Building Regulations
Part A: Structural Safety Part B: Fire Safety Part C: Resistance to contaminants and moisture
Part D: Toxic Substances
Part E: Resistance to sound
Part F: Ventilation
Part G: Sanitation, Hot Water Safety and Water Efficiency
Part H: Drainage and waste disposal
Part J: Heat producing appliances
Part K: Protection from falling
Part L: Conservation of fuel and power
Part M: Access to and Use of Buildings
Part N: Glazing Safety
Part P: Electrical Safety
Part A: Structural Safety
Buildings have to be designed, constructed and redesigned in such a way so that they can be structurally safe and solidly built. They should not weaken or damage the structural stability of other buildings. It sets design standards that need to be taken under consideration when constructing buildings. In addition, it provides basic design rules for traditional domestic buildings in terms of masonry and timber elements.
Part B: Fire Safety
This part contains fire precautionary measures that are required to give safety from fire in terms of inhabitants and fire fighters. ...
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...is a must to make an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). A carbon emission rating needs to be measured before and after the building is constructed.
Part M: Access to and Use of Buildings
Buildings should be easily accessible and be capable of circulation for all. This also includes standards for facilities for disabled people.
Part N: Glazing Safety
This deals with requirements of safety glazing to avoid impact hazard and for the understanding of glazed areas. Safety requirements related with work, performance and cleaning of windows are also dealt with in this part of the regulations.
Part P: Electrical Safety
This was introduced in 2006, which makes it the newest part of the regulations. This deals with the safe setting-up of electrical installations in new buildings, rewiring and, mending and changing to electrical circuits in existing buildings.
Brannigan, Francis L, and Glenn P. Corbett. Brannigan's Building Construction for the Fire Service. Sudbury, MA: National Fire Protection Association, 2007. Print.
... discussed within the scope of this paper but can be found in parts 3745-81-80 to 3745-81-90 of the Administrative Code (OEPA, n.d).
Once the suspected area is deemed to be safe under the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL), the property owner(s) must set up safe work practice procedures and rules for working in potential hazardous area(s).
The attacks of September 11 were some of the worst ever experienced in the history of the United States. These attacks generated a widespread feeling of insecurity and uncertainty throughout America, compelling the government to revise safety measures and protocol pertaining to the wellbeing of the United States. However, some aspects of security under modification, such as building codes, are being questioned by many. The collapse of the twin towers, due to the impact from the airplanes, spurred a movement focused on strengthening the integrity of skyscrapers and other high-rise buildings throughout the United States. Though the terrorist attacks proved to be a tremendous tragedy, the application of measures this great is not seen as a proven necessity. The circumstances of the incident proved to be so extraordinary that dramatic modifications to the structure of building should not take place because of such an event. Therefore, the building codes of skyscrapers should not be changed due to the terrorist attacks of September 11.
In chapter three of the current document, the analytical case studies are explained and the investigated buildings are described. Also, the observed damage in these buildings is studied.
There are seven different design principles, which Olmsted incorporated into his projects that start with the letter S: scenery, suitability, style, subordination, separation, sanitation, and service. The scenery aspect of design is about “the small spaces and areas [that are] intended for active use. [It is the] creation of designs that give an enhanced sense of space: indefinite boundaries [and the] constant opening up of new view.” Olmsted also wanted to avoid the “hard-edge [and] specimen planting” because these make the landscape seem less natural and more manmade. Suitability is the “creation of designs that are in keeping with the natural scenery and topography of the site: respect for, and full utilization of, the ‘genius of the place.’” Style has to do with “designing in specific styles, [because] each [various style will create] a particular effect” on the entire area. Depending on what is done, a calm place can be created that is full of richness or even a place that seems uneasy and full of mystery. Subordination is the overall design and the effect it is intended to achieve. Separation deals with “areas designed in different styles.” Each one needs to be set apart from one another “in order to insure safety of use and reduce distractions for those using the space; separation of conflicting or incompatible uses.” Sanitation is about creating a place that has “adequate drainage and other engineering considerations [that] promote both the physical and mental health of” people who occupy the space. In service, the designs should “service a
There should also be a well-stocked first-aid box and there needs to be a fully trained and up to date first aider available at all times. They also need to provide a physically safe environment by completing risk assessments of the setting, and keeping the setting safe, such as who comes in and out of the building, like locks on the door, and only being able to open it from the inside. The setting should also be checking that the fire alarms are working on a regular basis, and have a procedure in place of what happens if there is a fire. The setting also needs to ensure that behaviour remains within safe boundaries by establishing and following a behaviour policy that they have, and ensuring that behaviour that is likely to cause harm or upset to others is not permitted and is handled effectively. Also they are to ensure that children and young people’s development is supported by regularly observing and assessing the development of the individual children, and planning appropriate activities and opportunities to support development and meet individual
...egies and LEED certification, the costs of the building can actually offset by the benefits, because of the large energy saving and the positive externalities. The concept of Green building cannot be limited by one by one individual cases. For the whole society’s well-being, the concept of Green Building should be extended to the concept of Green City, just like mayor of Chicago claims, the “green city” is the future of modern cities, to achieve the goal of “green city”, we need to start with green buildings. To encourage more and more residents to support green buildings, buy green buildings and apply the environmental friendly habits in their daily life, the existing Green Building projects have the responsibility to express its “green” to more people and also the green building program such as LEED need to do more in conducting the idea of Green Building.
In order to create innovative public architecture, considered to be the most civic, costly, time intensive and physical of the arts, the project holds a degree of risk, strife, and negotiation . Overcoming these tasks and creating worthy public architecture is a challenge designers try to accomplish, but are rarely successful. The people involved in a potential public building, can be larger than the building itself. Public architecture tries to please all, even the doubters and critics, but because of the all these factors, a building is closer to failing than succeeding.
This law is for everybody. This is a written law that must be followed by everyone. If someone breaks these laws then they will face charges. This law ensures that health and safety is done properly.
Concrete also has its advantages. Concrete does not corrode, therefore concrete structures require less maintenance. Besides that, concrete has resistance to fire, therefore it is safer compare to the timber structure. Concrete has also resistance to cyclic loading.
The structural engineers use geometry in their design in order to calculate the spacing of their columns and beams for proper strength for the building.
When your facility is being designed you need to be included so you can ensure the security measures you want are in place. This way you are able to incorporate your needs and...
With the help of architectural engineers, our world has become very civilized and advanced over the past decades. Like all other engineers, architectural engineers use logic and creativity to solve problems. They come up with effective designs to assist people in their everyday tasks. In our daily lives we are surrounded by buildings. Places that were once a dessert are turned into cities that now hold amazing buildings. Houses, schools, shopping centers, offices, apartments, airports, etc. are very essential in our society. These buildings do not only please the eye, but they also provide us with shelter and are made to withstand hurricanes, earthquakes, snow storms, and strong winds. Would these buildings still function efficiently and provide us with a stable shelter if it were not for architectural engineers? There are different engineers with each their own expertise, but for buildings in particular, architectural engineers are needed. Architectural engineering, also known as building engineering, is an interdisciplinary program that integrates important knowledge from different disciplines such as civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering , architecture, physics, chemistry, biology, and economics (“Building Engineering”). An architectural engineering professional has to master all the different disciplines because the design of building systems often requires the application of the disciplines. Architectural engineers are important in today’s society because they possess the knowledge and qualifications to work on complex buildings, lead project teams, and most importantly, to provide us with a safe environment.
Creating the awareness among the students helps them on the various ways to avoid fires. If possible students are advised to ensure that all the fire alarms and extinguishers are in working conditions at all times. They should also be careful and alert when using any appliance that is likely to cause a fire and avoid using anything that is prohibited in the rooms.