Barn Conversion, Stapleford Abbots, Essex.

 

Full Plans Building Regulations Application approved.

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Following an initial planning approval for a rasing of the ridge height and the conversion of the enlarged loft space to include two new bedrooms and a bathroom En-Plan: Planning & Architetcure were instructed to provide detailed building plans for a Building Regulations Application.  These were duly completed and submitted to Epping Forest Building Control in Essex who duly approved the plans.  the project is set to start in Spring of 2019.  Watch this space for updates and further information as the project progresses.

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ELECTRICAL WORKS
All electrical work required to meet the requirements of Part P (electrical safety) must be designed, installed,
inspected and tested by a competent person registered under a competent person self certification scheme
such as BRE certification Ltd, BSI, NICEIC Certification Services or Zurich Ltd. An appropriate BS7671 Electrical
Installation Certificate is to be issued for the work by a person competent to do so. A copy of the certificate to
be given to Building Control on completion of the work.
Switches and sockets, including door bells, entry phones, light switches power sockets, tv aerials, and
telephone jacks serving habitable rooms throughout the dwelling have their centre line 450mm and 1200mm
above floor level.
Consumer units are to be mounted so that switches are between 1350mm and 1450mm above floor level, this
will also apply to the existing flat if teh consumer unit needs to be relocated.

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HEATING
Extend all heating and hot water services from existing and provide new TVRs to radiators. Heating system to be
designed, installed, tested and fully certified by a GAS SAFE registered specialist. All work to be in accordance
with the Local Water Authorities bye laws, the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 and IEE
Regulations.
Extend all heating and hot water services from the existing and provide new TVRs to radiators. Heating system
to be designed, installed, tested and fully certified by a GAS SAFE registered specialist. All work to be in
accordance with the Local Water Authorities bye laws, the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998
and IEE Regulations
If there is found to be a requirement for a new boiler a new wall mounted pressurised boiler with a min SEDBUK
rating of 90% will be provided. No combustible materials within 50mm of the flue. System to be fitted with
thermostatic valves and all necessary zone controls and boiler control interlocks. The system will be installed by
a "competent person" and a certificate issued that the installation complies with the requirements of Part L. All
work to be in accordance with the Local Water Authorities bye laws, the Gas Safety (Installation & Use)
Regulations 1998 and IEE Regulations.
Minimum Standard of control
􀂇 Timer for heating and hot water with independent times
􀂇 A room thermostat for the living zone
􀂇 A room thermostat for the sleeping zone
􀂇 Two motorised zone valves
􀂇 A cylinder thermostat
􀂇 A hot water motorised zone valve
􀂇 An automatic bypass valve
􀂇 Radiator thermostats on all radiators

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Water Usage Calculations

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Insulating the steel frame

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If you would like to find out more about Building Regulations or how our Planning Consultancy and Architectural Design Services can work in perfect sync to achieve a successful outcome in the planning system please CONTACT US and we will be only too happy to talk through any questions or development proposals you may have.

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