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building regulations

British term for building code.
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Clr Cooper added: "Building Regulations in the UK are privatised.
LAHORE -- Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has prepared a draft for amendments to the building regulations for encouraging construction of highrise buildings in the city.
Dawood Al Hajiri, director-general of Dubai Municipality, toured the hub that will help trainees learn how to implement urban planning rules, set building regulations and perform land surveying tasks.
With an increased focus on reducing energy waste and meeting building regulations, ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems' latest door not only meets regulations now, it meets the regulations of the future.
Capital Development Authority (CDA)'s massive operation against the encroachments and illegal construction continued on the third day (Monday) along the right bank of the Kashmir Highway and during the operation several forms of encroachment, buildings and constructions that were erected in violation of the CDA building regulations were demolished.
According to a statement issued by the CDA, a massive operation was conducted on the right of way of Kashmir Highway against encroachments and illegal construction, in which many buildings constructed illegally or in violation of CDA building regulations were demolished.
Three inquiries - including the Dame Judith Hackitt review of building regulations - are reportedly yet to find any record of the necessary independent trials on materials.
Danter, 73, pleaded guilty at Cardiff Magistrates' Court on Wednesday to breaching part A1 of the Building Regulations 2010.
Well Building Certification is among the green building regulations that is increasingly being adopted by Dubai's construction community, an expert told Construction Week .
But given the wholesale failure of ACM cladding tests in England, they fear a "technical" fail cannot be ruled out despite the cladding satisfying building regulations.
Kath Lawless, assistant director for planning at Newcastle City Council, said: "Following today's planning committee, I can confirm that information will be provided to committee members which outlines our duty in terms of building regulations, which will include fire prevention.
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