Aspects

of
construction
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CONSTRUCTION ASPECTS
• Economic aspects: aspects of construction works, parts of works,
processes or services related to their life cycle that can cause a
change to economic conditions.
• Environmental aspects: aspects of construction works, parts of
works, processes or services related to their life cycle that can cause a
change to the environment.
• Social aspects: aspects of construction works, parts of works,
processes or services related to their life cycle that can cause a
change to society or quality of life.
CONSTRUCTION ASPECT OF BUILDING
• Structure:-The regulations set minimum standards to ensure that
buildings are designed and constructed to be structurally sound.
• Fire safety:-Covers all fire precaution measures including means of
escape in case of fire, detection and warning systems, structural fire
resistance, fire separation and access for fire fighting.
• Site preparation and resistance to contaminants and moisture:-
Includes requirements for weather and watertightness of buildings,
site preparation and measures to deal with contaminated land and
gasses from the ground as well as the control of condensation in roof
spaces.
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• Toxic substances:-Controls against the use of certain toxic materials in
buildings.
• Resistance to the passage of sound:-Includes requirements for sound
insulation between buildings, rooms for residential purposes and
between rooms in dwellings in new and existing buildings. Also
covered are acoustic standards for schools.
• Ventilation:-Includes standards for ventilation in domestic and
commercial buildings
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• Hygiene, hot water safety and water efficiency:-The regulations include
standards for the provision of water, washing and hygienic sanitary facilities in
buildings. Requirements are also in place to ensure buildings have safe hot water
systems and use fittings and appliances that are water-efficient.

• Drainage and waste disposal:-Covers provision for foul and surface water
drainage

• Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems:-Covers the construction

installation and use of boilers, chimneys, flues, hearths and fuel storage
installations.
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• Protection from falling, collision and impact:-Includes standards for
the safety of stairways, ramps and ladders as well as requirements for
balustrading window guarding and vehicle barriers.
• Conservation of fuel and power:-Energy efficient requirements apply
to all buildings that use energy to heat an indoor climate. The
requirements apply to new buildings, extensions to buildings, new or
replacement fixed heating installations, and to renovation works that
are carried out to elements within the thermal envelope of a building.
CONSTRUCTION ASPECT OF BUILDING
• Access and use of buildings:-Includes access requirements to dwellings
and non-domestic buildings. Also covers the provision of accessible
sanitary conveniences.
• Glazing - safety in relation to impact, opening and cleaning;_Includes
requirements for the use of safety glazing, awareness of glazed areas in
buildings and the uses, operation and cleaning of windows.
• Electrical safety:-Covers the design, installation, inspection, testing and
safety of electrical installations.