Project guidance notes

Below are some helpful guidance notes produced by LABC relating to common building regulation projects.

Acoustic testing - showing compliance with Part E, resistance to passage of sound

Building an Energy Efficient Extension

Boiler Flues - An outline of installation of boiler flues and ventilation perforations in external timber framed walls and other structures

Commissioning solid fuel appliance

Window openings - enlargement/reduction of openings when installing replacement windows/doors

Fire Doors in Dwellings - Guidance on the use of fire doors (FD 20) within dwellings to comply with building regs requirement B1

Loft Conversions - An approach that achieves the functional requirements of Regulation B1 for loft conversions and applies to two storey single house

Roofing Battens - for small builders. The importance of assessing the quality of roof battens

Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems

In addition you may like to visit the following external link to the LABC library which contains further helpful guides and useful documents about our services. These include guides for small builders to homeowner guides and technical guidance.

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External links to further guidance notes

Building Regs 4 Plans

You may also find the following site useful when submitting your plans to us. It offers notes for home extensions, and loft and garage conversions. However, please note that this site is run independently of LABC and has no affiliation with LABC or its members. The information provided is for guidance only and does not guarantee building regulations approval. Building Regs 4 Plans This link will open in a new window (This link will open in a new window)

If you have a specific query relating to any of these guidance notes please contact us in building control on 01883 732871 or email buildingcontrol@tandridge.gov.uk

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Tandridge District Council
8 Station Road East
Oxted RH8 0BT

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