Spon's Practical Guide to Alterations &

The procedures, the problems and pitfalls of extending or altering property are discussed in this fully updated new edition. The author gives helpful advice on how to make the project go smoothly from beginning to end. This is a practical guide for those at the beginning of their career in building, or who want to be updated on the new regulations now in force. This new edition incorporates the 2005 Amendments to Approved Document L1B on the conservation of fuel and power. Developments in Computer Aided Design and structural calculations are also discussed. It is invaluable to all those who are trying to act efficiently, correctly and cost-effectively.

Introduction
A general guide to drawing the plan	p. 3
The need for control	p. 9
Planning and building control	p. 11
Householder Developments
House extension policies and The Party Wall etc Act 1996	p. 15
Is planning approval necessary?	p. 23
Applying for planning permission	p. 31
Conservation areas/listed buildings/tree preservation orders	p. 39
Other design aspects for consideration	p. 49
More on Building Control
More on building control	p. 69
Is building control approval required?	p. 75
Making the building control submission	p. 77
Building Construction
General information	p. 89
The foundations	p. 103
The external walls	p. 111
The internal walls	p. 121
Ground floors	p. 125
Timber upper floors	p. 131
Flat roofs	p. 137
Pitched roofs	p. 143
Finishes etc	p. 161
Ventilation	p. 163
Staircases	p. 165
Plumbing, drainage, heating, installation of boilers, electrical works	p. 169
Other building control aspects	p. 175
Mainly for Consultants/Conclusion
Preparing to meet the client	p. 181
Meeting the client	p. 183
Conclusion	p. 191
Checklist of items not addressed or often missed off plans	p. 193
A standard specification	p. 195
Building construction terminology	p. 205
'Housing Extensions' Halton Borough Council	p. 211
Index	p. 245
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