Unit 17 Building Regulations Assessment Number 1 ‘History and Purpose’ Date of issue : March 23rd 2015 To be submitted by: April 29th 2015 This assessment provides an opportunity to complete the criteria described in the shaded boxes below. Please refer over the page for the assessment tasks you will need to do to satisfy the criteria identified. Signed: Date: Tutor Signed: Date: IV pre-issue Signed: Date: IV post-assessment Please turn over for assessment tasks…….. Achieved? 1stfinal P1Examine the factors that have influenced the historical development of building control and explain their significance P2Discuss the legislation and documentation associated with building control and their application P3Identify the various Approved Documents that comprise the building regulations P4Describe the application and enforcement of the Building Regulations P5Explain the approval procedures used in Building Control P6Evaluate the documentation used to support Building Control P7Discuss the powers of local authority Building Control officers and approved inspectors P8Produce a specimen Building Regulations application, with all necessary documentation M1Explain the particular implications of the Building Regulations for low rise domestic and commercial construction M2Propose answers to two queries related to the interpretation of the Building Regulations M3Explain the procedures used to enforce the Building Regulations D1Justify the proposed solution to two separate Building Regulation issues D2Evaluate the specimen Building Regulation application, with all necessary documentation Student name: ………………………………………….…. Course of study: (Please tick)  Extended Dip. in Const. (ft)  Diploma in Const. (pt) tutor Jamie Owens

Authenticity; I certify that the work I have submitted for this assessment is entirely my own and that all other material has been properly referenced. Signature;………………………………………………………………………… name;………………… ……… Date;…………………………. Unit 17 Building Regulations Assessment Number 1 T his assignment is intended to develop an understanding of the purpose of and history behind the development of Building Regulations. Scenario : You have been employed as a construction consultant to manage the refurbishment and part new build project of mixed use project on behalf of your client, a Property speculator. The Ground and 1 st floors are to be given over to office / retail space with the 2 nd floor given over to residential accommodation in the form of flats. Part of the refurbishment works include: Rewiring of electrical circuits, including new installations Addition of a number of bathrooms – both in the residential areas and commercial areas. Blocking up of a number of internal doorways and forming openings in structural walls. Your Client is unsure what the Building Regulations are and why they have to apply for Building Regulation approval for the proposed works to the scheme. In your capacity as Consultant on the Project, In the form of an illustrated written report of not less than 2500 words. Tasks; 1.Identify and fully explain the factors that have influenced the historic development of building control and explain their significance (P1) 2.Identify and describe the legislation and documents within building control, paying attention to the various building acts and various building control documentation (P2) 3.Explain and discuss the implications of applying the Building Regulations for low rise domestic and commercial construction. With reference to the refurbishment works detailed above, demonstrate your understanding of how the regulations affect the design and construction of domestic buildings, including alteration works. (M1) 4. Identify the correct Approved Documents relating to TWO of the scenarios given above and explain and justify the minimum standards required in order to satisfy Building Regulations. (D1) Nb: If anything written or illustrated is not your own work you must provide footnotes to identify the reference source/s (book, website, handout etc.) you have used. Submit your illustrated written report through the reception window on or before the submission date, with this sheet at the front. Your work should be attached ‘behind’ this sheet, with the authenticity statement (at the bottom of this page) acknowledged by signature.