BuildingWorksSpecification

ConversionofLoftandRearSingleStoreyExtension
39ChatsworthGardens HarrowMiddlesex Version2 17thNovember2011

ClientMrSyedNasirAli PreparedbyKAwanCEng,MICE
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ConversionofLoftandRearSingleStoreyExtension

1. GENERAL
1.1 TheContractoristobefamiliarwithallrelevantcodesofpracticeandcurrentBuilding Regulations. 1.2 Donotscalefromthedrawings,alldimensionsandcalculationstobecheckedandverified onsite. 1.3 Allmaterialsandproductsaretobeinstalledinaccordancewithmanufacturers specificationsandrecommendations. 1.4 AllchangestothespecificationanddrawingswillbeagreedwiththeClientsSupervising Officerbeforeworkcommences. 1.5 AllmaterialsmustbefitfortheintendeduseandcomplywiththerelevantBritishStandards.

1.6 TheowneristosatisfytherequirementsofthePartyWallAct,whererequiredpriorto commencingworksonsite.Agreeworksontheboundarywiththeneighboursinwriting. 1.7 Thecontractoristoensurethatallmaterials,whicharefinallyselectedbythecontractor, areinstalledinfullaccordancewiththemanufacturersinstructions.Themaincontractorshould seekthemanufacturersspecialistdesignadviceformaterialswherenecessary. 1.8 Allaffectedworksaretobemadegoodandleftinacleanandworkmanlikemanner.All constructiontobeinaccordancewiththerelevantCodesofPractice,BritishStandardsandthe BuildingRegulationsasamendedanyrecommendationsthattheBuildingInspectormaymakeeither beforeorduringbuildingoperations.Themaincontractoristoallowforallbuildersworkand attendancesrequiredtothesubcontracttrades. 1.9 PlasterboardtobeGyprocboardstobefixedinpositionwithGyprocnails.Alljoints betweenboardsaretobefullysealedinaccordancewithmanufacturer'swritteninstructions.Well sealperimeterofpartitionsandservicespenetrationsusingOwensComingQuietzoneAcoustic Sealant.Alljointstobescrimtapedtoreceive3mmskimplasterfinish.

2. FOUNDATIONS
2.0 FoundationdesigntofollowNHBCChapter4.2BuildingNearTrees2011.D/Hratiois0.4, distanceofconifersfromfoundations8mconiferheight20m.Highshrinkageclaysoil. Chart1depthof1.8m Table14depthof1.85m 2.1 1400mmx600mmtrenchfillfoundations,concretemixtoconformtoBSEN2061andBS 8500ST2orGEN1.Allfoundationstobeaminimumof1850mmbelowgroundlevel,exactdepthto beagreedonsitewithBuildingControlOfficertosuitsiteconditions.Foundationtohavea500mm longtoe,foundationcompressiblematerialshallbeClayshield75mmthick,manufacturedtoBSEN 13163:2001bySpringvaleEPSLtd.BBAapproved(certificateno.92/2854).Expandedpolystyrene boardstobeinstalledaccordingtoSpringvalesinstructionsasshownonDrgCG/04totheentire area.Foundationexcavationmusthaveaverticalface.Wheretheexcavationisbatteredorifthere
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3. SUS SPENDEDTI IMBERGRO OUNDFLOO ORMINUVA ALUEREQU UIREDOF0. .22W/MK

3.1 Groundprep parationRemovetopso oil&vegetati ion,applytotalweedkill er&150mm mmin thicksan ndblindedhardcoreandeither (i)Provid deconcretegroundcove erofatleast 100mmthic ckor (ii)Prepa arethegroundtoaneve ensurfacean ndlayagrou undcoverofconcreteat least50mmthick, onadam mpproofme embraneofa atleast1200 0gaugepolye ethylene,laidonabedo offineblindin ng material. 3.2 Floorconstr ructionmin 20mmtong gueandgroo ovesoftwood dboardsorm moistureresi istant particle/ /chipboardg gradetypeC4 4toBS5669 asrequired.Laywithsta aggeredjoint tson50mmx 200mmC24gradeso oftwoodjoistsatmaxim mum400mmcentres.Jois ststobesup pportedoff propriet taryheavydu utygalvanize edjoisthang gersbuiltinto onewmason nrywallsorf fixedtotreated timberw wallplatesre esinboltedto owallsat60 00mmcentre es.Ifrequired d,floorjoists salsotobe supporte edon100mm mx50mmtr reatedwallp plates&DPC Contomason nryhoneyco mbedsleepe erwalls ontothickenedover rsiteconcrete.Proprieta arygalvanisedsteelstrutt tingtobefix xedatmidsp pan. obeinfilledw with110mmCelotexXR4 4000insulatio onbetweenjoistsfixedw withCelotexclips. Joiststo
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ConversionofLoftandRearSingleStoreyExtension 3.3 Thetopsurfaceofthegroundcoverunderthebuildingshallbeabovethefinishedlevelof theadjoiningground.Theundersideofthefloorjoistsarenottobelessthan300mmabovethetop ofthegroundcover. 3.4 VentilationofFloorProvidecrossventilationunderfloortooutsideairbyventilatorsinat least2oppositeexternalwallsofthebuilding.Ventilationopeningshavinganopeningareaof 1500mmpermetrerunofperimeterwallor500mmpersquaremetreoffloorareawhichever givesthegreateropeningarea.Allsleeperwallsorsimilarunderfloorobstructionsshallbeof honeycombedconstructionorhavesimilarprovisionfordistributionofventilation.Theunderfloor spaceshallbefreefromdebris.

4. EXTERNALWALLS
4.1 ToachieveminimumUValueof0.25W/mK,100mmThermalitelightweightblock7N/mm2. 50mmclearresidualcavity,50mmCelotexCG5000insulationfixedto100mmThermaliteinternal lightweightblock.Internalfinish,12.5mmthickplasterboardondabs(densityof15kg/m2),with 3mmskimplastercoat.Blockwallstobecentredonfoundationsandbuiltwith1:1:6cement mortartoBS5628. 4.2 DPCProvidehorizontalstrippolymer(hyload),typeAtoBS743dampproofcoursetoboth leafsminimum150mmaboveexternalgroundlevel.NewDPCtobemadecontinuouswithexisting DPCsandwithfloorDPM.VerticalDPCtobeinstalledatallrevealswherecavityisclosed. 4.3 CavitiesProvidecavitytraysoveropenings.Allcavitiestobeclosedateavesandaround openingsusingThermabateorsimilarnoncombustibleinsulatedcavityclosers.Providevertical DPCsaroundopeningsandabutments.Allcavitytraysmusthave150mmupstandsandsuitable cavityweepholes(min2)atmax900mmcentres. 4.4 WallTiesAllcavitywallsconstructedwithstainlesssteelverticaltwisttyperetainingwall tiesbuiltinat750mmcentreshorizontally,450mmverticallyand225mmcentresatrevealsand cornersinstaggeredrows.WalltiestobesuitableforcavitywidthandinaccordancewithBS1243. 4.5 Cavitiesinnewwalltobemadecontinuouswithexistingwherepossibletoensure continuousweatherbreak.Ifacontinuouscavitycannotbeachieved,wherenewwallsabutsthe existingwallsprovideamovementjointwithverticalDPC.Alltiedintoexistingconstructionwith suitableproprietarystainlesssteelprofiles. 4.6 Externalwallstoberenderedwith20mmtwocoatsand/cementrendertocomplytoBS 5262withwaterproofadditiveon100mmblock.Finishedwith2coatsofexternalwhitemasonry paint.

5. INTERNALWALLSNONLOADBEARING
5.1 125mmwallsStudworktobe50x100mmat400mmverticaland900mmhorizontal centres.Soleandheadplatestobe50x100mmandsolidintermediatehorizontalnogginsat1/3 heightor450mm.Bothsidesofinternalpartitionstobefinishedwith12.5mmthickplaster boarding,3mmskimplastercoat.Tapedandjointedcompletewithbeadsandstops.Boardtohave adensityof15kg/m2.Infillstudswith100mmthickfibreglassinsulationwithaminimumdensity
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ConversionofLoftandRearSingleStoreyExtension of10kg/m2..Partitionsbuiltoffdoubledupjoiststobeboltedat600mmcentresusing12mm diameterblots.Wherepartitionsrunparallelorprovidenogginswhereatrightangles,orbuiltoff DPConsolidgroundfloorconcreteslab. 5.2 AlltimberstobeGSC16GradetoBS4978.Completewith150mmhighogeeskirting.75mm wideogeearchitravespainted2coatsundercoat,1coatglosswhite.

6. MONOPITCHEDROOFUVALUEOF0.16W/MK
6.1 Roofingtilestomatchexistingon25x38mmtanalisedsoftwoodtreatedbattensonsarking felttoBS747supportedon50x150mmgradeC24timberraftersatmax400mmcentres.Rafters supportedon100x50mmsoftwoodwallplates.Insulationatceilingleveltobe150mmRockwool insulationlaidbetweenceilingjoistswithafurther170mmlayeroverjoists(crossdirection).Ceiling insulationmustmeetwallinsulation. 6.2 Constructceilingusing50x150mmGradeC24timberjoistsat400mmcentresand75x 225mmbindersat1200mmcentresfinishedinternallywith12.5mmplasterboardandmin3mm skimfinishplaster.Providepolythenevapourbarrierbetweeninsulationandplasterboard. 6.3 Provideopeningateaveslevelatleastequaltocontinuousstrip25mmwideintwoopposite sidestopromotecrossventilation. 6.4 Restraintstrapping100mmx50mmwallplatestrappeddowntowalls.Ceilingjoistsand rafterstobestrappedtowallsandgablewalls,strapsbuiltintocavity,acrossatleast3timberswith noggins.Allstrapstobe1000x30x5mmgalvanizedstrapsorotherapprovedtoBSEN8451at2m centres. 6.5 Soffitsandfasciasboards,22mmthicktobeinUPVCtoBS4576,fixedincompliancewith manufacturersdetails.Soffitboardstohaveairventsbuiltineavesventilationstripequivalenttoa continuous25mmgapateaveslevel. 6.6 Provide150mmupstandCode4leadflashingcutintoexistingwallandacrossnewroof. Leadmastictobeusedinmortarbedaboveflashings

7. ROOFGUTTERING
7.1 SupplyandfitUPVCguttering112mmhalfroundand63mmdownpipetofasciaboardand wall.Dischargeintonewrainwatergully.Gullytobeconnectedto100mmUPVCunderground drainagepipesandfittingsBS4660connectedtoexistingsoakway. 7.2 Drainsunderbuildingstobeencasedin150mmconcreteandRCconcretelintolsprovidedat passthroughpointsinwalls.Externaldrainsencasedin150mmpeashingleandlaidto1:40fall. 7.3 Inspectionchamberstobeprovidedatchangeindirectionwithcovers.

8. FLATROOFDORMERUVALUEOF0.18W/MK

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ConversionofLoftandRearSingleStoreyExtension 8.1 Flatrooftohaveasurfacefinishofbitumenbeddedstonechippingscoveringthewhole surfacetoadepthof13mmtoachieveaclassAA(orB(t4)Europeanclass)firerateddesignationfor surfacespreadofflame. 8.2 RooftobethreelayerfelttoBS747(toplayerht180)hotbeddedlaidtoBS8217on115mm CelotexTA4000.Insulationfixedto22mmexteriorqualityplywoodonfiringstogive1:40fallon50 X200mmGradeC24timberjoists.Ceilingsof12.5mmplasterboardovervapourbarrierwith3mm skimplasterfinish. 8.3 Restrainflatrooftoexternalwallsbytheprovisionof30x5x1000mmlateralrestraint strapsatmaximum2000mmcentresfixedto100x50mmwallplatesandinternalwallfaces. 8.4 Junctionofflatroof(warmdeck)andthecoldroof(slopingroof)tobesealedatridgelevel withrockwool.

9.

DORMERWALLSUVALUEOF0.28W/MK

9.1 Tilestomatchexistingroofhungverticallyon25x38mmpreservativetreatedbattens (verticalcounterbattenstobeprovidedtoensureventedanddrainedcavityifrequired)fixedto breathablemembrane(havingavapourresistanceofnotmorethan0.6MNs/g)on12mmthickWPD externalqualityplywoodsheathing(orotherapproved).Plyfixedtotreatedtimberframestuds constructedusing100mmx50mmhead&soleplatesandverticalstuds(withnoggins)at400mm centres.Cornerposttobe100x100mm.Insulationtobe60mmCelotexFR5000betweenstudsplus 12.5mmplasterboardover.Provideavapourcontrollayerfixedtointernalfaceofinsulationand finishwith3mmskimcoatoffinishingplaster. 9.2 Alljunctionstohavewatertightconstruction;sealallperimeterjointswithtapeinternally andwithsiliconsealantexternally.Dormerwallsbuiltoffexistingmasonrywallstohavegalvanised mildsteelstrapsplacedat900centres.Dormercheekswithin1moftheboundarytobelined externallywith12.5mmSupaluxand12.5mmGyprocfirelineboardinternallytoachieve1/2hour fireresistancefrombothsides.

10.

STUDDWARFWALLUVALUEOF0.28W/MK

10.1 Constructstudwallusing100mmx50mmhead&soleplatesandverticalstuds(with noggins)at400mmcentresInsulationbetweenandoverstuds,60mmCelotexFR5000between studsplus12.5mmplasterboardoverwithVCLfixedtointernalfaceofinsulation. 10.2 Finishwith3mmskimcoatoffinishingplaster.Alljunctionstohavewatertightconstruction; sealallperimeterjointswithtapeinternallyandwithsiliconsealantexternally.

11.

NEWSECONDFLOORTOLOFTSPACE

11.1 Existingceilingtofirstfloortoberemovedandnewsecondfloortobeconstructed.New floortobepositionedtoachieveaminimumof2.2mfloortoceilingheighttothesecondfloor. 11.2 Joiststobe50x200mmGradeC24timber.Providemin20mmtandgchipboard.Inthe bathroomflooringtobemoistureresistantgradeinaccordancewithBS7331:1990).Toupgradeto halfhourfireresistanceandprovideadequatesoundinsulation,layminimum60mmRockwool

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ConversionofLoftandRearSingleStoreyExtension insulatingmaterialorequivalentonchickenwirebetweenjoistsandextendedtoeaves.Chicken wiretobefixedtothejoistswithnailsorstaplestheseshouldpenetratethejoistssidetoa minimumdepthof20mm.Joistsspansover2.5mtobestruttedatmidspanuse38x38mm herringbonestruttingor38mmsolidstrutting(atleast2/3ofjoistdepth).Providelateralrestraint wherejoistsrunparalleltowalls.Floorsaretobestrappedtowallswith1000mmx30mmx5mm galvanisedmildsteelstrapsorotherapprovedincompliancewithBSEN8451atmax2.0mcentres, strapstobetakenacrossminimum3no.joists.Strapstobebuiltintowalls.Provide38mmwidex depthsolidnogginsbetweenjoistsatstrappositions. 11.3 Newceilingtobe12.5mmGyprocfirelineboardinternallywith3mmskimcoatoffinishing plaster.

12.

EXISTINGPITCHEDROOFUPGRADE0.18W/MKUVALUE

12.1 NewinfillRoofFitnewg50X150mmraftersC24timberraftersalongsideexistingrafters toextendroofline.Existingnewpitchrooftobeinsulatedwith 100mmCelotexGA4000betweenrafters. 45mmCelotexTB4000underrafters.

12.2 Makesurethereisenoughrafterdepthtoaccommodatenotonlythethicknessofthe Celotexinsulationbutalsoa50mmventilatedairspaceabovetheboards.Ifraftersarenotdeep enough,fixbattenstotheinsidefaceoftheraftersothatthebottomofthebattenis50mmbelow thesarkingfelt.Installthebreathermembraneoverraftersbyfixingbattenstothesidesofthe raftersandallowingthemembranetosagbetweentherafters.Alldetailsaretobeinaccordance withthemembranemanufacturersrecommendations.Installsoftwoodbattenstotheundersideof theraftersandfixGyprocWallboard12.5mmdirectlytothebatten. 12.3PitchRoofVoidVentilationfitridgeventstomainroofandeavesventilation25mmcontinuous gaptoeavesandfittedwithaninsectmesh.

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NEW225MMTHICKGABLEWALLUVALUEOF0.28W/MK

13.1 225mmthickThermalitelightweightblock7N/mm2.Blockwallstobebuiltwith1:1:6 cementmortar,BS5628:P3.Externalofwalltoberenderedwith20mmtwocoatsand/cement rendertocomplytoBS5262withwaterproofadditive.Finishedwith2coatsofexternalwhite masonrypaint.InternalfacesofstohaveCelotexFR500040mmthickinsulationboardwithjoints tapedasvapourcontrollayerappliedinfullinaccordancewithmanufacturersrecommendations. Install25x50battensat600centrestoinsulationtocreateacavity,thenPlasterboard12.5mm, skimand2coatemulsionpaint.Battendepthtobeincreasedtotakeaccountofconduitswhen servicesarelocatedwithinthecavity.Installationmustbeinaccordancewithinstructionsissuedby CelotexLimited.

14. PLASTERBOARDING

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ConversionofLoftandRearSingleStoreyExtension 14.1 AllPlasterboardstobefixedinpositionwithGyprocnails.Alljointsbetweenboardsareto befullysealedinaccordancewithmanufacturer'swritteninstructions.Wellsealperimeterof partitionsandservicespenetrationsusingOwensComingQuietzoneAcousticSealant.Alljointstobe scrimtapedtoreceive3mmskimplasterfinish.

15. WINDOWS,DOORSANDGLAZING
15.1 AllnewwindowsandexternaldoorstobewhitePVCutomatchexistingasshownonthe elevationsinheightandstylewithironmongerylocksandnightvents.Allwindowstobefittedwith openablelightsasindicatedontheelevations.Allopeninglightstoopenatleast30degrees. Openinglightmustbeequalto1/20thofthefloorareaoftheroominwhichitislocatedforrapid ventilation.Minimumbackgroundventilationof4000sqmminkitchenandbathroomsand8000sq mmtohabitableroomscontrolledviatrickleventilatorsAllwindowstobefittedwithdraughtproof seals.Ensurethatexistingloungewindowhasminimumopeninglights/ventsequalto1/20thofthe floorarea. 15.2 AllnewwindowsandexternaldoorunitstobedoubleglazedunitstoBS5713:1979witha sealed16mmairgapArgonfilledusingLowE(En=0.10)glazing(Kglass)toprovideaUvalueof1.6 W/m2K.GlazingtocomplywithBS626:1994andBS8000Part7:1990.Externaldoorstobe providedwithproprietylevelaccessthreshold. 15.3 ToughenedsafetyglazingtoBS6206:1981providedatareaswhereglazingoccurslessthan 800mmabovefloorlevelorexternalgroundlevels.Alsowhereglazingoccurslessthan1500mm abovefloorlevelorexternalgroundlevelwithin300mmofanyinternalorexternaldoors. 15.4 Sealallframe/brickworkjunctionswithpolysulphidesealant.

16.

VELUXROOFWINDOWS

16.1 Tobedoubleglazedlowenergyandfittedtomanufacturersinstructions,trimmedboth sideswithdoubledupraftersprovidingtopandbottomtrimmers.Trimmerstobeboltedat600mm centresusing12mmdiameterbolts.Windowsshouldnotprotrudemorethan150mmabovethe roofplane.

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MECHANICALVENTILATION

17.1 Kitchenwillbemechanicallyventilatedbyeitheranextractorhoodinstalledwithin300mm fromcentrelineofhobandextractingtoexternalairatarateof30l/sorbyanextractfanfitted anywhereextractingatarateof60l/s.Ventilatorstooperateintermittently.Ventilation provisiontobeinaccordancewiththeDomesticventilationcomplianceguide.Intermittent extractfanstoBSEN131414.CookerhoodstoBSEN131413.Bathroomtobeventilated witherbyawallmountedfanpullchordcontrolledtoextract30l/sorceilingmountedand controlledbylightswitchwith15minuteoverrun.Allfanstohavemanualoverrideisolator switchathighlevelexternaltoroomandhumidistatcontrolsfittedasstandard.Termination shouldbeatrooflevelthroughasuitabletileventorthroughexternalwalls.Allowforinsulating ductingwithinanyroofvoidtoreducecondensation.Condensationtrapstobeprovidedas necessary.

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ConversionofLoftandRearSingleStoreyExtension 17.2 AllfixedmechanicalventilationsystemsinthekitchenandBathroomsaretobetestedand adjusted,shallbecommissionedandacommissioningnoticegiventotheBuildingControlnolater than5daysafterfinaltesting. 17.3 Thecontractorshallprovidetheownerappropriateinformationandguidesformaintaining andoperatingtheventilationsystem.

18.

NEWSTAIRCASEFIRSTTOSECONDFLOOR

18.1 TobeconstructedinaccordancewithBS585Part11989.Risersandgoingstosuitsite conditions. Maximumriseof220mm Minimumgoingof220mm Maxpitchof42degrees Twicetherise+thegoingmustbebetween550and700mm 18.2 Goingsontaperedtreadstobemeasuredatthecentreofthetread.Aminimumtreadwidth of50mmistobemaintainedatthenarrowend.Provideahandrailtoonesideofthestaircase. Handrailtobeataheightofbetween900mmmeasuredtothetopofthehandrailfromthepitch lineofthestairs.Atfloorlevelandlandingheightofhandrailtobe1000mm.Ensureaminimum 900mmtopandbottomlandingareasclearofdoorswings.Guardingtoopensideofstairsand landingstobeagreedwithclient. 18.3 Provideguardingbelowhandrailatopensidewitha99mmmaximumgapbetweenvertical banisters.Ensureaminimum2000mmheadroomoverpitchlineofstairsandlandingarea.Handrails tobeagreedwithclient.

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LINTOLS

19.1 ProvideCatnicprefabricatedsteellintelstoBS5977:PartIItoallopenings.Alllintelstobe insulated.Bedonmortarwithaminimumbearingofnotlessthan150mm.Ensureinternalsurfaceis coveredwithaminimumof15mmofplaster.Providecavitytrays/dpcoveralllintelsifrequiredwith stopendsandweepholesat900mmcentreswithaminimumoftwopercavitytray.

20.

STEELBEAMS

20.1 Allnewsteelbeamsexceptforsteelworkintheroofspacetobeencasedwith2layersof 12.5mmthickplasterboardandskimfinish.Beamssizesandsupportstobeinaccordancewith Structuralengineersdesign.

21.

INFILLFLOORCHIMNEYBREASTREMOVAL

21.1 NewjoiststobeC24timberinfilljoistsat400mmcentresminimumsize50mmx200mm withminimum60mminsulation.

22.
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WATEREFFICIENCYANDHOTWATERSUPPLY
Sinkswithhotandcoldrunningwateristobeprovidedinallfoodpreparationareas.

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ConversionofLoftandRearSingleStoreyExtension 22.2 Bathroomstobefittedwitheitherabathorshower.Hot&coldwatertapstowashbasins, baths,showers&sinksincludingexternaltapstohavewaterfromawholesomewatersupply. 22.3 softenedwholesomecoldwatershouldnotbeprovidedwheredrinkingwaterisdrawnoff ortoanysinkwherefoodisprepared. 22.4 Bathsandshowerstobefittedwithaninlinemixingvalvetorestrictthetemperatureto48 degreesCmax.Inlineblendingvalvesandcompositethermostaticmixingvalvesshouldbe compatiblewiththesourcesofhotandcoldwaterthatservethem.Lengthofsupplypipesbetween blendingvalvesandfinaloutletsshouldbekepttoaminimum. 22.5 ValvestocomplywithBSEN1111:1999Sanitarytapware.Thermostaticmixingvalve (PN10).GeneraltechnicalspecificationorBSEN1287:1999Sanitarytapware.Lowpressure thermostaticmixingvalves.Generaltechnicalspecification. 22.6 Hotwaterstoragesystemstoberestrictedto100degreesCmaxandoutletsfromdomestic hotwaterstoragevesselstobefittedwithaninlinehotwatersupplytemperingvalvetoprevent watertemperaturesexceeding60degreesCmax.Hotwaterstoragevesselstobefittedwithanon selfsettingenergycutouttoinstantlydisconnectthepowersupply. 22.7 AllplumbinginstallationtocomplywiththeWaterSupply(WaterFittings)Regulations1999 (SI1999/1148asamended).Thecontractorwillensurethatacompetentpersoninstallsand commissionstheheatingandhotwaterstoragesystems.Installationworkmanshiptobein accordancewithBS800015:1990WorkmanshiponBuildingSitesCodeofPracticeforhotandcold waterservices(domesticscale). 22.8 Watertanks/cisternsmusthaveanadequatedesignedflatplatformbasetosupportthe proposedloads.

23.

DRAINAGEABOVEGROUND

23.1 Installpipes,fittingsandaccessoriesinaccordancewithBS5572.Wastepipeworktobe PVCutoBS4514andtrapstoBS3943. 23.2 Allsanitaryappliancesconnectedthesoilventpipe(SVP)whichistobeextended900mmm abovethehighestwindow. 23.3 WC100mmdiameterataminimumslopeof18mm/mandmaximumslopeof90mm/mfor pipeworkupto6minlengthconnectedtoexistingsoilventpipe(SVP). 23.3 WashbasinConnectedinto75mmdeepsealtrapinto32mmwastepipeconnectedto 100mmPVCverticalsoilandventpipe.32mmdiameterpipesatminimumslopeof18mm/mand maximumslopeof22mm/mforpipeworkupto1.7minlengthor40mmdiameterpipesata minimumslopeof18mm/mandmaximumslopeof44mm/mforpipeworkupto3minlength

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ConversionofLoftandRearSingleStoreyExtension 23.4 Sinks,BathsandShowersTobetakento75mmdeepsealtrapinto40mmdiameterpipes ataminimumslopeof18mm/mandmaximumslopeof90mm/mforpipeworkupto3minlength connectedtoSVP.Showerstobetakentoshallowshowertrapinto32mmwastepipeconnectionto SVP. 23.5 WashingMachineandDishwasher40mmdiameterpipesataminimumslopeof18mm/m andmaximumslopeof90mm/mforpipeworkupto3minlengthconnectedtoSVP. 23.6 Alltrapstohave75mmmindepthsealswithseparatewasteconnectionstoSoilVentPipes (SVPs)withaccessplates/roddingeyes.

24.

DRAINAGEBELOWGROUND

24.1 Theexistingfouldrainageonsiteistousedanynewdrainagerunstobeconstructedof UPVc100mmdiameterpipesandfittingswithflexiblejointstoBS4660laidandjointedin accordancewiththemanufacturersrecommendationsandBS8301.Pipesataminimum1:40fallon minimum150mmgranularbedsurroundinsinglesizepeagraveloraggregatetoBS982nominal size10mm.Aftertestingbackfillinlayersnotexceeding300mmwithselectedmaterialfreefrom vegetablematter,rubbish,frozensoil,stonesandlumpsretainedbya40mmsieve. Theexistingfouldrainisaminorpublicsewerandprotectiontothesewerundertheextensionisto bemeetThamesWaterspecification.Thesewerwillbesurroundedwith150mmthickpeashingle. Clearanceof600mmtobeprovidedaroundthesewerasitpassesthroughthefoundationwalls.The sewermustbebridgedoverwithconcretelintelsasitpassesthroughthefoundationwalls. Thefoundationmustbetakendowntotheinvertlevelofthepublicsewer. Foulbranchdrainsfromsoilandventpipestobetakenviainspectionchambersandconnectedto existing. 24.2 Anynewdrainagechamberstobe450mmdiameterpreformedplasticinspectionchamber andbenchingtoBS7158.Provide150mmconcretebedandsurroundtoInspectionChambers.Make pipeworkconnectionsasindicatedondrawingandprovidestopcapstounusedbranches.The maximumdepthofInspectionChambertobe1200mm.

25.

HEATINGINSTALLATION

25.1 TheexistingheatingsystemistobeassessedbyanengineerregisteredwithGasSafe Registerastothecapabilitytoserveadditionalradiators.Anynewhotwaterpipestobeinsulated. Loftroomheatingtobeprovidedwithzonecontrolintheformofroomthermostatand/orradiator thermostat,togetherwithatimingdevice. 25.2 Incaseanewboilersystemisrequiredthesupplyistobesized,installedandcertifiedbythe engineerandallcertificatesaretobeissuedtotheclientandbuildingcontroluponcompletion.The installationistomeetallGasSaferegulationsandBS5449.Theheatingengineeristoallowforthe assessment,designandinstallationofanewcombigascentralheatingboilerandheatingsystem.All exposedpipeworktononheatedspacestobeinsulated,toprotectagainstfreezing.Allpipeworkto beconcealedwithinchasesinwalls/floorswherepossible,notboxedin.Radiatorpositionstobe agreedwithclient.HeatingengineertosupplydesigninformationtoBuildingControlforapproval.
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ConversionofLoftandRearSingleStoreyExtension 25.3 Heatingengineertocommissionandcertifythatthesystemhasbeenadjusted/setupin accordancewithandperformstoPartL1standards,andprovidetheclientandBuildingControlwith acopyofsuchcertificate.Fullmaintenanceandoperationmanualsforthesystemaretobe providedbytheheatingengineertothebuildingownerforfuturereference.Allradiatorstohave thermostaticradiatorvalves.TheboileristoprovideminSEDBUKratingof90%.Fullmaintenance andoperationmanualsforthesystemaretobeprovidedbytheheatingengineertothebuilding ownerforfuturereference.Systemtobecontrolledby2thermostatsandtimeclock.Anticorrosion inhibitoradditivesmustbeprovidedinallwetsystemsoninstallation.Heatingcontrolstobeofa24 houranaloguetypeprogrammerandshouldallowforthefollowingprogrammes:Wateronly/ heatingonly/heatingandhotwatertogether.Roomthermostattobefittedinentrancehall.

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MEANSOFESCAPE

26.1 FiredoorsExistingandnewstairwaystobeprotectedbyprovidinghalfhourfireresistance toallpartitionsaswellasfloorsandceilingsaboveandbelowrooms.Stairwaytobeprotectedatall levelsleadingdirectlytoanexternaldooratgroundlevel.AllFireDoorframeassembliesto protectedstairwaysmustbeFD30firedoorstoBS47622:1987fittedwithintumescentstrips. AssemblytoprovideadequatesealingwhentestedtoBS476:Part31.1andtobeinstalledand maintainedinaccordancewithBS8214:1990. 26.2 Allnewframestobemadeclosefittingtowalls.Anygapstobesealedwithintumescent paste.Anyarchitravingremovedinthecourseoftheworktobereplacedorrenewedasnecessary 26.3 Intumescentandflexiblecoldsmokesealsshouldberecessedintothehingeside,topand closingedgesofdoorordoorframe,inaccordancewithmanufacturersinstructionsandasperfire testreport.Intumescentsealsmustnotbeoverpainted.Typicallyleaf/framegapshouldbeno greaterthan4mm.Thegapatthresholdshouldbekepttoaminimumandideallybenogreaterthan 8mm.

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SMOKEALARMS

27.1 Interlinkedmainsoperatedsmokealarm/heatalarmwithbatterybackupfittedatceiling level(300mmawayfromanylightfittingandwall)toBS5446&installedtoBS5839pt6BS58396: 2004GradeDcategoryLD3standard.Alarmsmustbeinterconnectedtoaseparatelyfusedmains electricitysupplywithatransformertocomplywiththecurrentBS7671IEEregulations17thEdition. Provideameansofisolatingpowertothesmokealarmswithoutisolatingthelighting

28.

ELECTRICALINSTALLATION

28.1 NewelectricallightingandpowercircuitstobeinstalledinaccordancewithPartPof Buildingregulation,therelevantCodesofPracticeandthelatestIEErecommendations.Allnew electricalworkistobedesigned,installed,inspectedandtestedinaccordancewithBS7671(IEE WiringRegulations17thEdition).Theworksaretobeundertakenbyaninstallerregistered underasuitableelectricalselfcertificationscheme,oralternativelybyasuitablyqualified personwithacertificateofcomplianceproducedbythatpersontoBuildingControlon completionoftheworks.

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Convers sionofLofta andRearSingleStoreyEx xtension 28.2 Lightingand dpowertobe eseparatelycontrolledc circuitswithfurthersubd divisionwher re 71(TheIEEW WiringRegula ations). necessarytoensurecompliancewithBS767 28.3 Install,testandcommis ssiontheelec ctricalworkinaccordanc cewithBS76 671(TheIEEWiring Regulati ions)andreq quirementso oftheElectriicitySupplyC Companytoprovideasa afe,wellinsulated, earthpr rotectedsyst temcapableofsupplying gtheanticipa atedmaximu umdemand. 28.4 Allinstallatio onstobetes stedtoBS76 671(TheIEEWiringRegu ulations:Part t7)andafter satisfact mpletioncer torycomplet tionoftestscopiesofcom rtificatestob besubmitted dtotheClien ntand Building gControl;Off fice.Ensuret thatlabelsa ndsignsrequiredbythe Regulations saresecurely yfixedin thecorrectlocations s. 28.5 Accessiblesw witchesandsocketoutle etstobeloca atedatappro opriateheigh htsbetween n450mm and120 00mmfromf finishedfloor rlevelasind icatedasperdiagrambe elow:.

29.

LIGHTFITTINGS

29.1 Newroomstobefittedw withlowene ergylightfixi ingsthatonlytakelamps shavingaluminous n40lumenspercircuitw watt(suchas sfluorescent tubesandc compactfluo orescent efficacygreaterthan lamps).

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ACCESSSTA ATEMENT

30.1 Accesstothedwellingis sprovidedvi aafootpath hofftheshar reddriveway y.Thefootpa ath salevelapproachtothedwelling.Th heprincipale entrancedoo orwillbemiinimum910m mm provides structuralopeningp providing750 0mmmincle earancebetw weenthefram meandfaceofdoorleaf fwhen ndapproache edheadon. openan

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LIMITEDAI IRLEAKAGE E

31.1 Loftaccesst trapsmustbesufficiently yheavytoco ompressdraughtseals.E Expanding poly yurethanese ealingstripto obeusedbe etweenframeheadsand undersideo oflintels.Soiland watersupplypip pestobesea aledaround wherepassingthroughf floorandcei lingwithmin neral fibre equiltorexp pandingpoly yurethanefo oam.Allpipeservicestob besealedaro oundwhere penetratingholl lowconstruc ctionorboxe edvoids.

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APPENDIX1CALCULATIONSFORTHERMALELEMENTS

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