Guidance

This four page guidance note provides 2022 Changes to Approved Document Part L1 Conservation of Fuel and Power in New and Existing Dwellings.

This one-page guidance gives an overview of the new BS 5534:2014+A2:2018 revision which included requirements for a new test to analyse an underlay’s ability to withstand wind uplift.

This eight page bulletin gives advice for slating and tiling on metal roof decks. It brings together conventional slate and tile roof covering methods, traditionally supported by timber roof structures, with the now established roof decking systems formed from roll formed metal sheet and sandwich panels, fixed to steel framed buildings.

This four page bulletin gives recommendations for the preparation and use of mortar for roof tiles, slates and fittings.

This guidance has been formulated to clarify the requirements in the British standards and BBA Bulletin No2 when leaving roofing underlays exposed for a period of time prior to the final roof covering being installed.

This guidance explains what people need to do regarding CSCS cards and the withdrawal of industry accreditation (IA) also known as Grandfather Rights. The guidance also covers CSR and SCORE cards to cover all devolved nations.

This four page guidance note covers the design stage, installation and explains how they fit with The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015).

The guidance gives an overview of the standard to help contractors install slate and tile roof coverings according to BS 8000-6. It also has references to further information, including the original BS 8000-6 and NFRC technical documents.

Following a 2021 revision to BS 5250 – Management of moisture in buildings - Code of practice, this guide highlights the changes that apply specifically to flat roofing. The guide gives an overview of the changes for the different types of flat roofs as well as a summary of the changes to BS 5250.

This guidance sets out the competence requirements of the act and how competence can be demonstrated. It covers the definition and role of a Principal Contractor (PC) and Principal Designer (PD).

This guidance sets out the considerations for contractors to help ensure they are aware and fulfilling their responsibilities and obligations under the Act.