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LABCnews is a publication for anyone involved in the construction industry from the design stage, right through to construction.

The publication covers a wide range of diverse and topical issues that will encompass proposed changes in legislation, news of developments in innovative materials and future construction techniques.

We hope, therefore, that you will find this new magazine relevant to you and your profession.

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Application of Part L

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Transfer of Private Drains

}Retrofitting Photovoltaic Panels to roofs

}What are the rules about conservatories?

}Loft conversions to 2 storey houses

}Practical answers to your specialist questions

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}Transfer of Private Drains to Water and Sewerage Companies

}Changes to the Building Regulations in England

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Spring 2012 ISSUE ONE

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LABC is here to promote the design and construction of buildings that are safe, accessible and environmentally efficient to comply with the Building Regulations. We are committed to maintain highest standards and ensuring the built environment in which we all live, work and play is safe and healthy. As building standards grow ever more complex, we will work with you to achieve quality construction that is regulatory compliant.

We have offices throughout towns and cities across England and Wales making it the leading building control provider, where

you can receive local contact for your local building control service. This can have the added benefit to you by having a good working relationship with our surveyors, whilst saving time and money to your clients in the short term.

Whether you are an architect, professional advisor, builder or developer you can rely on us. We have unrivalled experience of assisting in the design process and inspecting building work on site. With our combination of hands on experience, local knowledge and technical expertise we cannot be beaten.

L ABC is the organisation representing Local Authority Building Control departments in England and Wales. We have 3,000 professional

surveyors and support technicians based in 320 local authorities across 12 LABC regions.

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T here has been much confusion over recent months about how you go about the installation of photovoltaic solar panels on existing roofs, in particular to private

housing, and a lot has been said about interference from local authorities and their meddling in areas they shouldn’t.

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Sad to say due to some very poorly written legislation and vague operation of some of the self certification schemes designed to deal with this, both installers and local authorities alike have been struggling to deal with this matter. However, at long last there does now seem to be more clarity in the process that has to be followed to ensure everyone stays the right side of the law.

This article outlines key aspects of what is known as the self certification process through Competent Persons Schemes (CPS). First and foremost it is important to note that the installation of micro generation systems, particularly solar thermal and photovoltaic, is building work for the purposes of Building Regulations.

To be able to carry out work as an installer using this process, and remove the local authority from the equation the installer must be registered with a micro generation

scheme (MCS) and an appropriate CPS scheme e.g. BSI; ELECSA; NAPIT; NICEIC. The former gives the installer access to feed in tariff benefits and will be linked to the Green Deal, and the latter exemption from the need to make a formal application for Building Regulation consent from the local authority.

Registration with a CPS will address the skills and ability of the installer to deal with all aspects of the building regulations that may be involved. In the case of work that involves fixing pv panels on a roof the installer will have to consider the suitability of the structure of the roof to carry the additional loads from the new panels, prevention of ingress of water by the penetration of fixings and cables, and all electrical work. This in real terms means the installer must be competent to deal with a number of

different building regulations; Part A Structure; Part C Resistance to water ingress; and Part P electrical work, all of which should be considered by the CPS as all Competent Persons Schemes are required by law to ensure their members are fully competent to carry out all work in compliance with the Building Regulations.

Details of the MCS scheme are available on the following website which gives details of how to become an accredited installer together with information to customers on those companies and individuals who can undertake this work: www.microgeneration certification.org/

Should you want to find out what Competent Persons Schemes are authorised by Government, then visit this website:

http://www.communities.gov.uk/ planningandbuilding/building regulations/competentpersons schemes/To conclude, it is important to bear in mind a listing on the MCS site does not necessarily indicate that a company is also registered with a CPS. It is CPS registration that is essential to be able to self certify work under the Building Regulations.


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Application of Part L to Conservatories attached to existing dwellings

To establish whether the conservatory extension is mainly exempt, we must look to Class 7 of Schedule 2 to the Building Regulations 2010. This tells us that in order to be exempt it must:

• Be at ground level

• Not exceed 30m² floor area

• Be thermally separated from the building to which it is attached to

• Have an independent heating system from the main building

• Have glazing meeting Part N in critical zones

The question now arises as to what constitutes a conservatory as opposed to any other type of extension.

In the absence of a specific definition in the Building Regulations of a conservatory, reference can be made to dictionary definitions which give a variety of options as to the description and purpose of a conservatory.

A common factor in many descriptions is of a glazed structure often used for growing plants, and sometimes reference is made to it being an extension, but there is no indication as to the amount of glazing that should exist for the structure to be considered as a conservatory. It must also be borne in mind that at no point do the regulations stipulate what the space

should be used for, albeit various uses are suggested in dictionary descriptions.

In the vast majority of situations these structures are built as a form of living extension to homes, with in many instances ancillary heating provided for those times when it is occupied.

In the interest of consistency of interpretation, the guidance on levels of glazing contained in the superseded Approved Document L1B 2006 still gives a valid basis for a decision. In other words an ‘exempt conservatory’ should:

• Have at least 50% of external wall area formed from translucent materials (not including walls within 1 metre of boundary*)

• Have at least 75% of roof area formed from translucent materials

• Be at ground level

• Be effectively thermally separated** from the main part of the dwelling

But after establishing a fit with the exempt criteria of Schedule 2 class 7 it must be remembered that Regulation 9 still enables control under Requirement P1 (electrical safety), G1 (cold water supply) and G3(2) and (3) (hot water systems) if they are applicable.

IntroductionThe introduction of the new Part L has caused Building Control Bodies and industry difficulties in deciding what constitutes a conservatory in order to be exempt from making a Building Regulations application. The definition of a conservatory previously contained in AD L1B of the April 2006 edition is no longer included in the 2010 Approved Document.

In an attempt to provide clarity and a degree of consistency on this matter LABC has produced a guidance note that defines what a conservatory is for the purposes of being considered exempt from the need to make a Building Regulations application. The comments to the right highlight key aspects to consider.

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Approved document L1BThe exemption status for conservatories is slightly complicated by virtue of Paragraph 3.16 of Approved Document L1B which removes exemption if the heating system of the dwelling is extended into the conservatory.

The removal of such exemption should only apply control in relation to requirement L1 – Conservation of fuel and power. In this way an owner would be required to submit a Building Regulation application but control would be restricted to demonstrating compliance with Part L only.

In such cases the extent of control will depend on whether the conservatory’s heating system has independent temperature and on/off controls***. If it has, there is no limit on the area of glazing, but all glazed and solid elements should meet the thermal performance specified in Tables 1 and 2 to L1B and the heating system should comply with the Domestic Services Compliance Guide 2010.

If independent control is not provided then the limits on glazed area in L1B section 4 apply in addition to the above.

ConclusionLegislation and guidance on this subject leaves room for interpretation, hence a potential for variance in application between local authorities around the country can arise.

Adoption of this guidance will serve to promote a consistent approach when dealing with conservatories and most importantly those of our customers.

Definition of conservatoryThe use to which a conservatory is put is the choice of the occupier, with the proviso that should any fitting or controlled service be installed the definition may well change.

Permitted areas of glazingThe permitted area of glazing to roofs and external walls is as described above.

Notes* There is a potential for excessive unprotected

areas where external walls are in a boundary situation. Consideration for fire safety as opposed to the need to meet a specified level of glazing should form part of the assessment in relation to the permitted area of glazing in the external walls of a conservatory. It is considered that where external walls to conservatories are within 1 metre of an adjacent boundary it is more important to achieve reasonable fire separation than to insist upon a minimum level of glazing in such a wall simply to assist achieving exemption status.

** Effective thermal separation means that walls, doors and windows between the dwelling and the extension are insulated and draft proofed to at least the same extent as the existing dwelling’s external elements.

*** Independent temperature and on off control could typically be achieved using thermostatic radiator valves within the conservatory.

Building Regulation ExemptionsSo what are the exemptions?There are a number of building types and extensions that are termed exempt, which do not need formal approval or an application to be submitted within the Building Regulations. The most commonly encountered ones are listed below for domestic situations. For a full list you will need to look at Schedule 2 of the Building Regulations 2010.

GaragesThe construction of a new attached carport, open on at least 2 sides, would not normally require Building Regulations if it is less than 30m2 in floor area. Construction of a non combustible detached garage less then 30m2 would not normally require Building Regulations approval.

ShedsConstruction of a small detached building such as a garden shed or summerhouse in the garden will not normally require Building Regulations if the floor area of the building is less than 15m2. If the floor area is between 15 - 30m2 you will not normally require Building Regulations providing that the building is either at least 1m from the boundary or it is constructed of substantially non-combustible material, and is not used for sleeping accommodation.

Doors & WindowsIf you want to replace broken, fogged double glazing units, rotten sashes or rotten sections of the main frame members, Building Regulations will not apply, providing they are the same size and installed by a ‘competent’ installer.

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PorchesConstruction of a porch built at ground level of less than 30m2 in floor area is normally exempt from the need to make an application provided that the glazing and any fixed electrical installation complies with the applicable requirements of the Building Regulations.

Work on the roofIf you want to carry out repairs or recover a pitched or flat roof of an area that is less than 25% you will not normally need to submit a Building Regulation application.

Drains and manholesIf you wish to repair or replace an existing drainpipe, manhole or associated fitting, approval under the Building Regulations is not normally required if the replacement is like for like.

ConservatoriesA conservatory built at ground level and less than 30m2 in floor area is exempt provided that glazing and any fixed electrical installations comply with the applicable requirements of the Building Regulations.

In the next edition we will discuss how to make a Building Regulation application under either the Full Plans route or submitting a Building Notice.

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The guide offers 4 possible approaches, each dependant on the design and layout of the existing dwelling. Of key importance is to ensure the escape route for people is maintained for sufficient time to permit safe escape, the guide recognises there may be occasions when a more sophisticated approach could work which may require a fire engineered solution.

In all cases where you want to move away from a fully protected escape route via a fully protected fire resistant stairway to an external door you are advised to talk it over with your local authority building control team.

For those who want to take a closer look at possible ways you can comply with the regulations view the LABC Best Practice note “Loft conversions in two storey houses” on the LABC website: http://www.labc.uk.com/technical-guidance-notes

L oft conversions often prove to be fraught with difficulties, not least how you ensure the

safety of occupants in the event of fire. To help resolve this dilemma LABC has recently produced a Best Practice guide on key issues to consider on fire safety when converting a traditional 2 storey house by the addition of a loft that contains no more than 2 bedrooms.


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So if you have any burning questions you would like answered, please get in touch and we will see what we can do. We will publish a selection of replies received in future editions of LABCnews.

Please contact Doug Basen via email: [email protected]

T his is our first in a series of Question and Answer

articles where you pose a question and we will provide a response.

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Q: Do I need permission to convert my house into flats?

A: Yes – the regulations define this as a ‘material change of use’ and specify the requirements with which, as a result of that change of use, the whole or part of the building must comply (e.g. those concerned with escape and other fire precautions, hygiene, sound insulation, and conservation of energy). The whole or part of the building may therefore need to be upgraded to make it comply with the specified requirements.

Q: I want to convert my home into a shop or office. Do I need permission?

A: No. The regulations do not define this particular change of use as ‘material’. However, if your proposed project involves work which will affect the structure of the building, the means of escape and other fire precautions, or affect access and facilities for disabled people, the regulations will regard your work as a ‘material alteration’(and therefore ‘Building Work’) which must then comply with the regulations. You should also check with the local Fire Authority, usually the County Council, to see what ‘on-going’ fire precautions legislation (such as the Fire Precautions Act and/or the Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations) will apply when the building is in use.

Q: I want to convert part or all of my shop, office or any other type of non-domestic building into a flat or any other type of home. Do I need permission?

A: Yes – the regulations define this as a ‘material change of use’ and specify the requirements with which, as a result of that change of use, the whole or part of the building must comply (e.g. those concerned with escape and other fire precautions, hygiene, sound insulation, and conservation of energy). The whole, or at least part, of the building may therefore need to be upgraded to make it comply with the specified requirements.

Q: I want to install, alter or replace my shop front. Do I need permission?

A: Yes – because of the likely affect on the structure, escape and other fire precautions, and access and facilities for disabled people, this type of project is likely to be regarded as a ‘material alteration’, and therefore ‘Building Work’. The appropriate requirements will be applied so as to ensure, for example, that these aspects are addressed together with others such as the safety of the glazing. However, shop display windows do not have to comply with the energy efficiency requirements.

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L ABC Consult is our name for local authorities brokering services between each other. It enables us to share

experts and resources. By buying services from LABC you get the best expertise delivered locally at very competitive prices.

Services you can get through your local authority building control team:Service Who to contact

Building Control plan check and inspections Your local team

Pre-plans advice Your local team

SAP, SBEMs and other energy assessments

Your local team or LABC Consult ([email protected] or 020 7091 6860)

Thermal imaging

Acoustic advice and testing

Air tightness testing

Structural engineering

Fire engineering

M & E consultancy

Code for Sustainable Homes

Warranties Your local team or LABC Warranty 0845 054 0505

Access audits and statements

Your local team or LABC Consult ([email protected] or 020 7091 6860)

Homes and commercial buildings type approvals

Contamination consultancy

Hydrology and ground surveys

LABC Registered Details provides the mechanism between local authorities for recognising products, solutions and services that have been fully researched by one authority and can, therefore, be accepted by all. This is still known as the LANTAC agreement by many people - it saves local authorities the time and effort of all repeating the same task. It provides a fast route through the building control process helping designers, developers, manufacturers, distributors, contractors and installers. Go to the LABC website to find listings of pre-verified products and solutions.

The LABC Partner Authority Scheme (PAS) enables you to keep your plan checking and account management with the local authority team you know and trust. They will brief your work to the local team where the project is located for site inspection, plus any testing, and certification. It is an easy way of working with people you know and trust. If you work on projects in different locally authority areas, ask your preferred team to set you up in the PAS scheme.

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As some of you may be aware there is no legal provision for a ‘building-over agreement’ to be entered into between property owners and water companies other than a general duty of care owed to all statutory undertakers not to damage their plant or unduly restrict their access.

For a sewer to be subject to this new legislation it must be shown on the map of public sewers held by each water company for its own area, with new drainage being added to the map. As it takes place, there are no plans for a widespread mapping programme of existing drainage.

All building owners, i.e. the general public, have already been notified by

the water companies of the change in legislation and their obligations.

So what happens next?Where there is agreement and understanding between local authorities and water companies, those working arrangements will continue until such time as Water UK is in a position to issue national guidelines.

Where no local arrangements are in place and in the absence of Mandatory Build Standards, builders are advised to continue to follow the guidance in Approved Document H when designing and installing new foul drainage. However, consideration

should be given to the fact that when completed, shared drainage systems will be adopted by the water companies and it is advisable for builders to contact them in advance of carrying out work to check for any local requirements.

The Private Sewers and Lateral Drains legislation does not amend the Building Regulations in any way, and there is no obligation for LABC to undertake consultations with water companies unless the building is compromising a drain or sewer shown on the map of sewers.

LABC does however owe a duty of care to our “customers”, and where we become aware

that a building is over or in close proximity to something that could be a public sewer, building owners and/or the contractor will be advised to contact their local sewerage undertaker and obtain consent to continue.

So which drains are affected?1. Where pipes serve more than one building and those buildings are not within the same curtilage, the pipes are generally sewers and will transfer to the sewerage company.

A s many of you will be aware, legislation was introduced on 1 October 2011 regarding the transfer of responsibility and maintenance of a wide range of

private sewers and lateral drains in England and Wales to the 10 water and sewerage companies which caused much confusion to agents and builders. As a result LABC has been in discussions with DEFRA, DCLG and Water UK over these issues. Water UK is the representative organisation which brings together all of the UK’s water and wastewater utilities and has recently formed a Building Over Review Group (BORG), to co-ordinate water industry views.

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2. Drainage that is wholly within a building, such as in a flat, is building drainage and will not transfer.

3. Pipes that serve a single building (or part of a building) are drains. From the point where the pipe leaves the curtilage of the building (or the curtilage of part of the building) the pipe is a lateral drain if it communicates with a public sewer. It will therefore transfer to the Sewerage Company as a public lateral drain.

4. Where a pipe serves two or more buildings which are within the same curtilage, the pipe is a drain not a sewer. Only from the point where the pipe leaves that curtilage will the pipe become a public lateral drain (not a sewer) public and transfer to the sewerage company, again provided it communicates with a public sewer.

5. Buildings within the same curtilage can be joined or be two or more separate blocks.

6. A building which is divided between different ownerships (e.g. a semi detached houses) is treated as two or more separate buildings.

7. A public highway will not be part of the curtilage of any property, but private streets within a retail, office or industrial estate and which are managed with the land surrounding the buildings on behalf of the land owner are likely to be an indication that the whole siteand all the buildings on it are part of a single curtilage. Whether there is a single curtilage will depend on the individual facts.

8. Gutters, down pipes and other above ground plumbing serving two or more premises is not a sewer or a drain and therefore will not transfer to the Sewerage Company.

9. Gulley pots below ground will often be accessories to the down pipes that drain into them and if so, will not transfer.

10. Pipes which are owned by a Railway Undertaker (as defined in the Water Industry Act 1991) will not transfer, wherever they are situated.

11. Pipes which are situated on or under Crown Land and in respect of which the sewerage company received notice from the appropriate authority prior to 1 July 2011 are exempt from the transfer, whoever owns the pipes.

12. Cast iron gulleys from rainwater down pipes which run across footpaths and the modern profiled concrete equivalent are gutters, not drains or sewers and therefore will not transfer.

13. Drains vested in a Highway Authority are highway drains and will not transfer whether they carry surface water drainage or not.

14. Pipes which have been constructed to carry highway drainage will similarly not transfer even if they also carry surface water sewage.

Note: these notes are intended to provide an initial indication of whether or not particular sewers or drains transfer. They are not an exhaustive analysis of the regulations and in cases of doubt, legal advice should be obtained on the particular circumstances.

And the futureWater UK are looking to agree the water industry position through “BORG” and will then report back to an industry group. However, it is unlikely that any national document will be available before April 2012.

More information is available from the Defra website: http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/quality/water/sewage/sewers/

It is suggested that you make early contact with your local water company to address any issues you have.

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M any of you will be aware there have been discussions

regarding future changes to the Building Regulations. The regulations need to be amended from time to time and updated so that they remain fit for purpose and respond to any changes in industry such as building practices and construction techniques.

2012 Consultation on changes to the Building Regulations in England


At the end of July 2010 an exercise was undertaken involving local authorities, businesses and the public to submit ideas to identify changes for the Building Regulations to operate effectively.

From this consultation, a detailed package of proposals has been produced on possible changes to the Building Regulations.

The package contains a significant deregulatory element as well proposals to further improve the energy efficiency and safety aspects of the Building Regulations. The consultation is presented in four sections:

Section one – Introduction to the consultation package and proposals on Parts A, B, C, K, M and N, Access Statements, security, Changing Places toilets and Regulation 7This section outlines the scope of the consultation, its structure and contents and describes how the consultation fits with current Government policies to reduce the burden of regulation on business. It also contains and invites comments on specific consultation proposals relating to radon protection, changing places toilets, domestic security, structural safety (Eurocodes), fire safety, the use of Access Statements, the rationalisation of Parts M, K and N, and revising the Approved Document supporting Regulation 7.

The proposed changes include:• Replacing the currently-referenced standards in Part A (Structure)

with the new British Standards based on Eurocodes.

• Aligning the existing guidance in Approved Document C (Site preparation and resistance to contaminants and moisture) with the most up-to-date radon maps to ensure the safety provisions are targeted appropriately.

• Clarifying the guidance on Access Statements in Approved Document M (Access to and use of buildings).

• Rationalising the guidance supporting Parts M, K and N (Access, Protection from falling, collision and impact and Glazing respectively) to remove unnecessary costs on business.

• Making minor changes to the technical guidance in Approved Document B (Fire safety) to resolve practical problems in the application of Requirement B2 (Internal fire spread (linings)).


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• Setting out the intention to take forward the repeal of the fire protection provisions in the Local Acts.

• Setting out the non-regulatory approach proposed in relation to domestic security and Changing Places toilets.

Section two – Part L (Conservation of fuel and power)This section of the consultation presents proposals to change Part L and associated guidance to raise the energy performance standards for new and existing buildings, and introduce new requirements relating to works carried out in existing buildings, including domestic extensions and window or boiler replacements.

The proposed changes include:

• Tighter carbon dioxide emission standards for new homes and non-domestic buildings, to take the next step towards ‘zero carbon’ standards, plus tighter performance standards for works to existing buildings.

• To introduce, on a phased basis requirements for additional energy efficiency improvements to be carried out when other specified works (e.g. extensions, replacement boilers) are planned.

Consultation section three – Part P (Electrical safety – dwellings)This section of the consultation outlines the options considered in the review of Part P and outlines a proposal for reducing the costs of complying with Part P.


• Changes to reduce Part P administration by extending the range of simple jobs that can be carried out without involving a building control surveyor, and by allowing DIY-ers and other unregistered installers to utilise a competent electrician – not just a local authority building control surveyor – to certify higher-risk work.

Consultation section four – the building control systemThis section of the consultation sets out proposals which aim to improve the efficiency of the building control system by reducing burdens, improving compliance with the Building Regulations and encouraging industry to take greater responsibility for their actions.


• A proposal to make the issue of completion certificate by the local authority mandatory in all situations where they have been notified that the work has been completed and they consider the work to be compliant.

• A proposal to amend the wording on completion certificates regarding compliance with the Building Regulations.

• A proposal to remove the need for statutory notifications, instead local authorities will draw up a service plan for inspections using a risk-assessed basis which will set out when a local authority wishes to be notified and how long the applicant should wait for the inspection to be carried out.

• A proposal to remove the Warranty Link Rule although, in practice, most new homes will

still be provided with a warranty to satisfy the requirements of mortgage lenders or for other reasons.

• Consulting on ways to strengthen the existing enforcement powers, for example increasing the maximum fine available, as well as introducing new sanctions, such as compliance and stop notices, which could provide a more flexible and less burdensome enforcement mechanism.

• A proposal to introduce specialist third party certification schemes (for example for checking structural designs) and introducing “Appointed Persons” to act as compliance co-ordinators on construction sites.

Detail proposals will be published after the consultation has closed. It is envisaged changes related to deregulatory proposals in the consultation will come into force in April 2013 with proposals with a regulatory impact coming into force in October 2013.

However, the provisions relating to energy efficiency 2012 dealt with in Section two of the consultation package will be phased in to coordinate with the introduction of the Green Deal. The Department of Energy and Climate Change are planning for the Green Deal framework to be in place in October 2012.

More details are available here: http://www.communities.gov.uk/planningandbuilding/buildingregulations/buildingregulationschanges/ and an easier to read summary - 2012 consultation on changes to the Building Regulations in England is available here: http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/planningandbuilding/pdf/2077415.pdf



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24.5.12 Building Excellence AwardsFor further information email: [email protected]

Here is a round up of what’s happening in your LABC region for events, training, exhibitions and seminars.


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Gateshead TBA

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Copthorne TBA

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20.4.12Building Excellence Awards (South Wales)For further information email: [email protected]

Pontyclun TBA

27.4.12Building Excellence Awards (North Wales)For further information email: [email protected]

Ewloe TBA

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Bristol TBA

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19.4.12Building Excellence Awards (South Yorkshire and Humber)For further information email: [email protected]

Broughton Nr. Brigg

£45 inc. VAT

19.4.12Charity Golf Day, Bluebell Wood Children’s HospiceFor further information email: [email protected]

Broughton Nr. Brigg

£25 inc. VAT

19.4.12Pilkington Building Products – UK: Glass for Fire ResistanceFor further information email: [email protected]

Leeds Free Event

24.5.12Decra Lightweight Roofing SystemsFor further information email: [email protected]

Scunthorpe Free Event

7.6.12Building Excellence Awards (NYBCP and East Riding)For further information email: [email protected]

Nr. York TBA

14.6.12Building Excellence Awards (West Yorkshire)For further information email: [email protected]

Headingley Leeds

£45 inc. VAT

19.7.12

Lorient Polyproducts Ltd: The Role and Performance of Fire and Smoke Resisting Door AssembliesFor further information email: [email protected]

Leeds Free Event


We hope you enjoyed this edition of LABCnews. Like every publication support from our readers is essential. Therefore, we are always looking for any suggested areas of interest and expertise that you would like to see in future editions of LABCnews. Please contact our England editor Basil Parylo. Basil can be contacted on 0113 247 8119 or by email: [email protected]

We hope you enjoyed this edition of LABCnews. Like every publication, support from our readers is essential. Therefore, we are always looking for any suggested areas of interest and expertise that you would like to see in future editions of LABCnews. Please contact our Welsh editor Handel Davies. Handel can be contacted on 01267 246001 or by email: [email protected]

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