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Think it was July 2000 So assume that would be a change to Building Regs AD B, presume amendments and dates of - are kept in file somewhere, being from 2000 wonder if ithat is online ?? I have read in a 2008 book that as long as you have a protected fire escape route, egress/escape windows are...

Thanks, interesting points - my supplier 7 Day suggested the Tilt and Turn, but as they thought about it the chap had less conviction - don't blame him, its an ask I know. I've fitted a number of windows muyself, so feel confident to make the adaptions - if it were possible. I should have said...

Hi, I have a number of fixed glazed units in uPVC frames. I would like to convert part of the fixed area to be openable, to facilitate egress/escape - is that possible ? The removable beading is on the inside. Someone vaguely suggested a tilt and turn window unit might be able to be fitted...

My Bosch is over 20 years old ... a solid lump,it just keeps going, think they were still made in Germany back then - so doubt warranty would entertain a call from me :) If the water is not being heated - presume that will upset its cycle. Sure the Brushes are good, put a new set in last year...

No, no error codes or flashing lights, drain pump appears all in order - impeller moving as it should. I am not sure if the spin cycle is actually running, I will test it, it does appear as if it is not spinning, you can though still manually select the spin program and it will then spin and...

I have an old Bosch Exxcel 1000 (washing machine); Model Nr: WF02064GB/01 Solid machine. Recently noticed clothes wet at end of cycle, and that the Cycle is ending early., a 90deg that should be 130 minutes ends in 30 minutes with clothes wet. Sometimes though the clothes are dryer, so it...

Sorry I can't answer your question, not sure about BC 'Permits', I know BC Certificates of Completion only. The answer though to my original question here, was answered shortly after posting, and here is the reason. But first, agree they are inspectors, not a walking talking AD compendium. I...

Does a kitchen need to have a window, with natural light. Presume it need have no specific outllook, could a roof window suffice ? Could a 'light tunnel' help in this regard ? And any requirement would need to satisfy both Planning and Building Control. This defines a habitable room under...

It was all striped back to just rafters, and part of that pitched Roof incuded a small gable was retained, but the rest of the pitched roof was rebuilt, I recently completed another loft and the whole of the pitched roof was replaced, with new treated (and straight) C24 timbers, bit more money...

One of my builders has a number of rolls of ATOM 1.5 and 2.5 T&E he wants to move on, all seems to BS - but made in Turkey, and with a white Sheathing. A thread gives some info on this: https://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/atom-kablo-brand.254023/ Would a Sparky question the use of White...

Yes I have read Jeds post differently now, and see what he was saying, I have had plans drawn up where the Living room has been enlarged for I guess these reasons, how that was calculated for the divi'ing up - i was never was told ...

Thank you, it appears not to be the washer this time, but scale build up blocking the rubber nipples on the head, a simple fix that the tenants have been shown how to do several times, a condition will be written into contracts and a charge made if I'm called out again.

Sorry I am not asking about GIA, but individual Living Rooms and Kitchen Rooms

I purchased a fixed shower head that screws onto a 15mm elbow. It has been in service a few years, it is the dome type with a limited range swivel head. Every six months tenants complain that water pressure in the head has gone, I go in and find the rubber washer that sits in the middle...

There is the National Space Standards for 'bedroom' sizes: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/technical-housing-standards-nationally-described-space-standard/technical-housing-standards-nationally-described-space-standard I now understand from a local Architect our local council does...

I cannot find a table of 'Living Room' or 'Kitchen Room' size standards, the London Plan and our local plan I cannot see contains these, can these be found anywhere ?

@RandomGrinch - required currently are all the items in 2 domestic flats, so definately not 1000's of items. I am aware tenants bring all manner of plug ins onto the premises, and although it is fully covered with a fire safety system, I would rather there not be a fire in the first place. I'm...

I took a quick look at a random Kewtech PAT testing log book (on the interweb), and it requires test values, the above kit is either PASS or FAIL from what I can see, there are no values to enter. The more expensive testers I presume - in the hands of more knowledgeable people, help judge the...

I need to test a small number of domestic applicances. I am taking an Online course to become competent. In the past I have paid my electrician to do this, but when I have witnessed him do it, he has just used his normal test equipment, I presume one does not need specific test equipment just...

Umm, I wonder if the planning inspectorate publish a 'current waiting time' web page. I understand its roughly 3-6 months. I would like to think it wont come to an appeal, but with that in mind I have found exactly the scenario discussed above - Approved by the council, PN PD App as 2x thin...