Providing Technical support & Training for the Glass & Fenestration Industry
Understanding Building Regulations
Course Description
This course has been designed specifically for the glass & fenestration industry. Starting with general information in regard to the Regulations it will then cover all areas of legislation which impacts on our industry such as energy efficiency, ventilation and fire protection.
Who is this for?
Information is suitable and designed for surveyors, installers, sales personnel, order administrators and those new to the industry.
What type of course?
The course is available as online, tutor guided or classroom based.
England
Approved Documents covered
A: Structure
B: Fire safety
E: Resistance to the passage of sound
F: Ventilation
K: Protection against falling, collision and impact
L: Conservation of fuel and power
M: Access to and use of buildings
O: Overheating mitigation
Q: Security - dwellings
7: Materials and workmanship
A: Structure
B: Fire safety
E: Resistance to the passage of sound
F: Ventilation
K: Protection against falling, collision and impact
L: Conservation of fuel and power
M: Access to and use of buildings
N: Glazing - in relation to impact, opening & cleaning
O: Overheating mitigation
Q: Security - dwellings
7: Materials and workmanship
Wales
Approved Documents covered
Scotland
Technical Handbook sections covered
1: Structure
2: Fire
3: Environment
4: Safety
5: Noise
6: Energy
7: Sustainability
Northern Ireland
Technical Booklets covered
B: Materials & Workmanship
D: Structure
E: Fire safety
F: Conservation of fuel and power
G: Resistance to the passage of sound
H: Stairs, ramps, guarding and protection from impact
K: Ventilation
L: Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems
R: Access to and use of buildings
V: Glazing