 150mm above
external ground level. New DPC to be made continuous with floor DPM.
8. ROOF GUTTERING
8.1
Supply and fit UPVC guttering 112mm half round and 63mmdown pipe to fascia board and
wall. Discharge into new rainwater gully. Gully to be connected to 100mm UPVC underground
drainage pipes and fittings BS 4660 connected to new soakway 5m from existing building.
8.2
Drains under buildings to be encased in 150mm concrete and RC concrete lintols provided at
pass through points in walls. External drains encased in 150mm pea shingle and laid to 1:40 fall.
8.3 Inspection chambers to be provided at change in direction with covers.
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9. FIRST FLOOR
10.1 Floor to be constructed of kiln dried structural grade timber joists 50 x 200mm C16 at
400mmm centres. Joists to be supported by heavy-duty proprietary galvanized metal restraint joist
hangers built into walls or fixed to treated timber wall plates (same sizes as joists) resin bolted to
walls at 600mm centres using approved 16mm diameter stainless steel fixings. Alternatively, joists
can be built into walls using approved proprietary sealed joist caps. Joists are to be doubled up and
bolted together for trimmers, under partitions and baths. Double joists should be mechanically fixed
together using at least two bolted connections or at 1/3rd spacing, using 12mm diameter high
tensile bolts & 3 x 50mm steel washers at each bolt end. Joists . Floor joists to be provided with 1
row of 38 x depth solid strutting at ends between joist hangers or proprietary galvanized struts to
BS EN 10327 fixed as manufacturers details, at 2 rows at 1/3 centres.
10.2 Floor void between joists to be insulated with a minimum thickness of 100 mm of 10Kg/m
proprietary sound insulation quilt, ceiling to be a minimum 12.5mm plasterboard and skim and floor
joist covering to be a minimum of 20mm softwood tongue and groove softwood boards or
particle/chipboard to give overall 30 minutes fire resistance. In areas such as kitchens, utility rooms
and bathrooms, flooring to be moisture resistant grade in accordance with BS7331:1990. Floor joists
to be provided with 1 row of 38 x depth solid strutting at ends between joist hangers or
proprietary galvanized struts to BS EN 10327 fixed as manufacturers details, at 2 rows at 1/3
centres.
10. PLASTERBOARDING
11.1 All Plasterboards to be fixed in position with Gyproc nails. All joints between boards are to
be fully sealed in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions. Well seal perimeter of
partitions and services penetrations using Owens Coming Quietzone Acoustic Sealant. All joints to be
scrim taped to receive 3mm skim plaster finish.
12.
MECHANICAL VENTILATION
13.1 Kitchen will be mechanically ventilated by either an extractor hood installed within 300mm
from centre line of hob and extracting to external air at a rate of 30l/s or by an extract fan fitted
anywhere extracting at a rate of 60l/s. Ventilators to operate intermittently. Ventilation
provision to be in accordance with the Domestic ventilation compliance guide. Intermittent
extract fans to BS EN 13141-4. Cooker hoods to BS EN 13141-3. Bathroom to be ventilated
wither by a wall mounted fan pull chord controlled to extract 30l/s or ceiling mounted and
controlled by light switch with 15 minute overrun. All fans to have manual override isolator
switch at high level external to room and humidistat controls fitted as standard. Termination
should be at roof level through a suitable tile vent or through external walls. Allow for insulating
ducting within any roof void to reduce condensation. Condensation traps to be provided as
necessary.
13.2 All fixed mechanical ventilation systems in the kitchen and Bathrooms are to be tested and
adjusted, shall be commissioned and a commissioning notice given to the Building Control no later
than 5 days after final testing.
13.3 The contractor shall provide the owner appropriate information and guides for maintaining
and operating the ventilation system.
13.
LINTOLS
14.1 Provide Catnic prefabricated steel lintels to BS 5977: Part II to all openings. All lintels to be
insulated. Bed on mortar with a minimum bearing of not less than 150mm. Ensure internal surface is
covered with a minimum of 15mm of plaster. Provide cavity trays/dpc over all lintels if required with
stop ends and weep holes at 900mm centres with a minimum of two per cavity tray.
14.2 Internal -Lintel widths are to be equal to wall thickness. All lintels over 750mm sized internal
door openings to be 65mm deep pre-stressed concrete plank lintels. 150mm deep lintels are to be
used for 900mm sized internal door openings. Lintels to have a minimum bearing of 150mm on each
end. Any existing lintels carrying additional loads are to be exposed for inspection at
commencement of work on site. All pre-stressed concrete lintels to be designed and manufactured
in accordance with BS 8110, with a concrete strength of 50 or 40 N/mm and incorporating steel
strands to BS 5896 to support loadings assessed to BS 5977 Part 1.
15.
15.1
Sinks with hot and cold running water are to be provided in all food preparation areas.
15.2 Bathrooms to be fitted with either a bath or shower. Hot & cold water taps to wash basins,
baths, showers & sinks including external taps to have water from a wholesome water supply.
16.
16.1 Install pipes, fittings and accessories in accordance with BS 5572. Waste pipe work to be
PVCu to BS4514 and traps to BS 3943.
16.2 All sanitary appliances connected the new soil vent pipe (SVP) which is to be extended
900mmm above the highest window.
16.3 WC - 100mm diameter at a minimum slope of 18mm/m and maximum slope of 90mm/m for
pipe work up to 6m in length connected to existing soil vent pipe (SVP).
16.4 Washbasin - Connected into 75mm deep seal trap into 32mm waste pipe connected to
100mm PVC vertical soil and vent pipe. 32mm diameter pipes at minimum slope of 18mm/m and
maximum slope of 22mm/m for pipe work up to 1.7m in length or 40mm diameter pipes at a
minimum slope of 18mm/m and maximum slope of 44mm/m for pipe work up to 3m in length
16.5 Sinks, Baths and Showers - To be taken to 75mm deep seal trap into 40mm diameter pipes
at a minimum slope of 18mm/m and maximum slope of 90mm/m for pipe work up to 3m in length
connected to SVP. Showers to be taken to shallow shower trap into 32mm waste pipe connection to
SVP.
17.
17.1 The existing foul drainage on site is to used - any new drainage runs to be constructed of
UPVc 100mm diameter pipes and fittings with flexible joints to BS 4660 laid and jointed in
accordance with the manufacturers recommendations and BS 8301. Pipes at a minimum 1:40 fall on
minimum 150mm granular bed surround in single size pea gravel or aggregate to BS 982 nominal
size 10mm. After testing backfill in layers not exceeding 300mm with selected material free from
vegetable matter, rubbish, frozen soil, stones and lumps retained by a 40mm sieve. Drains under
floor slab to be encased in 150mm concrete bed and surround with flexcell joints at all pipe joints.
Drains passing through walls to be taken through sleeve protection with a min 50mmm clear space
around pipe and brickwork above supported with concrete lintel. Foul branch drains from soil and
vent pipes to be taken via inspection chambers and connected to existing.
17.2 Any new drainage chambers to be 450mm diameter pre-formed plastic inspection chamber
and benching to BS 7158. Provide 150mm concrete bed and surround to Inspection Chambers. Make
pipe work connections as indicated on drawing and provide stop caps to unused branches. The
maximum depth of Inspection Chamber to be 1200mm.
18.
NEW STAIRCASE
18.1
To be constructed in accordance with BS585 Part 1 1989. Risers and goings to suit site
conditions.
Maximum rise of 220mm
Minimum going of 220mm
Max pitch of 42 degrees
Twice the riseand the going must be between 550 and 700mm
18.2
Goings on tapered treads to be measured at the centre of the tread. A minimum tread
width of 50mm is to be maintained at the narrow end. Provide a handrail to one side of the
staircase. Handrail to be at a height of between 900mm measured to the top of the handrail from
the pitch line of the stairs. At floor level and landing height of handrail to be 1000mm. Ensure a
minimum 900mm top and bottom landing areas clear of door swings. Guarding to open side of stairs
and landings to be agreed with client.
18.3 Provide guarding below handrail at open side with a 99mm maximum gap between vertical
banisters. Ensure a minimum 2000mm headroom over pitch line of stairs and landing area. Handrails
19.
HEATING INSTALLATION
20.
NOT USED
21.
SMOKE ALARMS
21.1 Interlinked mains operated smoke alarm/heat alarm with battery back-up fitted at ceiling
level (300mm away from any light fitting and wall) to BS 5446 & installed to BS 5839 pt6 BS5839-6:
2004 Grade D - category LD3 standard. Alarms must be interconnected to a separately fused mains
electricity supply with a transformer to comply with the current BS 7671 IEE regulations 17th Edition.
Provide a means of isolating power to the smoke alarms without isolating the lighting
21.2. See diagram below for positioning of smoke alarms.
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22.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
22.1 New electrical lighting and power circuits to be installed in accordance with Part P of
Building regulation, the relevant Codes of Practice and the latest IEE recommendations. All new
electrical work is to be designed, installed, inspected and tested in accordance with BS 7671 (IEE
Wiring Regulations 17th Edition). The works are to be undertaken by an installer registered
under a suitable electrical self certification scheme, or alternatively by a suitably qualified
person with a certificate of compliance produced by that person to Building Control on
completion of the works.
22.2 Lighting and power to be separately controlled circuits with further subdivision where
necessary to ensure compliance with BS 7671 (The IEE Wiring Regulations).
22.3
Install, test and commission the electrical work in accordance with BS 7671 (The IEE Wiring
Regulations) and requirements of the Electricity Supply Company to provide a safe, well insulated,
earth protected system capable of supplying the anticipated maximum demand.
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23.
LIGHT FITTINGS
23.1 New rooms to be fitted with low energy light fixings that only take lamps having a luminous
efficacy greater than 40 lumens per circuit-watt (such as fluorescent tubes and compact fluorescent
lamps).
24.
ACCESS STATEMENT
24.1 Access to the dwelling is provided via a footpath off the driveway. The footpath provides a
level approach to the dwelling. The principal entrance door will be minimum 910mm structural
opening providing 750mm min clearance between the frame and face of door leaf when open and
approached head on.
25.
25.1 Loft access traps must be sufficiently heavy to compress draught seals. Expanding
polyurethane sealing strip to be used between frame heads and underside of lintels. Soil and water
supply pipes to be sealed around where passing through floor and ceiling with mineral fibre quilt or
expanding polyurethane foam. All pipe services to be sealed around where penetrating hollow
construction or boxed voids.
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