example_id,text,labels,predictions
34a524ec-6994-426f-86af-78788fd34a80,"<e1>Between the locking points</e1> for the <e2>mortice lock</e2> and surface-mounted rim lock, the distance should be 400-600mm.",none,part-of
aa41a5d4-c0b1-4da7-84a0-5c2e2738654f,The <e1>total number of ventilators</e1> installed in the dwellings habitable rooms and kitchens should be at least the following: <e2>Five ventilators</e2> if the dwelling has more than one bedroom.,greater-equal,greater-equal
c2c49207-78b3-42b0-8b61-ad506f5a80e2,"In hard water areas, <e1>suitable</e1> <e2>measures</e2> should be taken to treat the feed water to water heaters and the hot water circuit of combination boilers to reduce lime-scale accumulation.",selection,selection
0a7ff0c7-c5f9-4069-9d7e-2bfd6c4871d3,The <e1>floor area</e1> of the <e2>extension</e2> does not exceed 30m2.,selection,part-of
d5b6ff18-626d-4e6f-b788-0c67f7a4ebab,"If the cost of installing the required electric vehicle charge point and cable routes for electric vehicle charge points exceeds 7% of the total cost of the major renovation (a) such a building is exempt from the requirement to install the electric vehicle charge point; and (b) cable routes for electric vehicle charge points must be installed in a minimum of one fifth of the total number of parking spaces, except where the <e1>cost</e1> of that installation exceeds 7% of the total cost of the major <e2>renovation</e2>.",none,none
33eb3a5a-584f-4d1e-84a0-35fe66954d80,Consideration should be given to the power requirements of <e1>essential</e1> (e.g. life safety) <e2>systems</e2>.,selection,selection
526d7a82-6362-4fce-8d58-1ab0b0005235,The <e1>structures</e1> of the wet rooms must be <e2>rigid enough that the thermal and moisture movements do no damage the wet room waterproofing or surface structures</e2>.,necessity,necessity
7134933d-17df-4a8c-b72e-1c09177bad1c,The spread of fire in voids of <e1>wall-type</e1> <e2>building elements</e2> must be restricted at least by storey.,selection,selection
2c8d2bc3-cf23-48f8-b9c0-b90f150f9f93,"Any <e1>walls</e1>, doors and windows should be insulated and <e2>draught-proofed</e2> to at least the same extent as in the existing building.",necessity,necessity
2c12675d-93c9-496a-acf9-b30465dae93d,Any flexible <e1>ducts</e1> should be <e2>installed</e2> so that the full internal diameter is maintained and flow resistance is minimised.,necessity,necessity
af92ecf9-432a-4557-9992-060bb6e3e867,<e1>Air permeability</e1> should be in <e2>m3/(hm2) at 50Pa</e2>.,equal,equal
0da52584-1b37-48b5-840f-3795ae695275,the minimum clear dimensions of the platform are: 1100mm <e1>wide</e1> and 1400mm deep where two doors are located at 90° relative to each other and where the lifting platform is enclosed or where provision is <e2>being made for an accompanied wheelchair user</e2>.,none,none
977ccb7b-4580-4ea3-9ea4-5057925c9854,"NOTE: The surface area of the <e1>whole</e1> <e2>building</e2> must be included when assessing whether the works constitute a major renovation, even if the building is mixed use.",selection,selection
df6eb340-6ff0-4811-bcaf-48a6cc6dc455,"An ambulant <e1>disabled person</e1> should be <e2>able to move within, and between, storeys</e2>.",necessity,necessity
dd056285-1aa4-4c6d-94ac-b911458cb7ea,"Where any of the <e1>parking spaces</e1> for new <e2>buildings</e2> other than residential or mixed-use buildings are in a covered car park, the requirement to install an electric vehicle charge point should be met by installing a charge point in a parking space that is not within a covered car park.",part-of,part-of
78b82c71-b2a9-41ea-a5f9-45bdba64fa7a,The <e1>correct</e1> <e2>operation</e2> of each control function should be tested where it is practical.,selection,selection
eccd4f77-ef4a-41fd-a22a-620c84fdddd4,There is a minimum of 400mm of worktop to at least one side of the oven and fridge or fridge freezer where this is taller than the worktop height (or to <e1>one side</e1> of a pair of tall <e2>appliances</e2> where they are located together at the end of a run).,part-of,selection
a5e9c36f-358f-4375-943c-6d5b89c82647,"Any abrupt level differences of over 0.7 metres and any <e1>precipices</e1> located in the <e2>vicinity</e2> of common play and recreation areas associated with buildings with more than two dwellings must be indicated by appropriate barriers or suitable planted areas, or outfitted with a base that cushions any fall.",part-of,part-of
efd2d371-97de-4d5e-af06-e404ff71f316,The <e1>impact</e1> of the ground and crawl space on <e2>heat loss</e2> shall be taken into account in heat loss calculations.,part-of,part-of
1320873f-de9b-4c55-a7c0-67f545c4a46e,"All <e1>access routes</e1> to <e2>principal</e2>, or alternative accessible, entrances should be surfaced so that people are able to travel along them easily, without excessive effort and without the risk of tripping or falling.",none,none
197b9463-397e-4729-a08d-12739f9db069,"For variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems, any <e1>calculations</e1> must include indoor and outdoor conditions, the <e2>power input from controls</e2>, and indoor units.",necessity,necessity
8b054fa5-fa6b-40f8-996a-a6dfea855fc3,"The <e1>distance</e1> <e2>between a door that opens onto a landing and the upper edge of the ramp or flight of stairs</e2> must be no less than 400 millimetres on the side wall and no less than 1,500 millimetres on the end wall.",selection,selection
9dd2a0f1-0ff9-4416-8abd-1e6589980ff4,"If the cross-sectional area of a mechanical ventilation systems air duct is designed to be greater than 0.06 m2, the <e1>outdoor air and exhaust air ducts</e1> shall be fitted with <e2>shutoff dampers</e2> that close automatically when the system shuts down.",necessity,necessity
37f30855-f103-43f1-aef2-b37c05b4c174,Facilitating future <e1>connection</e1> to any local <e2>district heat networks</e2> should be considered (e.g. providing capped off connections in pipework to allow later connection to a local district heat network).,necessity,part-of
7c8f6c05-769d-46a8-9dc6-84b509bf8d9c,"The fire compartmenting requirement for the balcony slab of a glazed balcony of a building exceeding two storeys is EI 30; however, minor sealing parts and penetrations may be <e1>class</e1> <e2>E 15</e2>.",equal,equal
208b093d-361f-4aec-819d-4abca4e72c68,"in an evacuation area where the maximum number of occupants is 60, the <e1>second</e1> exit may be no less than 900 millimetres in <e2>width</e2>.",none,part-of
500fc416-e652-4a2c-8dd3-8d9754ea1829,There should be no visible mould on the inner surfaces of external <e1>walls</e1> of a properly heated <e2>building</e2> with typical moisture generation.,part-of,part-of
891e9eee-4a4b-4d7c-8051-3aee8302cd6b,"Walls: <e1>insulation</e1> should be fitted without any air gaps and <e2>tight to the structure, cavity closers, lintels and cavity trays</e2>.",necessity,necessity
a8b3e54e-902c-4502-99a2-8c41d46f1416,"If there are more than 60 chairs in a <e1>space</e1>, they must be linked to one another in at least four groups, unless the chairs are <e2>placed around tables</e2>.",none,none
72d93d34-a477-4505-9754-e7ca2c59b6ec,The <e1>building</e1> should be <e2>constructed to meet requirement O1 using passive means as far as reasonably practicable</e2>.,necessity,necessity
7a42150c-1f5d-449c-ac83-addfe816e46a,Accessible <e1>entrances</e1> should be <e2>clearly sign-posted</e2> and easily recognisable.,necessity,necessity
bb3ac5b0-14d0-4d75-95d9-713adc6f2f58,"Any <e1>walls</e1>, doors and windows should be insulated and <e2>draught-proofed</e2> to at least the same extent as in the existing dwelling.",necessity,necessity
8e9ef8dc-18bd-4877-98cd-556aa4adee8f,"Reasonable provision shall be made for the <e1>conservation of fuel and power</e1> in <e2>buildings</e2> by: (a) limiting heat gains and losses (i) through thermal elements and other parts of the building fabric; and (ii) from pipes, ducts and vessels used for space heating, space cooling and hot water services; (b) providing fixed building services which (i) are energy efficient to a reasonable standard; (ii) have effective controls; and (iii) are commissioned by testing and adjusting as necessary to ensure they use no more fuel and power than is reasonable in the circumstances.",selection,part-of
01008f69-874b-443e-bcb2-2f5630280049,"If stairs are used only as an emergency exit and if they lead to spaces in a dwelling or accommodation facility other than those that are necessary for living, the <e1>riser</e1> may be no more than 220 millimetres and the tread must be no less than <e2>220 millimetres</e2>.",none,none
a746a9da-a853-4ec3-a796-317b781216ad,<e1>Display lighting</e1> should be <e2>controlled on dedicated circuits that can be switched separately from those for lighting provided for general illuminance</e2>.,necessity,necessity
1ebce0c9-705c-47ee-8429-e83cfbed72db,"All walls, <e1>ducts</e1> and boxings to every WC/cloakroom, <e2>bath</e2> and shower room are strong enough to support grab rails, seats and other adaptations that could impose a load of 1.5kN/m2.",part-of,part-of
45b99da0-5bce-49b7-9ce2-04810c7e5a19,"For recessed meter boxes on the <e1>cold side</e1> of the <e2>construction</e2>, insulation should be installed behind the enclosure.",part-of,part-of
0f32fab3-c03b-400c-949a-cc95828a89d3,The <e1>specification</e1> of <e2>comfort cooling systems</e2> should be based on a heat gain calculation for the dwelling.,part-of,part-of
f439dcde-3cf9-4b40-b555-a2107ae5559f,"If the circulation piping is located inside the building envelope, <e1>50</e1> of the calculated <e2>domestic hot water circulation heat loss</e2> shall be added to the thermal load of the spaces of the building.",part-of,equal
5f7b8ff7-50d0-46a2-a48b-fa19786c98fd,"If the domestic hot water cylinder is located inside the building envelope, 50 of the <e1>calculated</e1> <e2>domestic hot water cylinder heat loss</e2> shall be added to the thermal load of the spaces of the building.",selection,selection
0aaf71f0-a482-4a72-a407-0d6db79c7f6f,"In a building consisting primarily of one storey, no more than 200 m2 of fire-compartmented and no more than 50 m2 of non-fire-compartmented <e1>areas</e1> that essentially relate to the business of the building may be <e2>located on the level of second storey</e2>.",necessity,necessity
15f74476-8f8e-48a3-8906-752c29fdebac,The <e1>results</e1> should be <e2>recorded</e2> and given to the building owner.,necessity,necessity
73a6e4e0-c157-4cae-bc28-c0788f6a1e53,"Activation (e.g. motion sensors and push buttons), safety features and the <e1>time-lapse</e1> allowed for <e2>entry</e2> and exit through powered door systems should be carefully considered to suit the needs of people who cannot react quickly.",part-of,part-of
72e7ed0c-9e73-46b2-a919-20f3fea337fd,"An area with a potentially flammable or explosive <e1>atmosphere</e1> must not be located in a building where there are <e2>dwellings</e2>, accommodation premises, institutions or assembly and business premises.",none,none
5e7d4831-4ec8-48f9-9e60-0422fcc1eae4,"When replacing an existing <e1>system</e1>, the installed generation capacity of the new <e2>system</e2> should be no less than that of the existing system, except where a smaller system can be demonstrated to be more appropriate or effective (e.g. replacing an existing system with one which is better matched to the dwelling's energy demand).",none,none
43e26628-8b62-4cc6-91e2-284335df1564,"In <e1>rooms</e1> <e2>used for sleeping or rest</e2>, the one-hour A-weighted equivalent continuous sound level of impulsive, narrow-band or low-frequency noise may not exceed 25 decibels.",selection,selection
f4557f58-1986-4de0-b0b8-539906b7fbcb,"For rooflights, <e1>U-values</e1> should be <e2>calculated based on a horizontal position</e2>.",necessity,necessity
d43e4877-601c-43eb-9d33-96945754374b,Good acoustic design should be <e1>employed to achieve</e1> an <e2>acoustic environment</e2> that is neither too reverberant nor too absorbent so that announcements and conversations can be heard clearly.,selection,selection
d43e4877-601c-43eb-9d33-96945754374b,<e1>Good</e1> acoustic design should be employed to achieve an acoustic environment <e2>that is neither too reverberant nor too absorbent</e2> so that announcements and conversations can be heard clearly.,none,none
efd2d371-97de-4d5e-af06-e404ff71f316,The <e1>impact</e1> of the ground and <e2>crawl space</e2> on heat loss shall be taken into account in heat loss calculations.,selection,part-of
0df5892a-e396-424e-90f1-74f6ccfb9e1a,"A <e1>certain proportion</e1> of the changing rooms, washing facilities, saunas and swimming pools in a non-residential building shall be <e2>suitable for a person with mobility and functional impairment</e2>.",necessity,necessity
415aa97a-1b29-4d68-b1f1-e7d29a5ed7d6,<e1>Rigid connectors</e1> and jubilee clips should be <e2>used for flexible ducting to ensure a good seal</e2>.,necessity,necessity
ffc11c58-ff7e-45f4-a5c7-da59404e5659,"Reasonable provision shall be made in the <e1>design</e1> and installation of electrical installations in order to <e2>protect persons operating, maintaining or altering the installations from fire or injury</e2>.",necessity,none
60024014-cb6a-4a53-9b12-9497e0a1e5e8,"Extract air from toilets, washrooms and cleaning spaces may be conducted to vertical ducts for extract air categories 1 and 2 if the total extract air flow from these spaces does not exceed <e1>10</e1> of the total air flow in the <e2>vertical</e2> duct.",none,none
35cacecf-06dc-4b0f-aadb-db2ee05518c7,The <e1>area</e1> of windows and <e2>roof windows</e2> (but excluding display windows) within the area served exceeds 40 of the facade area.,part-of,part-of
03ee3a93-abb7-451f-98bf-d6c3d0baf8a2,<e1>Provision</e1> shall be <e2>made to ensure a clear view of the space on either side of a swing door or gate</e2>.,necessity,necessity
e505b13c-7b62-4857-aa2d-544dc986e9c0,"For dwellings, for <e1>external</e1> tapered <e2>steps</e2> and stairs that are part of the building the going of each step should be a minimum of 280mm.",selection,selection
339fc78c-a2f2-481c-a410-3aeb41e24b8a,<e1>Solid walls</e1> constructed of coursed brickwork or blockwork should be at least as <e2>thick</e2> as 1/16 of the storey height.,part-of,none
302c413e-fefd-47f1-914f-0dc787e4a761,"Where illuminance on surfaces is greater than 200 lux, a <e1>difference in light reflectance value</e1> should be a minimum of <e2>20 points</e2>.",greater-equal,greater-equal
2ff58135-b89d-40d1-a145-51aad9e5a942,"The landing in front of the outside door shall be at least 1,500 millimetres wide and at least <e1>1,500 millimetres</e1> <e2>long</e2>.",greater-equal,greater-equal
86350df0-a40e-412b-a301-004524d56736,"For wet heating systems in new dwellings with a <e1>floor area</e1> of <e2>150m2</e2> or greater, a minimum of two independently controlled heating circuits should be provided.",greater-equal,greater-equal
8e7e4d9a-05b8-4512-91c5-e8dbb9488685,"At night, windows, patio doors and <e1>balcony doors</e1> should be <e2>modelled as closed</e2>.",necessity,necessity
cb522b91-f26f-460e-adee-1a7f59ba10c9,"For heat pump installations in which there are other <e1>heat sources</e1> <e2>available to the same building</e2>, each of these heat sources should be appropriately incorporated into a singular control system.",selection,selection
77b0edab-012f-4047-a2db-fe6303993780,"<e1>Ventilation systems</e1> that, under normal operation, <e2>recirculate air between more than one space, room or zone</e2> should also be able to operate in a mode that reduces the risk of the transmission of airborne infection.",selection,selection
5e7d4831-4ec8-48f9-9e60-0422fcc1eae4,"When replacing an existing system, the installed generation capacity of the <e1>new</e1> system should be no less than <e2>that</e2> of the existing system, except where a smaller system can be demonstrated to be more appropriate or effective (e.g. replacing an existing system with one which is better matched to the dwelling's energy demand).",none,none
113b8bf8-1856-45f5-a54b-d65ef100b437,"If a gas-fired <e1>combination boiler</e1> is installed in an <e2>existing</e2> dwelling, at least one of the following energy efficiency measures, appropriate to the system, should be installed.",none,none
977ccb7b-4580-4ea3-9ea4-5057925c9854,"NOTE: The <e1>surface area</e1> of the whole building must be included when assessing whether the works constitute a major renovation, even if the building is <e2>mixed use</e2>.",none,none
fb5d3054-4911-4049-ba09-1c3e80f9c07c,"The tread of steps in <e1>uncovered</e1> or <e2>unheated</e2> outdoor staircases must be no less than 390 millimetres, and the riser may be no more than 130 millimetres.",none,none
d3fc8c9b-c23a-4188-8723-369caa90453c,"The reference value for a building's <e1>total combined window area</e1> is 15 of the sum total of the floor plate areas of the buildings storeys that are fully or in part above the ground but, however, at most 50 of the building's <e2>facade area</e2>.",none,none
05dc10dc-6a9a-4e83-93d3-79fff4819f99,Standing areas must be <e1>terraced</e1> so that it is <e2>safe to move in the rows</e2>.,selection,selection
88e23b46-22d9-4be6-87b7-40541f7995a9,"A building shall be provided with a <e1>permanently installed</e1> dry riser that is suitable for its purpose for transporting water for fire extinguishing: 1) in the premises above the entry level of the building, when the distance of the uppermost floor level from the entry level exceeds 24 metres; 2) in the <e2>premises</e2> below the entry level of the building, when the distance of the basement storey floor from the entry level exceeds 14 metres.",none,none
6414854d-01f9-481f-a7f4-c4581e48d8b1,<e1>Special</e1> <e2>safety features</e2> are not necessary if the ladder is not more than 6m long.,selection,selection
ebc429f0-cb90-41ab-9a11-401a2ddc7bad,"For continuous mechanical ventilation systems, such as continuous <e1>mechanical</e1> extract ventilation or mechanical <e2>ventilation</e2> with heat recovery, the system should be balanced to achieve design air flow rates at each room terminal.",none,none
6f8ec958-3a3c-4cc7-ace9-fdbdd01ab4c2,The <e1>service</e1> should be <e2>appropriate to the requirements of the space</e2>.,necessity,necessity
a477ee34-044e-443b-a95f-fbb1da913c38,"Changing places toilets, facilities designed for individuals with complex and multiple impairments who may require the assistance of up to two assistants, should be provided in addition to any wheelchair-accessible <e1>accommodation</e1> in separate-sex toilet washrooms, wheelchair-accessible unisex <e2>toileting facilities</e2> and baby changing facilities.",part-of,part-of
49c6fd15-70a9-4733-8de8-8dd2fe49fe0a,"If renewable technology such as a wind turbine or photovoltaic array is <e1>replaced</e1>, the new <e2>system</e2> should have an electrical output that is at least the same as that of the original installation.",none,none
db734798-9e42-4fe1-900c-77d4e6131809,"The main doors for entering a dwelling (usually the front door) should have a <e1>door viewer</e1> unless other means exist to see callers, such as clear <e2>glass</e2> within the door or a window next to the doorset.",none,selection
51284e52-f2f4-41b5-85e2-3fa96ab8602a,"All <e1>users</e1> of facilities should be able to locate suitable seating and <e2>move safely and easily to and from the seating area and ancillary accommodation, such as lavatories, dining rooms and bedroom suites</e2>.",necessity,necessity
3931f0fa-433e-4fb8-96bf-a747f3622ee0,"In order to help people with visual impairment to appreciate the size of a space they have entered, or to find their way around, there should be a <e1>visual contrast</e1> <e2>between the wall and the ceiling</e2>, and between the wall and the floor.",necessity,selection
86350df0-a40e-412b-a301-004524d56736,"For wet heating systems in new dwellings with a <e1>floor area</e1> of 150m2 or greater, a minimum of two independently controlled <e2>heating circuits</e2> should be provided.",none,none
5f675f4f-74de-4d0f-ae92-c3500d2d952e,The actual <e1>equivalent area</e1> and location of <e2>installed</e2> background ventilators should be recorded.,none,none
5962048f-577c-408a-be59-cbf79bd74630,<e1>Requirements</e1> for <e2>accessibility</e2> should be balanced against preserving historic buildings or environments.,selection,part-of
f398541a-81df-4380-a408-d7b1beaa7c92,"People should be able to <e1>see other people approaching from the opposite direction</e1>, thereby <e2>allowing sufficient reaction time for both parties to avoid a collision</e2>.",selection,selection
efe27c3d-80a8-4999-9310-77160105fe37,"Instead, the <e1>building primary energy rate</e1> and building emission rate should be <e2>calculated as if the area covered by the pool were replaced with the equivalent area of floor with the same U-value as the pool surround</e2>.",necessity,necessity
0d8c2f7d-5234-4bec-bbbe-961e499ebbbc,"A <e1>proportion</e1> of the sleeping accommodation in hotels, motels and student accommodation should be <e2>designed for independent use by wheelchair users</e2>.",necessity,necessity
a372d2c4-f734-479d-bc8d-d3a8aa15362d,"A wide range of <e1>people</e1>, including accompanied wheelchair users, should be <e2>able to access and use the lift</e2>.",necessity,necessity
e32bbb47-c826-40c1-8ea4-8c32353d3fd2,There shall be <e1>adequate means</e1> of ventilation <e2>provided for people in the building</e2>.,none,equal
5f7b8ff7-50d0-46a2-a48b-fa19786c98fd,"If the <e1>domestic</e1> <e2>hot water cylinder</e2> is located inside the building envelope, 50 of the calculated domestic hot water cylinder heat loss shall be added to the thermal load of the spaces of the building.",selection,selection
c72a5952-2e0b-4d4a-9185-09e4149b6239,The flooring functioning as waterproofing or waterproofing located underneath the flooring in wet rooms must have a watertight connection with the <e1>waterproofing</e1> of the <e2>wall</e2>.,part-of,part-of
3931f0fa-433e-4fb8-96bf-a747f3622ee0,"In order to help <e1>people</e1> <e2>with visual impairment</e2> to appreciate the size of a space they have entered, or to find their way around, there should be a visual contrast between the wall and the ceiling, and between the wall and the floor.",selection,selection
5b4380ba-0066-4735-a362-316d4c8e70b2,"Where a <e1>building</e1> <e2>undergoing major renovation</e2>, which is not a residential building or a mixeduse building, will have more than 10 parking spaces after the major renovation is completed (a) one of those parking spaces must have access to one electric vehicle charge point; and (b) cable routes for electric vehicle charge points must be installed in a minimum of one fifth of the total number of remaining parking spaces.",selection,selection
0ea1e862-2434-4fc8-97a2-b076c992ef20,"The width of an exit must be at least 1,200 millimetres and its <e1>free</e1> <e2>height</e2> must be at least 2,100 millimetres.",selection,selection
e5316f51-becd-4144-b5e8-ae1701b41818,"All <e1>users</e1> should be <e2>able to locate a control, know which setting it is on and use it without inadvertently changing its setting</e2>.",necessity,necessity
5f7b8ff7-50d0-46a2-a48b-fa19786c98fd,"If the <e1>domestic</e1> hot water cylinder is located inside the building envelope, 50 of the calculated domestic hot water cylinder heat loss shall be <e2>added to the thermal load of the spaces of the building</e2>.",none,none
9618a274-45da-4e3e-87f0-21c2bfae4a8e,"A <e1>guardrail</e1> must be used at points with a <e2>level difference</e2> of over 0.7 metres, if these can be accessed by children.",necessity,part-of
49c6fd15-70a9-4733-8de8-8dd2fe49fe0a,"If <e1>renewable technology</e1> such as a wind turbine or photovoltaic array is <e2>replaced</e2>, the new system should have an electrical output that is at least the same as that of the original installation.",selection,selection
8719164e-370a-42f2-9240-0a1b8db1a2c7,Extensive voids must be <e1>partitioned</e1> in order to <e2>restrict the spread of fire</e2>.,selection,selection
7db23e3b-7063-47a3-b65e-5d02ad78c922,"In a natural <e1>ventilation system</e1>, the ventilation valves shall be <e2>easy to close</e2>.",none,necessity
2f0f22aa-06d3-478d-a777-5aca5c2fb5c1,"For sliding doors and <e1>gates</e1>, provide both of the following: (i) a <e2>stop</e2> or other effective means to prevent them coming off the end of the track; (ii) a retaining rail to prevent doors and gates falling if the suspension system fails or the rollers leave the track.",necessity,necessity
457ecdc0-8247-4ad4-9beb-3b7a31cfa0fd,"All <e1>public areas</e1>, including lavatory <e2>accommodation</e2>, public telephones and external terraces should be accessible.",selection,selection
16f6f10e-f32f-48b2-85f9-123cdb5448ee,Any unavoidable <e1>gaps</e1> between boards should be <e2>infilled</e2> using compressible tape (e.g. for boards within roof rafters) or low expansion foam (e.g. for boards within wall cavities).,necessity,necessity
0da52584-1b37-48b5-840f-3795ae695275,the minimum clear dimensions of the platform are: 1100mm wide and 1400mm <e1>deep</e1> where two doors are located at 90° relative to each other and where the lifting platform is <e2>enclosed</e2> or where provision is being made for an accompanied wheelchair user.,none,none
b0642cd3-50f1-4266-9d63-7437dcc85167,The <e1>building envelope</e1> should be <e2>insulated to a degree that is reasonable in the particular case</e2>.,necessity,necessity
07a9b148-d87f-492c-abe2-04175801038d,Standard <e1>WC compartments</e1> should also <e2>have a minimum manoeuvring space clear of any door swing</e2>.,necessity,necessity
a86b58e8-046f-44b7-8e1b-00c876c8c647,"Parapets in categories A to E and <e1>panel parts</e1> of walls acting as parapets, as well as their <e2>fasteners</e2>, shall be designed to the concentrated load Qk = 0.3 kN acting on a random spot.",part-of,none
a477ee34-044e-443b-a95f-fbb1da913c38,"Changing places toilets, facilities designed for individuals with complex and multiple impairments who may require the assistance of up to two assistants, should be provided in addition to any <e1>wheelchair-accessible</e1> <e2>accommodation</e2> in separate-sex toilet washrooms, wheelchair-accessible unisex toileting facilities and baby changing facilities.",selection,selection
4e8c5c50-44af-48f6-b959-e6f9b31afa1e,"If the planned time of use of a modular or <e1>portable</e1> <e2>building</e2> in a single location is less than two years, the only practical heating technology may be electric resistance heating.",selection,selection
d04d6702-5170-4b50-9bda-7367a24e9322,"NOTE: The <e1>network distribution point</e1> could be in a cabinet, a box mounted on a wall or on a <e2>telegraph pole</e2>.",necessity,necessity
d3e7a947-536e-4a49-9823-e27fc0f68b27,Length of landings to be at least equal to the <e1>width</e1> of the <e2>ramp</e2>.,part-of,part-of
15c28729-22a9-4992-b43a-bdcf457c0526,"Both before and after a <e1>newly constructed</e1> <e2>building</e2> is built, a notice must be given to the building control body of the calculations.",selection,selection
50e89a86-e2be-439d-b230-79274cd7199b,<e1>Modular</e1> and portable buildings with a planned <e2>service life</e2> of more than two years at a single location should be shown to comply with the energy efficiency requirements.,none,part-of
956efc87-87de-4d3c-99fb-dc58eab9353b,"A dwelling that is intended for sheltered housing or supported housing of a person with mobility or functional impairment shall have at least one toilet and washing facility which has a free space with a <e1>diameter</e1> of at least <e2>1,500 millimetres</e2>.",greater-equal,greater-equal
0aaf71f0-a482-4a72-a407-0d6db79c7f6f,"In a <e1>building</e1> <e2>consisting primarily of one storey</e2>, no more than 200 m2 of fire-compartmented and no more than 50 m2 of non-fire-compartmented areas that essentially relate to the business of the building may be located on the level of second storey.",selection,selection
c952db0f-b605-4335-8d56-97fc339ad5ba,All <e1>three</e1> parts of the installation and commissioning checklist should be <e2>completed</e2>.,none,necessity
1e3d8e3a-93fd-47e2-833e-d7f36c901c77,Skirtings totalling up to 50mm total thickness and <e1>shallow projecting</e1> <e2>ducts</e2> or casings above 1800mm may be discounted when measuring clear width.,selection,selection
5aebe4f8-6ca6-4448-94db-5272b5541efb,"The results of all <e1>pressure tests</e1> on <e2>dwellings</e2>, including any test failures, should be reported to the building control body.",part-of,part-of
bb309bf3-9e86-43d9-8b6e-ebff176d1c88,The <e1>sink</e1> is not more than 150mm <e2>deep</e2> with insulation to the underside to prevent scalding of a wheelchair users legs.,part-of,part-of
09b2a395-5293-4b7d-82d4-5312482d59e9,"Door entry controls, where provided, are mounted 900-1000mm <e1>above</e1> finished <e2>ground level</e2>, and at least 300mm away from any projecting corner.",part-of,none
b88c2c2a-5c6f-4347-888d-0224c8971d7b,Non-condensing <e1>boilers</e1> should be <e2>fitted with a flue condensing kit where feasible and where the boiler is likely to be able to operate in condensing mode</e2> (e.g. variable temperature circuits).,necessity,necessity
c2e0629d-350b-45b8-9e9e-d58be1780f12,"If the <e1>basement</e1> has no bedrooms, it should be treated as having one bedroom when calculating the ventilation <e2>required for the purposes of meeting the ventilation standards</e2>.",none,none
2f0f22aa-06d3-478d-a777-5aca5c2fb5c1,"For sliding doors and <e1>gates</e1>, provide both of the following: (i) a stop or other effective <e2>means</e2> to prevent them coming off the end of the track; (ii) a retaining rail to prevent doors and gates falling if the suspension system fails or the rollers leave the track.",selection,necessity
7e369e4c-7768-4a7a-bd9c-41e2aa037b43,The air flows shall be designed so that the <e1>average carbon monoxide concentration</e1> in a parking garage for motor vehicles during the hour of use assessed as the most critical does not exceed <e2>35 mg/m3 (30 ppm)</e2>.,less-equal,less-equal
5e7d4831-4ec8-48f9-9e60-0422fcc1eae4,"When replacing an existing <e1>system</e1>, the installed generation capacity of the new system should be no less than that of the existing system, except where a <e2>smaller</e2> system can be demonstrated to be more appropriate or effective (e.g. replacing an existing system with one which is better matched to the dwelling's energy demand).",none,none
1834463c-7e45-4148-8315-f750b5f047cb,"When the <e1>lift</e1> serves more than three storeys, it provides <e2>visual and audible indicators</e2> to identify the floor reached.",necessity,necessity
3cbfb816-4071-496e-aec2-87d424df047f,Wheelchair users and ambulant disabled <e1>people</e1> should be <e2>able to wash or bathe either independently or with assistance from others</e2>.,necessity,necessity
596cc55c-f50f-4155-962f-832b87226a8e,"For mechanical ventilation systems, fan units should be <e1>appropriately sized</e1> so that fans operating in normal background ventilation mode are <e2>not overly noisy</e2>.",none,selection
360bc9ab-1ae1-44f0-a6a3-c1110edac6a9,The <e1>annual</e1> <e2>energy savings</e2> should be estimated using the National Calculation Methodology Modelling Guide.,selection,selection
a7e4ad57-ea09-4d8e-8b3a-4d33447237ab,"The free opening of the vertical hatch or window of an <e1>emergency exit</e1> must be at least 600 millimetres in height and 500 millimetres in width; however, the sum of these must be at least <e2>1,500 millimetres</e2>.",none,none
208b093d-361f-4aec-819d-4abca4e72c68,"in an <e1>evacuation area</e1> where the <e2>maximum number of occupants</e2> is 60, the second exit may be no less than 900 millimetres in width.",part-of,part-of
8a692fe7-08ed-4b90-8b13-7ce2e29d37a2,"During this process, the <e1>heat pump</e1> (along with its accompanying <e2>pipework</e2>) should be isolated from the ground heat exchanger such that damage to the internal heat exchanger inside the heat pump is avoided.",part-of,none
e7cc3da8-211a-4244-b711-210a912ca2ac,Ground floors and <e1>those</e1> <e2>in contact with the outside of the dwelling</e2> should be insulated to limit heat losses to not more than 10W/m2.,selection,selection
c2e0629d-350b-45b8-9e9e-d58be1780f12,"If the basement has no bedrooms, <e1>it</e1> should be <e2>treated as having one bedroom</e2> when calculating the ventilation required for the purposes of meeting the ventilation standards.",necessity,necessity
783c19fa-0ef2-466f-b3e9-d4690e34ac5f,Where a system for onsite electricity generation is installed (a) reasonable provision must be made to ensure that (i) the <e1>system</e1> and its electrical output are <e2>appropriately sized for the site and available infrastructure</e2>; (ii) the system has effective controls; and (b) it must be commissioned by testing and adjusting as necessary to ensure that it produces the maximum electricity that is reasonable in the circumstances.,necessity,selection
73b4b305-8971-489a-a290-f996e1f63e19,"The clear <e1>width</e1> of the door and opening leading to room spaces of a non-residential building as well as to residential rooms of a residential building, necessary spaces serving residence and spaces serving the use of the building shall be at least <e2>800 millimetres</e2>.",greater-equal,greater-equal
8805ec9f-3f5f-44fc-9078-3ae62439c973,"NOTE: When a <e1>single</e1> <e2>U-value</e2> is calculated for a product range of doors, the configuration of the door chosen for the calculation should be the worst performing in the product range.",selection,selection
74b9ee2c-0192-442d-b5a1-a2974d456429,"The dwelling is wheelchair adaptable such that key parts of the accommodation, including sanitary facilities and kitchens, could be <e1>easily altered to meet the needs of a wheelchair user</e1> or, where required by a local planning authority, the <e2>dwelling is wheelchair accessible</e2>.",none,none
dcc583b1-8c4c-42cf-a1ed-e8907de56254,"The rise of the indoor steps of <e1>other</e1> spaces intended for everyday use may be no more than 180 millimetres, and the <e2>tread</e2> must be no less than 270 millimetres.",none,none
70292367-f940-4ca6-b35f-b47bd4e66cd3,Cable routes must still be provided for a minimum of <e1>one</e1> in five <e2>parking spaces</e2>.,greater-equal,greater-equal
a48aade7-5532-4424-a39e-5b1638516702,The <e1>effective</e1> <e2>g-value</e2> should be no worse than 0.3.,selection,selection
fa8a6d84-eb99-490e-8169-3c65353fb553,"For large roofs, where the smaller horizontal dimension of the roof is 50 m or more, and the topography is windswept, the value of the <e1>exposure coefficient</e1> shall be at least <e2>1</e2>.",greater-equal,greater-equal
31d635b2-1d32-49dd-a848-5b5acaf50128,"For existing <e1>dwellings</e1>, when <e2>installing a complete new or replacement system</e2> (e.g. replacing a heating system including the heating appliance, pipework and heat emitters), the energy performance of the whole system should be assessed.",selection,none
a7e4ad57-ea09-4d8e-8b3a-4d33447237ab,"The <e1>free</e1> opening of the vertical hatch or window of an <e2>emergency exit</e2> must be at least 600 millimetres in height and 500 millimetres in width; however, the sum of these must be at least 1,500 millimetres.",none,part-of
6ab07828-b6aa-4a60-8860-333f061a0fde,"<e1>Door furniture</e1> on manually operated non-powered doors should be <e2>easy to operate by people with limited manual dexterity</e2>, and be readily apparent against the background of the door.",necessity,necessity
ded852b5-c826-4649-8ce5-dece0eba6061,"During the design period of occupancy, a building's <e1>room temperature</e1> shall be <e2>comfortable</e2> and not adversely affected by air velocity, thermal radiation, temperature fluctuation, temperature differences or surface temperatures.",necessity,necessity
0d5f23b0-8423-4528-95bd-179fe81c75df,A building and its environment must be <e1>lit</e1> in a way that <e2>enables safe use and servicing</e2>.,selection,selection
d34c0f60-8df0-4310-b5af-428c63225a6f,"After a period of non-use of at least eight hours, the water <e1>temperature</e1> may not exceed <e2>24 degrees Celsius</e2>.",less-equal,less-equal
2695c899-0ada-478c-9b2d-796f79ea4c52,"Glazing, with which people are likely to come into contact whilst moving in or about the building shall: (a) if <e1>broken on impact</e1>, <e2>break in a way which is unlikely to cause injury</e2>; or (b) resist impact without breaking; or (c) be shielded or protected from impact.",none,none
9a574829-3211-4b4f-8c0c-c7a7ab9cfd54,The <e1>whole</e1> building <e2>ventilation rate</e2> should be met.,none,selection
9b2e2a40-6d63-4ee6-a539-da1d15dd68bd,"Where <e1>relevant</e1> <e2>work</e2> is undertaken on a mixed-use building, it should be determined which parking spaces are associated parking spaces for the use of occupants of the dwellings, and which parking spaces are for use by users of the non-residential function of the building.",selection,selection
d74e2b5e-7284-49c1-b01f-50d5e9e47edf,<e1>Wheelchair users</e1> should be <e2>able to reach all the facilities available within the building</e2>.,necessity,necessity
d925c189-860a-4fcb-ae88-d1cf8cc14fb8,"The tread of <e1>steps</e1> in <e2>covered or heated</e2> outdoor staircases must be no less than 300 millimetres, and the riser may be no more than 160 millimetres.",none,part-of
726e23c9-02a3-4c56-98d0-8981b7ce877b,"In the construction of a <e1>new</e1> building as well as in repair and alteration work corresponding to the construction of a new building, the premises to be fitted with a floor drain shall be: 1. showers and bathrooms as well as wash rooms in connection with saunas; 2. laundry room; 3. heat distribution room; 4. ventilation unit room; 5. toilet facility <e2>intended for public use</e2>; 6. technical utility room with a possibility to water damage; 7. car wash facility; 8. special facilities cleansed by water rinsing.",none,none
f51da5c6-7614-4719-8150-e22851e4aa12,"The <e1>building fabric</e1> should be constructed so that thermal bridging, including at the party wall, is <e2>reasonably limited</e2>.",none,necessity
a0c838b5-5fe2-4b52-abe1-432804c2c8aa,A <e1>temperature</e1> of 21 C shall be used as the <e2>design value</e2> for room temperature during the heating season.,equal,equal
197b9463-397e-4729-a08d-12739f9db069,"For <e1>variable</e1> <e2>refrigerant flow (VRF) systems</e2>, any calculations must include indoor and outdoor conditions, the power input from controls, and indoor units.",selection,selection
f72a98f3-b7d2-4633-b244-0d7242dfb0c9,Every single <e1>bedroom</e1> has a minimum <e2>floor area</e2> of 8.5m2 and is at least 2.4m wide.,part-of,part-of
a43037b0-8e35-45a2-9f23-c2d65f6c5a64,"Where access to the dwelling can be gained via an interconnecting doorset from the garage, then either the <e1>garage doorset</e1> (<e2>pedestrian</e2> and vehicular) or the interconnecting doorset should be a secure doorset.",selection,selection
21bf2954-bfa8-44ef-bb2e-4e34367965ba,"If a load-bearing element is required to have a longer fire resistance time with respect to integrity E and insulation I than with respect to load-bearing capacity R, the <e1>longer</e1> <e2>fire resistance time</e2> shall also be applied to the load-bearing capacity.",selection,selection
adc0ce58-8e7e-42fa-a823-ab45f266f77f,<e1>Sewers</e1> shall be connected to a <e2>stack vent</e2> that extends above the roofing of a building.,part-of,necessity
9dd2a0f1-0ff9-4416-8abd-1e6589980ff4,"If the <e1>cross-sectional area</e1> of a mechanical ventilation systems <e2>air duct</e2> is designed to be greater than 0.06 m2, the outdoor air and exhaust air ducts shall be fitted with shutoff dampers that close automatically when the system shuts down.",part-of,part-of
bed3cb74-fdd3-4888-80ab-b416d1b060ad,"For <e1>systems</e1> that <e2>have the ability to use free cooling or heat recovery</e2>, the SEER should be derived for the specific application, including free cooling or heat recovery elements.",selection,selection
2f8d4247-e53b-49ae-bd26-c4f1765eaee8,"Extract air of <e1>categories</e1> 2, 3 and <e2>4</e2> shall not be used as recirculation air.",equal,equal
e505b13c-7b62-4857-aa2d-544dc986e9c0,"For <e1>dwellings</e1>, for external tapered steps and stairs that are part of the building the going of <e2>each</e2> step should be a minimum of 280mm.",none,none
f41fb8da-16bd-4404-accb-e32727f3736a,"Windows, glass <e1>walls</e1> and glass doors into which there is a danger of collision must be <e2>marked in such a way that they can be easily noticed</e2>.",necessity,necessity
c7035b48-7244-40a9-a70e-1d244caf72ac,"The same approved <e1>calculation tool</e1> must be <e2>used to calculate</e2> the target primary energy rate, target emission rate and target fabric energy efficiency rate and the dwelling primary energy rate, dwelling emission rate and dwelling fabric energy efficiency rate.",necessity,necessity
9f5fe460-cae1-4653-a951-38e31f3ed15d,"Any <e1>restrictors</e1> placed on windows used as emergency exits must, however, be <e2>easily releasable by an adult</e2>.",necessity,necessity
a922fe4e-30c9-4fef-a442-27459b959914,Vertical service pipes shall be equipped with mechanical or <e1>structural</e1> leak detectors at each <e2>floor</e2> if the service pipes are not visible.,none,none
72785bd7-d935-4c81-ab5f-ba2095ba62a9,"Manual <e1>controls</e1>, where provided, should be <e2>within reasonable reach of the occupants</e2>.",necessity,necessity
1ebce0c9-705c-47ee-8429-e83cfbed72db,"All walls, <e1>ducts</e1> and boxings to every WC/cloakroom, bath and shower room are <e2>strong enough to support grab rails, seats and other adaptations that could impose a load of 1.5kN/m2</e2>.",necessity,necessity
726e23c9-02a3-4c56-98d0-8981b7ce877b,"In the construction of a new building as well as in <e1>repair and alteration</e1> work corresponding to the construction of a new building, the premises to be fitted with a floor drain shall be: 1. showers and bathrooms as well as wash rooms in connection with saunas; 2. laundry room; 3. heat distribution room; 4. <e2>ventilation unit room</e2>; 5. toilet facility intended for public use; 6. technical utility room with a possibility to water damage; 7. car wash facility; 8. special facilities cleansed by water rinsing.",none,none
ffbc85cb-4301-4bcb-9a56-7487c95cf16d,Only the proportion of <e1>openings</e1> which can be <e2>opened with a very low risk of occupants falling from height</e2> should be considered to form part of the overheating mitigation strategy.,selection,selection
726e23c9-02a3-4c56-98d0-8981b7ce877b,"In the <e1>construction</e1> of a new building as well as in repair and alteration work corresponding to the construction of a new building, the premises to be fitted with a floor drain shall be: 1. showers and bathrooms as well as wash rooms in connection with saunas; 2. laundry room; 3. heat distribution room; 4. ventilation unit room; 5. toilet facility intended for public use; 6. technical utility room with a possibility to water damage; 7. <e2>car wash facility</e2>; 8. special facilities cleansed by water rinsing.",none,none
3c28dbd6-8a3d-4ede-ae08-89e4b5d69d60,The approach route is a minimum of <e1>900mm</e1> <e2>wide</e2> with a maximum cross fall of 1 in 40.,greater-equal,greater-equal
23db27ac-b594-4b26-883d-922d713d382a,"When <e1>installing</e1> or renovating thermal elements, the element <e2>being installed</e2> should be draught-proofed and airleakage gaps should be filled.",none,none
a94b6b4f-a05e-403e-bbca-ebe1b94e38a1,"The <e1>area</e1> of sloping surfaces such as staircases, galleries, raked auditoria and tiered terraces should be <e2>taken as their area on plan</e2>.",necessity,necessity
f439dcde-3cf9-4b40-b555-a2107ae5559f,"If the circulation piping is located inside the building envelope, 50 of the <e1>calculated</e1> <e2>domestic hot water circulation heat loss</e2> shall be added to the thermal load of the spaces of the building.",selection,selection
d3fc8c9b-c23a-4188-8723-369caa90453c,"The <e1>reference value</e1> for a <e2>building's</e2> total combined window area is 15 of the sum total of the floor plate areas of the buildings storeys that are fully or in part above the ground but, however, at most 50 of the building's facade area.",none,part-of
31d635b2-1d32-49dd-a848-5b5acaf50128,"For existing dwellings, when <e1>installing a complete new or replacement system</e1> (e.g. replacing a heating system including the heating appliance, pipework and heat emitters), the energy performance of the <e2>whole</e2> system should be assessed.",none,none
6594919a-cde6-4dd8-be04-eb61e30f99bb,"Snow or <e1>rain-water</e1> shall <e2>not be allowed to ingress the ventilation system via externally mounted air transfer devices in quantities causing damage to the system, lowering air quality or impairing the functioning of the system</e2>.",necessity,necessity
c7137e3d-e3f2-4a19-87bc-ccb194d42c74,"Incoming services: ducts, and cables wherever possible, should be <e1>grouped</e1> to <e2>minimise how often the air barrier is penetrated</e2>, while ensuring sufficient space to allow adequate screed flow between ducts.",selection,selection
44b436fd-26ab-4b00-82e9-9565e73bb87e,NOTE: Any <e1>method</e1> <e2>to reduce overheating risk in residential buildings</e2> must comply with all other parts of the Building Regulations.,selection,selection
d1512435-3f66-4a07-90fd-fd3e3d2bea1a,The <e1>stairs</e1> between floor levels must be <e2>covered</e2>.,necessity,necessity
2ca092ec-4425-4552-a389-fd0dadfbd154,NOTE: A <e1>floor level</e1> with a <e2>gradient</e2> of 1:20 or steeper should be designed as a ramp.,selection,part-of
2af8ee5f-9d05-4023-9365-d093ebdfba1f,"Where <e1>building work</e1> is carried out in a kitchen or <e2>bathroom</e2>, any existing fans (including cooker hoods, where they extract to the outside) should be retained or replaced.",part-of,part-of
2f89cb06-3ee9-49b5-ac36-46f31ae3928f,Hot water pipework should be insulated in all areas inside and <e1>outside</e1> the building unless it can be demonstrated that the heat is <e2>always useful</e2>.,none,none
ca1bbebb-fe4e-48d8-8cdf-eef13cd79ee9,The dwelling emission rate must not exceed the <e1>individual</e1> <e2>dwellings</e2> target emission rate.,selection,selection
385a4365-40c0-4c07-8854-b07bde292fd2,"The electrical <e1>energy consumption</e1> of a mechanical <e2>ventilation system</e2> shall be calculated on the basis of air flows, specific fan powers and operating times for all air handling units and powered roof ventilators in the building.",part-of,part-of
12907c6f-e734-436d-a7de-c8a1626fbe92,"Both:the <e1>area</e1> of rooflights exceeds <e2>20</e2> of the area of the roof, and the design solar load exceeds 25W/m2.",greater,greater
a1f91cfd-21f8-49a4-8468-746f49f4848e,"For a <e1>building</e1> that contains more than one dwelling for example a block of flats or a terrace of houses an average <e2>target primary energy rate</e2>, target emission rate and target fabric energy efficiency rate may be calculated as an alternative to individual target rates for each dwelling.",part-of,part-of
70292367-f940-4ca6-b35f-b47bd4e66cd3,<e1>Cable routes</e1> must still be provided for a minimum of <e2>one</e2> in five parking spaces.,necessity,greater-equal
2af8ee5f-9d05-4023-9365-d093ebdfba1f,"Where building work is carried out in a kitchen or bathroom, any existing <e1>fans (including cooker hoods, where they extract to the outside)</e1> should be <e2>retained</e2> or replaced.",necessity,necessity
eccd4f77-ef4a-41fd-a22a-620c84fdddd4,There is a minimum of 400mm of worktop to at least one side of the oven and fridge or <e1>fridge freezer</e1> where this is <e2>taller than the worktop height</e2> (or to one side of a pair of tall appliances where they are located together at the end of a run).,selection,selection
ded852b5-c826-4649-8ce5-dece0eba6061,"<e1>During the design period of occupancy</e1>, a building's <e2>room temperature</e2> shall be comfortable and not adversely affected by air velocity, thermal radiation, temperature fluctuation, temperature differences or surface temperatures.",selection,part-of
2f0f22aa-06d3-478d-a777-5aca5c2fb5c1,"For <e1>sliding</e1> <e2>doors</e2> and gates, provide both of the following: (i) a stop or other effective means to prevent them coming off the end of the track; (ii) a retaining rail to prevent doors and gates falling if the suspension system fails or the rollers leave the track.",selection,selection
b6b19c38-b160-475d-b01d-e3880ca00ab2,"Where necessary, flexible ducts may be used for final connections, but their <e1>lengths</e1> should be <e2>kept to a minimum</e2>.",necessity,necessity
a1f91cfd-21f8-49a4-8468-746f49f4848e,"For a building that contains more than one dwelling for example a block of flats or a terrace of houses an <e1>average</e1> <e2>target primary energy rate</e2>, target emission rate and target fabric energy efficiency rate may be calculated as an alternative to individual target rates for each dwelling.",selection,selection
bb3ac5b0-14d0-4d75-95d9-713adc6f2f58,"Any walls, <e1>doors</e1> and windows should be insulated and draught-proofed to <e2>at least the same extent as in the existing dwelling</e2>.",none,none
29232335-402c-4ed9-af74-fd093ac22e28,The natural or mechanical <e1>ventilation system</e1> of a building shall be strong and its <e2>air-tightness</e2> shall be at least class B.,none,part-of
596cc55c-f50f-4155-962f-832b87226a8e,"For mechanical ventilation systems, fan units should be appropriately sized so that <e1>fans</e1> <e2>operating in normal background ventilation mode</e2> are not overly noisy.",selection,selection
e7be7432-5505-47ad-b586-2a2e3f5a1a37,"If the index terminal has to be set to a significantly closed position to achieve the required air flow rate, then the fan speed should be reduced and the <e1>terminals</e1> <e2>rebalanced</e2>.",necessity,necessity
371e1755-8bb5-456e-bf66-5a50f4c19d59,"Where there is full-height structural guarding, if you provide a <e1>second (lower)</e1> <e2>handrail</e2>, the vertical height from the pitch line of the steps (or the surface of the ramp) to the top of the second (lower) handrail should be 600mm.",selection,selection
ed2cca4a-50f7-470d-9752-dd8722385a24,"In dwellings and other premises that are used by children, restrictors must be installed on windows and other openings where there may be a danger of falling, and <e1>these</e1> must be such that they <e2>limit the easy opening of the window to 100 millimetres</e2>.",necessity,none
0da52584-1b37-48b5-840f-3795ae695275,the minimum clear <e1>dimensions</e1> of the <e2>platform</e2> are: 1100mm wide and 1400mm deep where two doors are located at 90° relative to each other and where the lifting platform is enclosed or where provision is being made for an accompanied wheelchair user.,part-of,part-of
f6add908-4d45-4b3e-83a6-369f6c36c037,"Door rails, stiles and <e1>muntins</e1> should be at least <e2>44mm</e2> thick.",none,greater-equal
d728a9c8-0302-4bd1-b69b-0daeefce30d1,"Where a service building has a reception or sales counter, there should be convenient <e1>access</e1> to <e2>it</e2> and part of it should be at a level suitable for a wheelchair user or a seated person.",necessity,selection
9b329413-b6d6-4953-9b34-c82d3a2e9c44,"Before a new heating appliance is installed, all central heating and <e1>primary</e1> <e2>hot water circuits</e2> should be thoroughly cleaned and flushed out.",selection,selection
29ad081e-90f4-4eb0-9cea-a4f49beea768,<e1>Fans</e1> used for general air distribution <e2>that are rated at more than 1100W</e2> should be fitted with variable speed drives.,selection,selection
cb2f2c09-8ae6-42a4-ac21-861c912c30f9,"In buildings more than 9 metres and at most <e1>28 metres</e1> in <e2>height</e2>, the attic and roof must be accessible via the interior and exterior of the building; in buildings more than 28 metres in height, these must be accessible via the interior.",less-equal,less-equal
40b40b1b-d1b1-49d8-b9b7-13c5845a169d,The <e1>structure</e1> of the control appliance of the plumbing fixture shall be such that its <e2>surface temperature</e2> does not arise above 40 degrees Celsius.,part-of,part-of
6e61f4b0-ddc1-44cb-9966-0e146933d032,"Where a separate-sex <e1>toilet washroom</e1> can be accessed by wheelchair users, it should be <e2>possible for them to use both a urinal, where appropriate, and a washbasin at a lower height than is provided for other users</e2>.",necessity,necessity
0da52584-1b37-48b5-840f-3795ae695275,the minimum <e1>clear</e1> <e2>dimensions</e2> of the platform are: 1100mm wide and 1400mm deep where two doors are located at 90° relative to each other and where the lifting platform is enclosed or where provision is being made for an accompanied wheelchair user.,selection,selection
99a53f17-48cb-4012-a47b-700761e0983b,Where a <e1>new</e1> building which is not a residential building or a mixed-use building has more than 10 parking spaces (a) one of those parking spaces must have access to one electric vehicle charge point; and (b) <e2>cable routes</e2> for electric vehicle charge points must be installed in a minimum of one fifth of the total number of remaining parking spaces.,none,none
419892bb-5044-4c63-a8ba-7747ad52c23d,"When <e1>installing</e1> windows, <e2>roof windows</e2>, rooflights or doors (all of which are controlled fittings), the controlled fitting should be well fitted and reasonably draught-proof.",selection,none
a477ee34-044e-443b-a95f-fbb1da913c38,"Changing places toilets, facilities designed for individuals with complex and multiple impairments who may require the assistance of up to two assistants, should be provided in addition to any <e1>wheelchair-accessible</e1> accommodation in separate-sex toilet washrooms, wheelchair-accessible unisex toileting facilities and <e2>baby changing facilities</e2>.",none,none
7db23e3b-7063-47a3-b65e-5d02ad78c922,"In a <e1>natural</e1> <e2>ventilation system</e2>, the ventilation valves shall be easy to close.",selection,selection
c766f874-d4aa-45b8-89f7-20b08db787c6,The <e1>total</e1> <e2>height</e2> of the barrier must be one metre if the drop is no more than six metres.,selection,selection
82bb35f1-0a27-4c94-bad3-246e6cc4f02a,"<e1>Wheelchair users</e1> should be able to manoeuvre around and <e2>use the facilities in the room</e2>, and operate switches and controls.",necessity,necessity
dd056285-1aa4-4c6d-94ac-b911458cb7ea,"Where any of the parking spaces for new buildings other than residential or mixed-use buildings are in a covered car park, the <e1>requirement</e1> to install an electric vehicle charge point should be <e2>met by installing a charge point in a parking space that is not within a covered car park</e2>.",necessity,necessity
9b329413-b6d6-4953-9b34-c82d3a2e9c44,"Before a new <e1>heating appliance</e1> is <e2>installed</e2>, all central heating and primary hot water circuits should be thoroughly cleaned and flushed out.",selection,selection
88e23b46-22d9-4be6-87b7-40541f7995a9,"A building shall be provided with a permanently installed dry riser that is suitable for its purpose for transporting water for fire extinguishing: 1) in the <e1>premises</e1> above the entry level of the building, when the <e2>distance of the uppermost floor level from the entry level</e2> exceeds 24 metres; 2) in the premises below the entry level of the building, when the distance of the basement storey floor from the entry level exceeds 14 metres.",part-of,none
b6e6ebce-e75f-4fae-b9a2-e35c164b3fb4,"Where <e1>onsite electricity generation and storage</e1> is installed, such as <e2>photovoltaic panels</e2> or battery storage, systems should be an appropriate size for the site, available infrastructure and onsite energy demand.",selection,selection
7f065688-203b-42d0-acb9-8fde5ff37821,Main distribution routes should be <e1>through vertical risers</e1> to <e2>minimise heat gains into common spaces</e2>.,selection,selection
726e23c9-02a3-4c56-98d0-8981b7ce877b,"In the construction of a new building as well as in repair and alteration work corresponding to the construction of a new building, the premises to be fitted with a floor drain shall be: 1. showers and bathrooms as well as wash rooms in connection with saunas; 2. laundry room; 3. heat distribution room; 4. ventilation unit room; 5. toilet facility intended for public use; 6. <e1>technical utility room</e1> <e2>with a possibility to water damage</e2>; 7. car wash facility; 8. special facilities cleansed by water rinsing.",selection,selection
87c9cfa3-8093-497d-be10-dc054abe7062,"For common <e1>leaf lintels</e1>, the <e2>base plate</e2> should not be continuous and the lintel core should be insulated.",part-of,part-of
d5b6ff18-626d-4e6f-b788-0c67f7a4ebab,"If the cost of installing the required electric vehicle charge point and cable routes for electric vehicle charge points exceeds 7% of the total cost of the <e1>major</e1> <e2>renovation</e2> (a) such a building is exempt from the requirement to install the electric vehicle charge point; and (b) cable routes for electric vehicle charge points must be installed in a minimum of one fifth of the total number of parking spaces, except where the cost of that installation exceeds 7% of the total cost of the major renovation.",greater,selection
10e66a84-25db-40a0-87d5-6297d0732fe4,The shutoff valves shall be located: 1) at each house; 2) at each apartment; 3) in vertical service pipes; 4) on both sides of devices installed in the service pipes; 5) before a device or fixture that is connected to the connector pipe; 6) on <e1>both sides</e1> of the <e2>water meters</e2>.,part-of,part-of
d30364dd-539e-4351-9d53-89ad358a4b44,"<e1>U-values</e1> for rooflights or rooflight-and-kerb assemblies should be <e2>based on the outer developed surface area, which is often greater than the area of the roof opening</e2>.",necessity,necessity
9953a539-8775-467a-9028-f51fe6d0f9f6,<e1>Grommets</e1> or flexible collars should be used around incoming services and <e2>sealed to the air barrier with air-sealing tape or sealant</e2>.,necessity,necessity
726e23c9-02a3-4c56-98d0-8981b7ce877b,"In the construction of a new building as well as in <e1>repair and alteration</e1> work corresponding to the construction of a new building, the <e2>premises</e2> to be fitted with a floor drain shall be: 1. showers and bathrooms as well as wash rooms in connection with saunas; 2. laundry room; 3. heat distribution room; 4. ventilation unit room; 5. toilet facility intended for public use; 6. technical utility room with a possibility to water damage; 7. car wash facility; 8. special facilities cleansed by water rinsing.",none,none
ddc0bba6-2df8-43e1-9398-37514366fb06,"For fixed terminals with automatic flow adjustment at the fan unit, the <e1>fan</e1> <e2>speed</e2> should be set to achieve the desired continuous flow rate.",part-of,part-of
675c4d48-3eef-463a-8516-edd71ee983e3,<e1>Adequate</e1> <e2>space</e2> should be available for access to maintain ventilation equipment.,selection,selection
efd2d371-97de-4d5e-af06-e404ff71f316,The <e1>impact</e1> of the <e2>ground</e2> and crawl space on heat loss shall be taken into account in heat loss calculations.,selection,part-of
4abb3268-3ba6-47e8-a8b7-4676dbaa9a16,"For buildings other than dwellings and for common access areas in buildings that contain flats, Provide all means of escape routes with a minimum <e1>clear</e1> <e2>headroom</e2> of 2m, except in doorways.",selection,greater-equal
eeb4239f-3819-475c-ad20-756bed80c4ff,"In reference heat loss calculations, the value used as the <e1>annual efficiency of heat recovery from ventilation extract air</e1> of the <e2>buildings</e2> ventilation system shall be 55.",none,part-of
e1f1aeb9-7453-4b6b-b3f1-6049d711868a,The <e1>fire performance</e1> of the external wall structure of a <e2>building</e2> no more than 56 metres in height may also be demonstrated by a fullscale test.,none,part-of
079db365-cfed-474e-9329-25349ac0db4a,"In connection with the <e1>door</e1> of an <e2>outside space</e2> of an individual dwelling the level difference outside the door may be more than 20 millimetres if the level difference can, with reasonable effort, be eliminated with equipment in the outdoor space.",part-of,part-of
2c12675d-93c9-496a-acf9-b30465dae93d,Any <e1>flexible</e1> ducts should be installed so that the <e2>full internal diameter is maintained</e2> and flow resistance is minimised.,none,none
53b7d989-c81f-4e01-a5ec-4b2cb30b4bfa,The <e1>size</e1> of a fire compartment must be <e2>limited</e2> so that a fire igniting in the compartment does not cause unreasonably vast damages (compartmentation by area).,necessity,necessity
09b2a395-5293-4b7d-82d4-5312482d59e9,"<e1>Door entry controls</e1>, where provided, are mounted 900-1000mm above finished <e2>ground level</e2>, and at least 300mm away from any projecting corner.",none,none
e320322e-3aee-4167-ad19-a6c6cc41f597,The <e1>water system</e1> shall incorporate: 1) a pressure gauge; 2) thermometers in the water pipe of <e2>mixed domestic hot water</e2> from the water heater and in the domestic hot water ring duct to measure the temperature of return water; 3) throttling valves.,none,none
49c6fd15-70a9-4733-8de8-8dd2fe49fe0a,"If renewable technology such as a wind turbine or photovoltaic array is <e1>replaced</e1>, the new system should have an electrical output that is <e2>at least the same as that of the original installation</e2>.",none,none
2d94a2e6-2ebd-4c3f-b14a-91741a0ab4b3,<e1>Their</e1> <e2>glazing</e2> must be made of safety glass.,part-of,selection
85745724-aa09-4cdd-ad17-3c50ea2b99a1,"Where sanitary facilities are wheelchair accessible, basins and sinks should be wall hung (typically with their rim 770-850mm above finished floor level) and the <e1>clear zone</e1> <e2>beneath basins, services and pedestals</e2> is maximised to enable wheelchair users to approach.",selection,selection
0ea1e862-2434-4fc8-97a2-b076c992ef20,"The <e1>width</e1> of an <e2>exit</e2> must be at least 1,200 millimetres and its free height must be at least 2,100 millimetres.",part-of,part-of
590ab551-79e8-42f5-bc52-749f8899c088,Extinguishing routes to basement storeys shall be <e1>arranged</e1> so that <e2>basement storeys</e2> can be reached from the ground level without a need to pass through the exits of the storeys.,selection,selection
bfc84a1d-db59-4f4a-bd93-3d5f1043d11e,A notice of the <e1>measured</e1> <e2>air flow rates</e2> must be given to the building control body.,selection,selection
cccbc1ea-27be-4d7b-b53c-3cb467a51020,"For <e1>heating and cooling systems</e1> in a new <e2>non-domestic building</e2>, or when a heat generator such as a boiler is replaced in an existing non-domestic building, each room should be provided with thermostatic room controls.",part-of,part-of
cea6e7bd-c494-4146-9f81-3fd2ed64a2a6,The slope of the <e1>floor</e1> <e2>surface</e2> in the seating area and access route may not exceed 8 per cent (1:12.5).,part-of,part-of
df6eb340-6ff0-4811-bcaf-48a6cc6dc455,"An <e1>ambulant</e1> <e2>disabled person</e2> should be able to move within, and between, storeys.",selection,selection
a235c68f-ae44-4770-b005-4e9d7b659eb7,All <e1>cavity walls</e1> should have leaves at least 90mm thick and <e2>cavities</e2> at least 50mm wide.,necessity,necessity
23db27ac-b594-4b26-883d-922d713d382a,"When installing or renovating thermal elements, the element <e1>being installed</e1> should be draught-proofed and <e2>airleakage gaps</e2> should be filled.",none,none
1ebce0c9-705c-47ee-8429-e83cfbed72db,"All walls, ducts and boxings to every <e1>WC/cloakroom</e1>, bath and shower room are <e2>strong enough to support grab rails, seats and other adaptations that could impose a load of 1.5kN/m2</e2>.",none,none
b0e99ac5-9cbc-4beb-b8ff-85383ae70ea8,"The <e1>approach route</e1> should be safe and convenient, <e2>adopt the shallowest gradient that can reasonably be achieved</e2> and be step-free, irrespective of the storey on which the dwelling is located.",necessity,necessity
8beb3f9d-f806-4385-b876-2b3d29d7852a,<e1>Independent</e1> <e2>temperature control</e2> of the hot water circuit should be implemented with a cylinder thermostat and a timing device.,selection,selection
5aebe4f8-6ca6-4448-94db-5272b5541efb,"The <e1>results</e1> of all pressure tests on dwellings, including any test failures, should be <e2>reported to the building control body</e2>.",necessity,necessity
56b3f993-37b5-4cb1-9540-432972f8056e,"In a mechanical ventilation system, the <e1>air handling units</e1> and chambers shall be able to <e2>withstand the loads caused by fan pressure while the shutoff dampers are closed</e2>.",necessity,necessity
7577d9f7-9f3c-4d3b-b8d9-da31d3e1b201,"For example, glare and reflections from shiny surfaces, and large repeating <e1>patterns</e1>, should be <e2>avoided in spaces where visual acuity is critical as they will hamper communication for people with impaired vision, and those who lip read or use sign language</e2>.",necessity,necessity
d7737a4f-9594-475c-891f-a27d66fb7067,<e1>Insulating materials</e1> which give off formaldehyde fumes (either when used or later in normal use) may be <e2>used to insulate the cavity in a cavity wall where there is a continuous barrier which will minimise as far as practicable the passage of fumes to the occupiable parts</e2>.,necessity,necessity
710ef992-e187-4b1a-894b-e0e222f54359,"NOTE: For grid-supplied electricity, a <e1>CO2 emission factor</e1> of <e2>0.136kgCO2/kWh</e2> and primary energy factor of 1.501kWhPE/kWh should be used.",equal,equal
baee716c-b8c2-4500-b4de-63fa11f007b1,A minimum of one in five of the <e1>remaining</e1> <e2>parking spaces</e2> must have access to cable routes.,selection,selection
259c1614-77ef-4ae4-a401-83caa603e374,"The main doors for entering a dwelling (usually the <e1>front doorset</e1>) should be fitted with a multipoint locking system that meets the requirements of: PAS 3621 (key locking on both sides), or <e2>PAS 8621 (non-key locking on the internal face)</e2>, or PAS 10621 (non-key locking on the internal face, but with an external locking override facility).",none,none
ebc429f0-cb90-41ab-9a11-401a2ddc7bad,"For <e1>continuous</e1> <e2>mechanical</e2> ventilation systems, such as continuous mechanical extract ventilation or mechanical ventilation with heat recovery, the system should be balanced to achieve design air flow rates at each room terminal.",none,selection
0aaf71f0-a482-4a72-a407-0d6db79c7f6f,"In a building consisting primarily of one storey, no more than 200 m2 of fire-compartmented and no more than <e1>50 m2</e1> of non-fire-compartmented <e2>areas</e2> that essentially relate to the business of the building may be located on the level of second storey.",less-equal,less-equal
f51da5c6-7614-4719-8150-e22851e4aa12,"The building fabric should be constructed so that <e1>thermal bridging</e1>, <e2>including at the party wall</e2>, is reasonably limited.",selection,selection
eccd4f77-ef4a-41fd-a22a-620c84fdddd4,There is a minimum of 400mm of worktop to at least one side of the <e1>oven</e1> and fridge or fridge freezer where this is <e2>taller than the worktop height</e2> (or to one side of a pair of tall appliances where they are located together at the end of a run).,selection,selection
4e8c5c50-44af-48f6-b959-e6f9b31afa1e,"If the planned time of use of a modular or portable <e1>building</e1> in a single location is less than <e2>two years</e2>, the only practical heating technology may be electric resistance heating.",none,none
e874f337-2067-4e77-ad32-c3b857f40e7a,"If the number of occupants exceeds 120, the <e1>total minimum width</e1> of the <e2>exits</e2> shall be calculated by increasing the original 1,200 millimetres by 400 millimetres for each additional group of 60 people.",part-of,part-of
4d80c4d1-08ee-481a-9f9c-e9151ce1094d,"The area of windows, roof windows, rooflights and doors should not exceed 25 of the <e1>total floor area</e1> of the <e2>dwelling</e2>.",part-of,part-of
fa8a6d84-eb99-490e-8169-3c65353fb553,"For large roofs, where the smaller horizontal dimension of the roof is 50 m or more, and the <e1>topography</e1> is <e2>windswept</e2>, the value of the exposure coefficient shall be at least 1.",selection,equal
10b37d1a-a0b5-4dfb-8bcc-39317d144580,"On variable <e1>volume systems</e1>, variable <e2>speed glandless circulators</e2> should be used.",selection,part-of
e7be7432-5505-47ad-b586-2a2e3f5a1a37,"If the index terminal has to be set to a significantly closed position to achieve the required air flow rate, then the <e1>fan</e1> <e2>speed</e2> should be reduced and the terminals rebalanced.",part-of,part-of
117864c0-5065-4c55-b390-c17b60c8d9dd,"If the protective part of the barrier contains only vertical structures, a cube with <e1>edges</e1> of no more than <e2>100 millimetres</e2> may pass through its openings.",less-equal,less-equal
fdd9f39e-e397-4172-b4da-3d213a30f987,On-site <e1>electricity generation</e1> should be provided with automated <e2>controls</e2> that support the design of the system and the intended use.,necessity,necessity
3f6c0d6a-e423-4ea8-bf66-9515166fb265,The <e1>basement</e1> should be <e2>treated separately as a single-storey dwelling above ground level</e2>.,necessity,necessity
b7243860-85c3-43b2-ad6c-35050b293699,All <e1>space</e1> <e2>alongside the cable duct</e2> should be backfilled in a way that avoids damage to the duct.,selection,selection
710ef992-e187-4b1a-894b-e0e222f54359,"NOTE: For grid-supplied <e1>electricity</e1>, a <e2>CO2 emission factor</e2> of 0.136kgCO2/kWh and primary energy factor of 1.501kWhPE/kWh should be used.",necessity,part-of
a922fe4e-30c9-4fef-a442-27459b959914,Vertical <e1>service pipes</e1> shall be equipped with mechanical or structural leak detectors at each <e2>floor</e2> if the service pipes are not visible.,part-of,part-of
aa774d9d-2414-4e6f-9c4e-9b7c5abde23b,The <e1>outputs</e1> of any renewable <e2>systems</e2> should be separately monitored.,part-of,part-of
c766f874-d4aa-45b8-89f7-20b08db787c6,The total height of the barrier must be one metre if the <e1>drop</e1> is no more than <e2>six metres</e2>.,less-equal,less-equal
8c4a09c5-1eb2-4a41-86d9-b69c031b4592,Ground arrays including <e1>header pipes</e1> and manifolds should be <e2>flushed as one system to remove all debris and purged to remove all air</e2>.,necessity,none
20518e80-6f7e-457f-8c5a-59fa4c0eb324,"When calculating the heat loss for a buildings design solution, the <e1>design value</e1> shall be used as the value of the air leakage rate figure for the <e2>building</e2> envelope.",none,part-of
a86b58e8-046f-44b7-8e1b-00c876c8c647,"Parapets in <e1>categories</e1> <e2>A</e2> to E and panel parts of walls acting as parapets, as well as their fasteners, shall be designed to the concentrated load Qk = 0.3 kN acting on a random spot.",greater-equal,selection
09b2a395-5293-4b7d-82d4-5312482d59e9,"Door entry controls, where provided, are mounted 900-1000mm above <e1>finished</e1> <e2>ground level</e2>, and at least 300mm away from any projecting corner.",selection,selection
72e7ed0c-9e73-46b2-a919-20f3fea337fd,"An area with a potentially flammable or explosive atmosphere must not be located in a <e1>building</e1> where there are dwellings, <e2>accommodation premises</e2>, institutions or assembly and business premises.",part-of,part-of
6d9a1e8e-6fe7-4234-951a-96fdc4598bd7,"If parking spaces are provided for a building, an adequate number of <e1>them</e1>, but at least one, shall be <e2>intended for the use of a person with mobility and functional impairment</e2>.",selection,necessity
cb2f2c09-8ae6-42a4-ac21-861c912c30f9,"In buildings more than 9 metres and at most 28 metres in height, the <e1>attic</e1> and <e2>roof</e2> must be accessible via the interior and exterior of the building; in buildings more than 28 metres in height, these must be accessible via the interior.",none,none
726e23c9-02a3-4c56-98d0-8981b7ce877b,"In the construction of a new building as well as in repair and alteration work corresponding to the construction of a new building, the <e1>premises</e1> to be fitted with a floor drain shall be: 1. showers and bathrooms as well as wash rooms in connection with saunas; 2. laundry room; 3. heat distribution room; 4. ventilation unit room; 5. toilet facility intended for public use; 6. technical utility room with a possibility to water damage; 7. car wash facility; 8. <e2>special facilities</e2> cleansed by water rinsing.",necessity,necessity
f7cfdf57-28f3-4d23-90bf-ec2268e14bac,"Ramps, steps, <e1>thresholds</e1> and differences in <e2>levels</e2> in passageways must be clearly indicated using lighting and surface brightness contrasts or warning signs.",part-of,none
fa90c179-d32c-412b-a7d6-a515cc91dbdb,The <e1>structure</e1> of the exterior wall against the ground must be waterproofed or <e2>isolated against water pressure</e2> or a structurally managed water removal system allowing the cellar wall to dry in an outward direction must be used to prevent moisture from the surrounding ground and storm water from penetrating the wall structure.,necessity,necessity
a090f6bb-f89b-44c1-b6ee-8e72e2be30a0,Where a system for on-site electricity generation is installed (a) reasonable provision must be made to ensure that (i) the system and its electrical output are appropriately sized for the site and available infrastructure; (ii) the system has effective controls; and (b) <e1>it</e1> must be <e2>commissioned by testing and adjusting as necessary to ensure that it produces the maximum electricity that is reasonable in the circumstances</e2>.,selection,necessity
2f815a08-db3c-48a6-b248-d69aeac870ee,"the vertical <e1>travel distance</e1> is: a. not more than 2m, where there is no liftway enclosure and no floor penetration; b. more than <e2>2m</e2>, where there is a liftway enclosure.",greater,none
c416d5e5-cb27-414c-b22e-7ed38be54ed1,There must be an <e1>automatic</e1> fire-extinguishing system that is suitable for its purpose and connected to the <e2>emergency centre</e2>.,none,none
33ed3038-99a6-4b2d-906a-a1db21f2d898,"For heating systems in <e1>new</e1> dwellings, or when a heat generator such as a boiler is replaced in an existing <e2>dwelling</e2>, each room should be provided with thermostatic room controls.",selection,none
80221d2c-8ba8-4700-b219-c35fde50f35e,No more than <e1>two</e1> <e2>drainage wells</e2> may be connected to a floor drain and they may be located at a maximum distance of three meters from the floor drain.,less-equal,less-equal
2695c899-0ada-478c-9b2d-796f79ea4c52,"<e1>Glazing</e1>, with which people are likely to come into contact whilst moving in or about the building shall: (a) if broken on impact, break in a way which is unlikely to cause injury; or (b) <e2>resist impact without breaking</e2>; or (c) be shielded or protected from impact.",necessity,necessity
681c4394-9435-408b-9a9b-d1f3d0729d38,"The <e1>rate of heat release</e1> from the appliance should be <e2>adjustable, using an adjustable damper or other thermostatically controlled method</e2>.",necessity,necessity
0f2dbc3b-0f3e-444e-a688-ed8faebd1226,<e1>Seats</e1> must be <e2>fixed to a base</e2> if the floor of the seating area is sloped or if there are level differences between the floors of the respective rows of seats.,necessity,necessity
5962048f-577c-408a-be59-cbf79bd74630,<e1>Requirements</e1> for accessibility should be <e2>balanced against preserving historic buildings or environments</e2>.,necessity,necessity
47e50ddf-6174-436d-851b-7ddf46c10ccf,A suitable chemical <e1>inhibitor</e1> should be added to the primary heating circuit to <e2>protect against scale and corrosion</e2>.,selection,necessity
a5e9c36f-358f-4375-943c-6d5b89c82647,"Any abrupt <e1>level differences</e1> of over 0.7 metres and any precipices located in the vicinity of <e2>common play</e2> and recreation areas associated with buildings with more than two dwellings must be indicated by appropriate barriers or suitable planted areas, or outfitted with a base that cushions any fall.",none,none
17fba530-c42b-4eeb-85dd-16da0bacc49c,"<e1>Areas</e1> that are not enclosed, such as open <e2>floors</e2>, covered ways and balconies, should be excluded.",selection,selection
5211dbd1-d12a-4371-ad62-1dc5616cd2f5,The heat pump along with its accompanying <e1>pipework</e1> should be flushed and purged as a separate system while <e2>isolated from the ground array system</e2>.,none,necessity
7323113d-fcd0-4e19-a24a-c6171ec8c2b7,<e1>District heat networks</e1> and community heating systems should be <e2>designed to accommodate heat meter(s) for each dwelling</e2>.,necessity,necessity
4a82f789-a98a-4379-9b81-2a20cfba6c87,"If the <e1>internal</e1> <e2>ties</e2> must be centred on the supporting line, the minimum value of the tie force, 70 kN, will also be applied to internal ties.",selection,selection
fc8ee55c-408d-48a9-ae4c-a6961b5745ce,Biomass heating supplemented by an alternative appliance (e.g. gas) - the <e1>CO2 emission factor</e1> and primary energy factor should be <e2>based on a weighted average for the two fuels</e2>.,necessity,necessity
3724fd47-22f7-432c-81a2-1abcb95c7df2,"The total number of ventilators installed in a <e1>dwellings</e1> habitable rooms and <e2>kitchens</e2> should be no fewer than five, except in one bedroom properties, where there should be no fewer than four.",part-of,part-of
c954c2a4-3d5c-4e63-8228-9704b463aa8e,"The <e1>input charge</e1> for <e2>electric storage heaters</e2> should be adjusted automatically, based on the internal air temperature.",selection,part-of
103f99ad-884b-4bae-9f22-ccb1c5bc3d26,"In an open garage of no more than five storeys, the maximum area may be used as the surface area of the storeys, even though the <e1>driveways</e1> between the various storeys are <e2>combined</e2>.",selection,necessity
9c2051ae-9878-4772-9471-bc5b8a28c3ae,"For mechanical <e1>ventilation systems</e1>, <e2>fan units</e2> should be appropriately sized so that fans operating in normal background ventilation mode are not overly noisy, taking into consideration the use and likely background level of noise from other sources.",part-of,part-of
d3654276-d6c6-4f32-af90-2d1040cb536c,<e1>Mechanical</e1> <e2>ventilation</e2> with heat recovery systems should be designed to avoid the moist air from the wet rooms recirculating to the habitable rooms.,selection,selection
60205cf2-fa87-4195-9415-a6fb144a9b72,"Entrances and <e1>passageways</e1> to playgrounds and recreation areas used in the wintertime, as well as street areas surrounding the building and other public areas, must be <e2>protected from snow and ice falling from the roof of the building using snow barriers, taking into account the pitch of the roof</e2>.",necessity,necessity
8421f806-70f2-46a9-a308-90a40da3541d,"Where the <e1>gradient</e1> of the <e2>approach</e2>, whether over its whole length or in part, is 1:20 or steeper, that part of the approach should be designed as ramped access.",part-of,part-of
64695439-3458-4d43-8e7b-a2ba75075cea,"There must be safe and easily accessible, uninterrupted access routes to any chimneys, ventilation equipment and other building <e1>equipment</e1> and structural elements that are <e2>located on the roof of the building</e2> and that must be accessed regularly.",selection,selection
525aa713-65e1-4368-a6f4-38f628be7fed,"in <e1>clothes shops</e1>, the dimensions and fittings recommended for an individual changing cubicle in a <e2>sports</e2> building should be provided.",none,none
009e12eb-db83-485c-9ffc-e1f462251109,Each air terminal should have a free area of at least 90 of the <e1>free area</e1> of its associated <e2>duct</e2>.,part-of,part-of
d30364dd-539e-4351-9d53-89ad358a4b44,"<e1>U-values</e1> for <e2>rooflights</e2> or rooflight-and-kerb assemblies should be based on the outer developed surface area, which is often greater than the area of the roof opening.",part-of,part-of
35af73f1-53c7-4377-9da0-acf99eef4d8e,"WC compartment doors, and doors to wheelchair-accessible unisex <e1>toilets</e1>, changing rooms or <e2>shower rooms</e2> have an emergency release mechanism so that they are capable of being opened outwards, from the outside , in case of emergency.",none,none
f9de28ac-45bb-4400-9d9f-8afee73bd2e3,The number of appliances should not exceed <e1>one per 100m2</e1> of dwelling <e2>floor area</e2>.,selection,part-of
76bf63bd-30f4-440d-81a0-61ca16170f70,Control should be <e1>maximised</e1> and heat gain to <e2>uninsulated</e2> pipes should only be permitted where the proportion of the cooling load relating to distribution pipework is less than 1 of the total load.,none,none
164122ed-c7ac-4cf8-8a54-3d56c144f78d,"In general, the findings indicate that there should be at least the same number of WCs (for women) as urinals (for men) and for <e1>some</e1> <e2>building</e2> types, e.g. large retail buildings, at least twice as many.",selection,selection
2cb4937d-9ec4-4013-8e9b-318a8adae27a,Account should be <e1>taken of outside noise</e1> when considering whether openable windows are <e2>appropriate for purge ventilation</e2>.,none,selection
8102cb27-2e2a-4008-99d6-a53f5045f6e2,<e1>Structures</e1> with <e2>surfaces</e2> exposed to moisture must be resistant to the effects of water.,part-of,part-of
4d80c4d1-08ee-481a-9f9c-e9151ce1094d,"The <e1>area</e1> of windows, <e2>roof windows</e2>, rooflights and doors should not exceed 25 of the total floor area of the dwelling.",part-of,part-of
3dd5d15b-9233-430a-95b2-32fd7af679b5,<e1>Heat pumps</e1> should be <e2>located and installed subject to the manufacturers guidance</e2>.,necessity,necessity
b02f9b87-d934-4c2f-8a59-b3b8c0a7be17,"Instantaneous or snapshot CO2 readings can be misleading, so several <e1>measurements</e1> should be <e2>taken throughout the day</e2>.",necessity,necessity
3121fe90-27db-405e-a42a-df3cd22ee176,"Where necessary, two <e1>handrails</e1>, <e2>one above the other</e2>, must be installed in order to take into account children and users of wheelchairs.",selection,selection
3c0a8ccb-d813-40fb-b69b-88250d3bc4ec,These <e1>fittings</e1> should not exceed a <e2>centre pane U-value</e2> of 1.2W/(m2K).,part-of,less-equal
cb2f2c09-8ae6-42a4-ac21-861c912c30f9,"In buildings more than 9 metres and at most 28 metres in <e1>height</e1>, the attic and roof must be accessible via the interior and exterior of the building; in buildings more than 28 metres in height, these must be <e2>accessible via the interior</e2>.",none,none
113b8bf8-1856-45f5-a54b-d65ef100b437,"If a <e1>gas-fired</e1> <e2>combination boiler</e2> is installed in an existing dwelling, at least one of the following energy efficiency measures, appropriate to the system, should be installed.",selection,selection
825053cb-af5d-43a9-b59b-e2a5ae78ea73,The total number of associated parking spaces which have access to either: a. cable routes; b. an electric vehicle charge point should be the greater of the following: a. the number of dwellings in the residential building; b. the number of <e1>associated</e1> <e2>parking spaces</e2>.,selection,selection
259c1614-77ef-4ae4-a401-83caa603e374,"The <e1>main doors</e1> for entering a dwelling (usually the <e2>front doorset</e2>) should be fitted with a multipoint locking system that meets the requirements of: PAS 3621 (key locking on both sides), or PAS 8621 (non-key locking on the internal face), or PAS 10621 (non-key locking on the internal face, but with an external locking override facility).",selection,part-of
fa8a6d84-eb99-490e-8169-3c65353fb553,"For large <e1>roofs</e1>, where the <e2>smaller</e2> horizontal dimension of the roof is 50 m or more, and the topography is windswept, the value of the exposure coefficient shall be at least 1.",none,none
726e23c9-02a3-4c56-98d0-8981b7ce877b,"In the construction of a new building as well as in repair and alteration work corresponding to the <e1>construction</e1> of a new building, the premises to be fitted with a floor drain shall be: 1. showers and bathrooms as well as wash rooms in connection with saunas; 2. laundry room; 3. heat distribution room; 4. ventilation unit room; 5. toilet facility intended for public use; 6. technical utility room with a possibility to water damage; 7. <e2>car wash facility</e2>; 8. special facilities cleansed by water rinsing.",none,none
9952f64d-e0df-4b03-84af-150782f81387,"For <e1>mobility-impaired</e1> <e2>people</e2>, a going of at least 300mm is preferred.",selection,selection
9eb5bf01-3810-44e3-802b-7c7eadad1831,"Mechanical <e1>ventilation systems</e1>, including both continuous and intermittent <e2>mechanical ventilation</e2>, should be designed and installed to minimise noise.",part-of,selection
b02f9b87-d934-4c2f-8a59-b3b8c0a7be17,"Instantaneous or snapshot <e1>CO2 readings</e1> can be <e2>misleading</e2>, so several measurements should be taken throughout the day.",selection,none
835d8fad-7a27-4299-aa38-a5b1771a6779,"In large <e1>building complexes</e1>, such as retail parks and large sports centres, there should be one <e2>wheelchair-accessible</e2> unisex toilet capable of including an adult changing table.",none,none
4ec44f57-abad-41aa-bd8c-5c4656e62bf9,The <e1>air</e1> in a <e2>building</e2> shall flow from spaces of higher indoor air purity to spaces of lower indoor air purity.,part-of,part-of
5b4380ba-0066-4735-a362-316d4c8e70b2,"Where a building undergoing major renovation, which is not a residential building or a mixeduse building, will have more than 10 parking spaces after the major renovation is completed (a) <e1>one</e1> of those <e2>parking spaces</e2> must have access to one electric vehicle charge point; and (b) cable routes for electric vehicle charge points must be installed in a minimum of one fifth of the total number of remaining parking spaces.",equal,equal
c0a6d35c-cc20-428b-941d-c3e3e6365c74,"In a tier that is uninterrupted by cross-gangways, and where the pitch exceeds <e1>25</e1>, use a maximum number of <e2>steps</e2> of 40.",none,none
2a256a9c-0b8a-4acf-87e1-86a5857f36a3,"Where a <e1>driveway</e1> forms all, or part of, the approach route, an <e2>additional allowance</e2> of at least 900mm wide should be provided so that a wheelchair user can pass a parked car.",necessity,necessity
a4fccc69-c508-4405-92aa-2cfe36bfca39,<e1>Exits</e1> of <e2>parts</e2> of the building separated by a fire wall must be constructed separately so that in the event of a fire there is no need to use any door that may be in the fire wall.,part-of,equal
23619605-28c0-46ef-bdbb-d1dc11691b8f,<e1>Water</e1> must <e2>not drift into or migrate as a capillary flow from the wet rooms to the surrounding structures and rooms</e2>.,necessity,necessity
208b093d-361f-4aec-819d-4abca4e72c68,"in an evacuation area where the maximum number of occupants is 60, the second <e1>exit</e1> may be no less than <e2>900 millimetres</e2> in width.",none,greater-equal
75bb8f62-768c-4f82-8f94-48fc158a85f6,It must be possible for <e1>fire and service rescue equipment</e1> to have <e2>sufficiently close access to the building (emergency access road)</e2>.,necessity,necessity
73efbdcb-2751-4f01-9471-ccca44ccc0f3,"If a <e1>drainage point</e1> is <e2>located below the height of backwater</e2>, the waste water must be pumped.",selection,selection
5f675f4f-74de-4d0f-ae92-c3500d2d952e,The actual <e1>equivalent area</e1> and <e2>location</e2> of installed background ventilators should be recorded.,none,part-of
6a41a473-bd3c-4e38-a093-094b3fdae388,At least <e1>one</e1> in every five remaining <e2>parking spaces</e2> must be provided with cable routes.,greater-equal,part-of
e43c1e88-be80-42d9-944e-1bf0f0f82479,Individual <e1>flights</e1> are: for gradients up to 1:15 not more than 10m long; for gradients up to 1:12 not more than 5m <e2>long</e2>.,part-of,none
49c6fd15-70a9-4733-8de8-8dd2fe49fe0a,"If <e1>renewable technology</e1> such as a wind turbine or <e2>photovoltaic array</e2> is replaced, the new system should have an electrical output that is at least the same as that of the original installation.",selection,selection
e1f1aeb9-7453-4b6b-b3f1-6049d711868a,The fire performance of the external wall structure of a <e1>building</e1> no more than 56 metres in <e2>height</e2> may also be demonstrated by a fullscale test.,part-of,part-of
c236bc17-ef9a-4694-a34e-68a9f38ae405,"For a heat exchanger between a solar primary and secondary system, a minimum of <e1>0.1m2</e1> or equivalent of <e2>heat exchanger area</e2> should be provided for every 1m2 of the net absorber area of the solar collector.",greater-equal,greater-equal
f3bd99b4-7ea5-4968-af10-3c133c0b5aa0,No <e1>individual</e1> <e2>flight</e2> has a rise between landings of more than 1800mm.,selection,part-of
ad792658-a7d2-4d6e-9a21-c531bb02b521,To reduce the risks to the health of persons in buildings <e1>formaldehyde fumes</e1> given off by urea formaldehyde foams should <e2>not penetrate to the occupied parts of buildings to an extent which would give rise to an irritant concentration</e2>.,necessity,necessity
1d312b80-748c-4f92-a74e-6f1b918f741c,"To <e1>provide easy access between rooms on the entrance storey</e1>, a <e2>stepped change of level within the entrance storey should be avoided where possible</e2>.",necessity,none
07a9b148-d87f-492c-abe2-04175801038d,<e1>Standard</e1> <e2>WC compartments</e2> should also have a minimum manoeuvring space clear of any door swing.,selection,selection
d925c189-860a-4fcb-ae88-d1cf8cc14fb8,"The tread of <e1>steps</e1> in covered or heated outdoor <e2>staircases</e2> must be no less than 300 millimetres, and the riser may be no more than 160 millimetres.",part-of,part-of
b8365796-12c1-47c1-9682-ff6131a75f21,"The various <e1>enduse categories</e1>, such as heating, <e2>lighting</e2> and cooling, should be submetered in such a way that at least 90 of the annual energy consumption of each fuel can be assigned to an enduse.",selection,selection
2f8d4247-e53b-49ae-bd26-c4f1765eaee8,"<e1>Extract air</e1> of <e2>categories</e2> 2, 3 and 4 shall not be used as recirculation air.",part-of,part-of
86831830-e7f0-4b90-aa27-dc0542b7ba4d,"If a residential block of flats does not have a lift, the <e1>stairs</e1> between floor levels must have natural light and at least one <e2>intermediate landing</e2>.",necessity,necessity
009e12eb-db83-485c-9ffc-e1f462251109,Each air terminal should have a free area of at least 90 of the free area of its <e1>associated</e1> <e2>duct</e2>.,selection,selection
a2f3a871-91d5-4777-95c9-4744792b3a69,"in an existing building, for the principal or <e1>main staff</e1> entrance or <e2>entrances</e2> to be accessible, an alternative accessible entrance should be provided.",selection,selection
e505b13c-7b62-4857-aa2d-544dc986e9c0,"For dwellings, for external <e1>tapered</e1> <e2>steps</e2> and stairs that are part of the building the going of each step should be a minimum of 280mm.",selection,selection
3153d771-404e-4a54-ac05-ed1b75e37506,"<e1>Gangways</e1> should not be less than 1100mm <e2>wide</e2> unless used by not more than 50 persons, in which case gangways should be a minimum of 900mm.",necessity,part-of
0f2dbc3b-0f3e-444e-a688-ed8faebd1226,Seats must be fixed to a base if the <e1>floor</e1> of the <e2>seating area</e2> is sloped or if there are level differences between the floors of the respective rows of seats.,part-of,part-of
db734798-9e42-4fe1-900c-77d4e6131809,"The main doors <e1>for entering a dwelling</e1> (usually the front door) should have a door viewer unless other means exist to see callers, such as clear glass within the door or a <e2>window</e2> next to the doorset.",none,none
23ff7307-c4ae-4bef-97bf-feb9682d91eb,"If a water pump is used on a closed loop circuit and the <e1>motor</e1> <e2>is rated at more than 750W</e2>, then it should be fitted with or controlled by an appropriate variable speed controller on any variable volume system.",selection,selection
82bb35f1-0a27-4c94-bad3-246e6cc4f02a,"<e1>Wheelchair users</e1> should be <e2>able to manoeuvre around</e2> and use the facilities in the room, and operate switches and controls.",necessity,necessity
a5e9c36f-358f-4375-943c-6d5b89c82647,"Any abrupt <e1>level differences</e1> of over <e2>0.7 metres</e2> and any precipices located in the vicinity of common play and recreation areas associated with buildings with more than two dwellings must be indicated by appropriate barriers or suitable planted areas, or outfitted with a base that cushions any fall.",greater,greater
29232335-402c-4ed9-af74-fd093ac22e28,The natural or mechanical <e1>ventilation system</e1> of a building shall be <e2>strong</e2> and its air-tightness shall be at least class B.,necessity,necessity
6d5428cc-90c2-477e-b20e-978a6d1cd403,<e1>Edge</e1> <e2>columns</e2> and walls shall be tied to every floor and roof.,selection,selection
e8340500-38b6-461b-b00d-d3aa44ac1f0b,The temperature of the <e1>water</e1> available from the <e2>hot water system</e2> may not exceed 65 degrees Celsius.,part-of,part-of
64695439-3458-4d43-8e7b-a2ba75075cea,"There must be safe and easily accessible, uninterrupted <e1>access routes</e1> to any chimneys, ventilation equipment and other building equipment and <e2>structural elements</e2> that are located on the roof of the building and that must be accessed regularly.",necessity,necessity
500fc416-e652-4a2c-8dd3-8d9754ea1829,There should be no visible <e1>mould</e1> on the <e2>inner surfaces</e2> of external walls of a properly heated building with typical moisture generation.,necessity,part-of
10e66a84-25db-40a0-87d5-6297d0732fe4,The shutoff valves shall be located: 1) at each house; 2) at each <e1>apartment</e1>; 3) in vertical service pipes; 4) on both sides of devices installed in the service pipes; 5) before a device or fixture that is connected to the connector pipe; 6) on both sides of the <e2>water meters</e2>.,none,none
9abdce80-0a4a-400a-8725-205bb3b887e4,"In <e1>hard water areas</e1>, suitable <e2>measures</e2> should be taken to treat the feed water to water heaters and the hot water circuit of combination boilers to reduce limescale accumulation.",necessity,necessity
f505cec8-d1a6-41ae-b2ba-68ac19f64be2,"If other performance (e.g. wind load, safety, security or acoustic attenuation) requires thicker glass to be used, an equivalent <e1>window unit</e1> with standard thickness glazing should be <e2>shown to meet the required standard</e2>.",necessity,necessity
bd1438b0-ce84-4908-8d01-6c0884aa4650,"For roof-lights, <e1>U-values</e1> should be <e2>calculated based on a horizontal position</e2>.",necessity,necessity
fc29901a-8b5e-48a5-a569-bed57699cf72,<e1>Moisture</e1> <e2>from the foundation wall and the base floors concrete slab</e2> must not transfer harmfully to the wooden sole plates or upper wall and floor structures.,selection,selection
208b093d-361f-4aec-819d-4abca4e72c68,"in an evacuation area where the maximum number of occupants is 60, the second exit may be no less than <e1>900 millimetres</e1> in <e2>width</e2>.",greater-equal,greater-equal
389c960b-525d-4f2e-9a2c-1805eb2dc20d,The <e1>full</e1> <e2>area</e2> under a stair that forms part of the storage provision should be counted as 1m2.,selection,selection
e21fa967-934e-4a29-a66d-252fdbbf928f,"If the <e1>parasitic energy use</e1> is <e2>unknown</e2>, an allowance of 0.3W/m2 should be made for any control system.",selection,selection
9dd2a0f1-0ff9-4416-8abd-1e6589980ff4,"If the <e1>cross-sectional area</e1> of a mechanical ventilation systems air duct is designed to be greater than 0.06 m2, the outdoor air and exhaust air ducts shall be fitted with <e2>shutoff dampers</e2> that close automatically when the system shuts down.",none,none
4b510cad-fefb-44be-a9cb-a26e0c42994c,"If the building is connected to a heating system where heat is conveyed via heat pipes external to the building from a shared heat exchanger or heat generation unit to several buildings, the <e1>heat loss</e1> from those <e2>pipes</e2> shall be divided between the buildings in proportion to their areas.",part-of,part-of
f7935bb4-9e5f-4e91-bbf1-54e45c1ef24c,A <e1>building</e1> with a <e2>height</e2> exceeding 9 metres must be equipped with anchoring structures for safety lines.,part-of,part-of
49c6fd15-70a9-4733-8de8-8dd2fe49fe0a,"If renewable technology such as a wind turbine or photovoltaic array is replaced, the new <e1>system</e1> should have an <e2>electrical output</e2> that is at least the same as that of the original installation.",necessity,necessity
ef4f54b6-1099-4404-9fa2-d0c0d5e55543,The dwelling primary energy rate must not exceed the individual <e1>dwellings</e1> <e2>target primary energy rate</e2>.,part-of,part-of
8b054fa5-fa6b-40f8-996a-a6dfea855fc3,"The distance <e1>between a door that opens onto a landing and the upper edge of the ramp or flight of stairs</e1> must be no less than 400 millimetres on the side wall and no less than <e2>1,500 millimetres</e2> on the end wall.",none,none
4abb3268-3ba6-47e8-a8b7-4676dbaa9a16,"For buildings other than dwellings and for common access areas in buildings that contain flats, Provide <e1>all</e1> <e2>means</e2> of escape routes with a minimum clear headroom of 2m, except in doorways.",selection,selection
a2338c90-f9bf-470e-9917-4318b1c07006,The <e1>lighting</e1> must <e2>not cause glare that endangers safety</e2>.,necessity,necessity
6075de3c-d339-4ba4-9945-990480975615,"Where a kitchen and <e1>living room accommodation</e1> are <e2>not separate rooms</e2> (i.e. open plan), no fewer than three ventilators of the same equivalent area as for other habitable rooms should be provided within the open-plan space.",selection,selection
8595e26e-db5c-4d09-9fcf-02b530b61e23,There must be access to each <e1>fire compartment</e1> of an <e2>attic</e2> for firefighting operations.,part-of,part-of
32f91d86-2cbf-4d57-ab93-5a28fd804df8,<e1>Signs</e1> <e2>indicating the location of a lifting device accessible by mobility-impaired people</e2> should be clearly visible from the building entrance.,selection,selection
74b9ee2c-0192-442d-b5a1-a2974d456429,"The dwelling is <e1>wheelchair adaptable</e1> such that key parts of the accommodation, including sanitary facilities and kitchens, could be easily altered to meet the needs of a wheelchair user or, <e2>where required by a local planning authority</e2>, the dwelling is wheelchair accessible.",none,none
ffbc85cb-4301-4bcb-9a56-7487c95cf16d,Only the proportion of <e1>openings</e1> which can be opened with a very low risk of occupants falling from height should be <e2>considered to form part of the overheating mitigation strategy</e2>.,none,necessity
7d877df3-9aa7-4dff-a64d-5356a66c944d,"In public outdoor and indoor spaces, and in business and <e1>service</e1> premises, a handrail must continue at least 300 millimetres past the start and end points of the structure, and in the case of stairs or <e2>ramps</e2> that have a width exceeding 2.4 metres and are located in assembly areas, it must also be placed so as to divide the passageway into parts no wider than the abovementioned width.",none,none
38322c6e-7509-4638-9a8d-74d5cfb777b2,A new <e1>district heat network</e1> should be <e2>taken as meaning any other district heat network</e2>.,necessity,necessity
5b4380ba-0066-4735-a362-316d4c8e70b2,"Where a building undergoing major renovation, which is not a residential building or a mixeduse building, will have more than <e1>10</e1> <e2>parking spaces</e2> after the major renovation is completed (a) one of those parking spaces must have access to one electric vehicle charge point; and (b) cable routes for electric vehicle charge points must be installed in a minimum of one fifth of the total number of remaining parking spaces.",greater,greater
2f815a08-db3c-48a6-b248-d69aeac870ee,"the <e1>vertical</e1> travel distance is: a. not more than 2m, <e2>where there is no liftway enclosure and no floor penetration</e2>; b. more than 2m, where there is a liftway enclosure.",selection,selection
117864c0-5065-4c55-b390-c17b60c8d9dd,"If the protective part of the barrier contains only vertical structures, a <e1>cube</e1> with edges of no more than 100 millimetres may <e2>pass through its openings</e2>.",necessity,necessity
5b1fe636-d2aa-4382-885e-a4f8a2cae4d4,"Generally, a thermal element once <e1>upgraded</e1> should not have a U-value greater than <e2>0.7W/(m2K)</e2>.",none,none
5577528f-8fa0-4ca3-96f6-ea418091cb86,The side edges of stairs and <e1>landings</e1> must be <e2>fitted with a raised camber to prevent slipping over the edge</e2> if a cube measuring more than 50 millimetres in width is able to pass through the opening between the plane level and the handrail or wall.,none,necessity
2695c899-0ada-478c-9b2d-796f79ea4c52,"<e1>Glazing</e1>, with which people are likely to come into contact whilst moving in or about the building shall: (a) if <e2>broken on impact</e2>, break in a way which is unlikely to cause injury; or (b) resist impact without breaking; or (c) be shielded or protected from impact.",selection,selection
05864826-21ef-4ae7-9af8-2aaeffc7267a,<e1>Modular</e1> and portable <e2>buildings</e2> with a planned service life of more than two years but with an intended time of use in a single location of less than two years should be shown to comply with the energy efficiency requirements.,selection,selection
d3654276-d6c6-4f32-af90-2d1040cb536c,Mechanical <e1>ventilation</e1> with heat recovery systems should be <e2>designed to avoid the moist air from the wet rooms recirculating to the habitable rooms</e2>.,necessity,necessity
00cded8a-5208-4c1b-bda4-9677d45b9375,The <e1>layers</e1> of attic floor structures and the ventilation must <e2>prevent the accumulation of damaging moisture into the roof structure resulting from water vapour diffusion or airflow</e2>.,necessity,necessity
984c252b-74f4-4d85-9080-1c8ae1851eca,"If performance requires thicker glass to be used, an equivalent <e1>window unit</e1> with standard thickness (6mm) <e2>glazing</e2> should be shown to meet the required standard.",part-of,part-of
6c789809-b1b8-429a-8fe2-8ce16f8a4b54,Air flows in the <e1>continuous</e1> working area of a parking garage for motor vehicles shall be designed so that the <e2>instantaneous carbon monoxide concentration</e2> does not exceed 7 mg/m3 (6 ppm).,none,none
b6b19c38-b160-475d-b01d-e3880ca00ab2,"Where necessary, flexible ducts may be used for <e1>final</e1> connections, but their lengths should be <e2>kept to a minimum</e2>.",none,none
f36650d9-cd31-4795-9728-7a4dcf3cadde,"Dwellings, accommodation premises, institutions, <e1>day-care institutions</e1>, day-care centres and other early childhood education premises and schools must be provided with an appropriate <e2>system that gives a warning at an early stage of a beginning fire</e2>.",necessity,necessity
09b2a395-5293-4b7d-82d4-5312482d59e9,"Door entry controls, where provided, are mounted 900-1000mm above finished ground level, and at least 300mm <e1>away</e1> from any <e2>projecting corner</e2>.",part-of,none
bb3ac5b0-14d0-4d75-95d9-713adc6f2f58,"Any walls, doors and <e1>windows</e1> should be insulated and draught-proofed to <e2>at least the same extent as in the existing dwelling</e2>.",none,necessity
b8bef6a5-8de6-4ff9-a0b7-cc8a448dcc6d,An <e1>air pressure test</e1> should be <e2>carried out on every dwelling</e2>.,necessity,necessity
c7137e3d-e3f2-4a19-87bc-ccb194d42c74,"Incoming services: <e1>ducts</e1>, and cables wherever possible, should be <e2>grouped</e2> to minimise how often the air barrier is penetrated, while ensuring sufficient space to allow adequate screed flow between ducts.",necessity,necessity
0f67dad7-6df9-444b-8e72-f447668e3fde,"Where <e1>sanitary facilities</e1> are <e2>wheelchair accessible</e2>, WC pans should be a minimum of 400mm high.",selection,selection
783c19fa-0ef2-466f-b3e9-d4690e34ac5f,Where a system for onsite electricity generation is installed (a) reasonable provision must be made to ensure that (i) the system and its electrical output are appropriately sized for the site and available infrastructure; (ii) the <e1>system</e1> has effective <e2>controls</e2>; and (b) it must be commissioned by testing and adjusting as necessary to ensure that it produces the maximum electricity that is reasonable in the circumstances.,necessity,necessity
e1f1aeb9-7453-4b6b-b3f1-6049d711868a,The fire performance of the external wall structure of a <e1>building</e1> no more than 56 metres in height may also be <e2>demonstrated by a fullscale test</e2>.,none,none
fb5d3054-4911-4049-ba09-1c3e80f9c07c,"The tread of steps in uncovered or unheated <e1>outdoor</e1> <e2>staircases</e2> must be no less than 390 millimetres, and the riser may be no more than 130 millimetres.",selection,selection
986f7853-4975-4ecd-8f10-a75d818eb44a,"Fully insulated and <e1>continuous</e1> <e2>cavity closers</e2> should be used, installed tight to the insulation and cavity apertures.",selection,selection
48133b44-eac2-44e2-b2df-c52243e9f7ea,"NOTE: For example, if the total system output is made up of three equally sized boilers, at 15% of system output the <e1>lead boiler</e1> will be <e2>operating at 45% of its rated output with the other two boilers switched off</e2>.",necessity,selection
7c44934c-61e1-4904-a493-1aa360ccc7d1,"The building shall be constructed so that the combined dead,imposed and wind loads are <e1>sustained</e1> and transmitted by it to the ground: (a) <e2>safely</e2>; and (b) without causing such deflection or deformation of any part of the building, or such movement of the ground, as will impair the stability of any part of another building.",selection,none
7d877df3-9aa7-4dff-a64d-5356a66c944d,"In public outdoor and indoor spaces, and in <e1>business</e1> and service <e2>premises</e2>, a handrail must continue at least 300 millimetres past the start and end points of the structure, and in the case of stairs or ramps that have a width exceeding 2.4 metres and are located in assembly areas, it must also be placed so as to divide the passageway into parts no wider than the abovementioned width.",selection,selection
02f5e3fb-7a8b-4a88-a6e5-337cc0835284,"When a new residential building is erected, <e1>information</e1> about the <e2>building</e2> must be given to the owner of the building to allow them to use the overheating mitigation strategy effectively.",part-of,part-of
6a553c19-481f-4947-9047-fd2c4d0daa44,"Any floors, <e1>walls</e1> and doors that have been <e2>installed to allow the potential liftway to be used as storage or for other purposes</e2> could be easily removed without structural alteration.",selection,selection
45338082-ca66-418b-8fe1-8f2be926f330,A <e1>cube</e1> of no more than 100 millimetres may <e2>pass between the stair steps</e2>.,necessity,necessity
53b7d989-c81f-4e01-a5ec-4b2cb30b4bfa,The size of a fire compartment must be <e1>limited</e1> so that a <e2>fire igniting</e2> in the compartment does not cause unreasonably vast damages (compartmentation by area).,selection,selection
efe70fd9-5cdd-4586-9ebc-73c2960b1e00,"If a fire door is kept open in normal use, <e1>it</e1> shall be equipped with <e2>devices that will close the door in the event of fire</e2>.",necessity,necessity
2c07775a-c1de-4796-989a-96572c81f9d4,The <e1>crawl space</e1> must be <e2>ventilated</e2>.,necessity,necessity
681c4394-9435-408b-9a9b-d1f3d0729d38,"The <e1>rate of heat release</e1> from the <e2>appliance</e2> should be adjustable, using an adjustable damper or other thermostatically controlled method.",part-of,part-of
793cb939-b3d9-46eb-ae65-71a4d5c8031b,Where the parking is within the <e1>private curtilage</e1> of the <e2>dwelling</e2> (but not within a carport or garage) at least one space is a standard parking bay that can be widened to 3.3m.,part-of,part-of
5e226793-2805-41b0-bcb6-49319afaefc7,"If the <e1>building</e1> has a <e2>floor area</e2> greater than 150m2, heating should be split into different heating zones and each zone should have separate controls for timing and temperature demand.",part-of,part-of
8b054fa5-fa6b-40f8-996a-a6dfea855fc3,"The distance between a door that opens onto a landing and the upper edge of the ramp or flight of stairs must be no less than <e1>400 millimetres</e1> on the side wall and no less than <e2>1,500 millimetres</e2> on the end wall.",none,greater-equal
29232335-402c-4ed9-af74-fd093ac22e28,The natural or mechanical <e1>ventilation system</e1> of a building shall be strong and its air-tightness shall be at least class <e2>B</e2>.,none,none
2319724e-2fd4-463b-bb59-0972073dc55a,"Both before and after a newly constructed dwelling is built, a <e1>notice</e1> must be <e2>given to the building control body of the calculations</e2>.",necessity,necessity
fe2a31f5-7b10-4b21-ad13-154856ecdcc8,"Where sheathing board forms the air barrier, <e1>airsealing tape</e1> should be <e2>applied at junctions and edges</e2>.",necessity,necessity
86831830-e7f0-4b90-aa27-dc0542b7ba4d,"If a <e1>residential block of flats</e1> does not have a <e2>lift</e2>, the stairs between floor levels must have natural light and at least one intermediate landing.",not-part-of,part-of
0cafda73-ee3a-4a99-a224-2d142de63618,"Where a wet heating system is either: a. newly installed b. fully replaced in an existing building, including the <e1>heating appliance</e1>, emitters and associated pipework all parts of the system including pipework and emitters should be sized to allow the space heating system to operate effectively and in a manner that <e2>meets the heating needs of the dwelling, at a maximum flow temperature of 55C or lower</e2>.",none,none
c1b2e39e-0bab-438c-8b35-c2b37e5cf93a,"<e1>Equipment</e1> should be designed, <e2>specified</e2> and installed with the aim of maximising its efficiency as installed.",necessity,necessity
51517a5d-dd11-41b9-b44b-36d87b959127,The <e1>presence</e1> of the <e2>door</e2> should be apparent not only when it is shut but also when it is open.,selection,part-of
f2516477-0c54-4192-9a7a-7bf8755f57e9,"The <e1>water meter</e1> of a <e2>property</e2> shall be located in a place where it is easy to install, read and service and where it cannot freeze.",part-of,part-of
34a524ec-6994-426f-86af-78788fd34a80,"Between the locking points for the mortice lock and <e1>surface-mounted</e1> rim lock, the distance should be <e2>400-600mm</e2>.",none,none
f4b0b5b8-ab26-46a2-8028-c279958fa927,"Any <e1>justification</e1> and strategy should be <e2>in line with the approved airtightness testing methodology, CIBSEs TM23</e2>.",necessity,necessity
48133b44-eac2-44e2-b2df-c52243e9f7ea,"NOTE: For example, if the total system output is made up of three equally sized boilers, at <e1>15%</e1> of <e2>system output</e2> the lead boiler will be operating at 45% of its rated output with the other two boilers switched off.",selection,part-of
a4fccc69-c508-4405-92aa-2cfe36bfca39,Exits of parts of the building <e1>separated by a fire wall</e1> must be <e2>constructed separately so that in the event of a fire there is no need to use any door that may be in the fire wall</e2>.,none,none
a86b58e8-046f-44b7-8e1b-00c876c8c647,"<e1>Parapets</e1> in categories A to E and panel parts of walls acting as parapets, as well as their <e2>fasteners</e2>, shall be designed to the concentrated load Qk = 0.3 kN acting on a random spot.",part-of,part-of
3bd9e48b-ede5-465e-8fe4-7181a32dd1ec,"<e1>Water</e1> must <e2>not freeze in the systems pipes, channels or devices</e2>.",necessity,necessity
00cded8a-5208-4c1b-bda4-9677d45b9375,The layers of attic <e1>floor structures</e1> and the <e2>ventilation</e2> must prevent the accumulation of damaging moisture into the roof structure resulting from water vapour diffusion or airflow.,none,part-of
e505b13c-7b62-4857-aa2d-544dc986e9c0,"For dwellings, for external tapered steps and <e1>stairs</e1> that are part of the building the going of each <e2>step</e2> should be a minimum of 280mm.",none,part-of
84cd76d7-e5d0-4f39-94bc-0236c65d533a,"in residential buildings of not more than two storeys, <e1>one</e1> <e2>exit</e2> of no less than 900 millimetres in width is permitted.",equal,equal
5b4380ba-0066-4735-a362-316d4c8e70b2,"Where a building undergoing major renovation, which is not a residential building or a mixeduse building, will have more than 10 <e1>parking spaces</e1> after the major renovation is completed (a) one of those parking spaces must have access to one electric vehicle charge point; and (b) cable routes for <e2>electric vehicle charge points</e2> must be installed in a minimum of one fifth of the total number of remaining parking spaces.",none,part-of
7c8f6c05-769d-46a8-9dc6-84b509bf8d9c,"The fire compartmenting requirement for the balcony slab of a <e1>glazed</e1> <e2>balcony</e2> of a building exceeding two storeys is EI 30; however, minor sealing parts and penetrations may be class E 15.",selection,selection
a235c68f-ae44-4770-b005-4e9d7b659eb7,All <e1>cavity walls</e1> should have leaves at least 90mm thick and cavities at least 50mm <e2>wide</e2>.,none,part-of
d713514a-9398-45a2-9584-efecff6ebcc5,Reasonable provision must be made to resist unauthorised access to (a) any dwelling; and (b) any <e1>part</e1> of a building from which <e2>access can be gained to a flat within the building</e2>.,selection,selection
e21fa967-934e-4a29-a66d-252fdbbf928f,"If the parasitic energy use is unknown, an <e1>allowance</e1> of 0.3W/m2 should be made for any <e2>control system</e2>.",part-of,necessity
a68b404d-d10a-4e48-b25b-907261271e75,<e1>Voids</e1> between insulation at the top of the external wall and the cavity wall/timber frame insulation should be <e2>fully filled with insulation</e2>.,necessity,necessity
06c2e0f7-69c8-47ec-bf31-9902ae9df7cf,"Provision shall be made for any windows, skylights, or any transparent or <e1>translucent</e1> <e2>walls</e2>, ceilings or roofs to be safely accessible for cleaning.",none,selection
6075de3c-d339-4ba4-9945-990480975615,"Where a <e1>kitchen</e1> and living room accommodation are <e2>not separate rooms</e2> (i.e. open plan), no fewer than three ventilators of the same equivalent area as for other habitable rooms should be provided within the open-plan space.",selection,selection
d5b6ff18-626d-4e6f-b788-0c67f7a4ebab,"If the cost of installing the required electric vehicle charge point and cable routes for electric vehicle charge points exceeds 7% of the total cost of the major renovation (a) such a building is exempt from the requirement to install the electric vehicle charge point; and (b) cable routes for electric vehicle charge points must be installed in a minimum of one fifth of the total number of parking spaces, except where the cost of that installation exceeds <e1>7%</e1> of the <e2>total cost</e2> of the major renovation.",part-of,none
f034fbd1-7547-425a-8163-513fcac0b66b,The <e1>roof structures</e1> and joints must be <e2>properly inclined</e2> and sealed for water drainage.,necessity,necessity
10e66a84-25db-40a0-87d5-6297d0732fe4,The shutoff valves shall be located: 1) at each house; 2) at each apartment; 3) in vertical service pipes; 4) on both sides of <e1>devices</e1> installed in the service pipes; 5) before a device or fixture that is connected to the connector pipe; 6) on <e2>both sides</e2> of the water meters.,none,none
c766f874-d4aa-45b8-89f7-20b08db787c6,The total <e1>height</e1> of the barrier must be <e2>one metre</e2> if the drop is no more than six metres.,equal,necessity
fb5d3054-4911-4049-ba09-1c3e80f9c07c,"The tread of steps in <e1>uncovered</e1> or unheated outdoor staircases must be no less than 390 millimetres, and the riser may be no more than <e2>130 millimetres</e2>.",none,none
d504fd87-d13d-4936-9d7a-71d17954760d,The riser of the <e1>steps</e1> in an <e2>exit</e2> may be no more than 180 millimetres.,selection,part-of
dcc583b1-8c4c-42cf-a1ed-e8907de56254,"The rise of the indoor steps of other <e1>spaces</e1> <e2>intended for everyday use</e2> may be no more than 180 millimetres, and the tread must be no less than 270 millimetres.",selection,selection
8101fa0e-645c-4a83-a6ab-66c45e94bf67,"If the dwelling already has <e1>mechanical</e1> ventilation, the <e2>centralised system</e2> could be extended into the additional room.",none,none
457ecdc0-8247-4ad4-9beb-3b7a31cfa0fd,"All <e1>public areas</e1>, including lavatory <e2>accommodation</e2>, public telephones and external terraces should be accessible.",part-of,selection
19c404de-7fd5-4e44-8a8f-b4219883f0ce,That <e1>background ventilators</e1> allow fresh air into the building and should be <e2>left open</e2>.,necessity,necessity
2c224c59-366d-447f-9ecc-87c119c2db07,"For <e1>new</e1> dwellings, the <e2>commissioning plan</e2> should be given to the building control body with the design stage dwelling primary energy rate, dwelling emission rate and dwelling fabric energy efficiency rate calculations.",none,none
009e12eb-db83-485c-9ffc-e1f462251109,Each air terminal should have a free area of at least <e1>90</e1> of the <e2>free area</e2> of its associated duct.,part-of,part-of
60024014-cb6a-4a53-9b12-9497e0a1e5e8,"<e1>Extract air</e1> from <e2>toilets</e2>, washrooms and cleaning spaces may be conducted to vertical ducts for extract air categories 1 and 2 if the total extract air flow from these spaces does not exceed 10 of the total air flow in the vertical duct.",part-of,part-of
cb522b91-f26f-460e-adee-1a7f59ba10c9,"For <e1>heat pump installations</e1> in which there are other heat sources available to the same building, each of these <e2>heat sources</e2> should be appropriately incorporated into a singular control system.",none,part-of
9dd2a0f1-0ff9-4416-8abd-1e6589980ff4,"If the cross-sectional area of a <e1>mechanical</e1> <e2>ventilation systems</e2> air duct is designed to be greater than 0.06 m2, the outdoor air and exhaust air ducts shall be fitted with shutoff dampers that close automatically when the system shuts down.",selection,selection
88e23b46-22d9-4be6-87b7-40541f7995a9,"A <e1>building</e1> shall be provided with a permanently installed dry riser that is suitable for its purpose for transporting water for fire extinguishing: 1) in the <e2>premises</e2> above the entry level of the building, when the distance of the uppermost floor level from the entry level exceeds 24 metres; 2) in the premises below the entry level of the building, when the distance of the basement storey floor from the entry level exceeds 14 metres.",part-of,necessity
73b4b305-8971-489a-a290-f996e1f63e19,"The <e1>clear width</e1> of the <e2>door</e2> and opening leading to room spaces of a non-residential building as well as to residential rooms of a residential building, necessary spaces serving residence and spaces serving the use of the building shall be at least 800 millimetres.",part-of,part-of
339fc78c-a2f2-481c-a410-3aeb41e24b8a,Solid walls constructed of coursed brickwork or blockwork should be at least as thick as <e1>1/16</e1> of the storey <e2>height</e2>.,part-of,part-of
7d1ada0b-8dcc-4c01-84d7-78b80cb404c9,"If there are not enough <e1>associated</e1> <e2>parking spaces</e2> outside of the covered car park to meet the requirement to install electric vehicle charge points, then cable routes should be installed for associated parking spaces within the covered car park.",selection,selection
5b4380ba-0066-4735-a362-316d4c8e70b2,"Where a building undergoing major renovation, which is not a residential building or a mixeduse building, will have more than 10 parking spaces after the major renovation is completed (a) one of those parking spaces must have access to one electric vehicle charge point; and (b) <e1>cable routes</e1> for electric vehicle charge points must be <e2>installed in a minimum of one fifth of the total number of remaining parking spaces</e2>.",necessity,necessity
b6e6ebce-e75f-4fae-b9a2-e35c164b3fb4,"Where onsite electricity generation and storage is installed, such as photovoltaic panels or battery storage, <e1>systems</e1> should be <e2>an appropriate size for the site, available infrastructure and onsite energy demand</e2>.",necessity,necessity
f6a682fb-f427-41d0-9219-3a45d2134be6,"To correctly assess whether an element <e1>meets the limiting U-value</e1>, the <e2>U-value</e2> must be calculated for the element in the appropriate plane - either horizontal or vertical.",none,none
e1f1aeb9-7453-4b6b-b3f1-6049d711868a,The fire performance of the <e1>external</e1> <e2>wall structure</e2> of a building no more than 56 metres in height may also be demonstrated by a fullscale test.,selection,selection
aa7c5790-2189-451d-bd0e-956a257a7b6d,"In an <e1>existing system</e1>, when a boiler or <e2>hot water storage vessel</e2> is replaced, any accessible pipes in the dwelling should be insulated.",part-of,part-of
bb3ac5b0-14d0-4d75-95d9-713adc6f2f58,"Any walls, <e1>doors</e1> and windows should be <e2>insulated</e2> and draught-proofed to at least the same extent as in the existing dwelling.",necessity,necessity
5ca6b3d3-fd21-4cc1-8dd8-185268db6615,The doorset should be manufactured from solid or laminated timber with a minimum <e1>density</e1> of <e2>600kg/m3</e2>.,greater-equal,greater-equal
e320322e-3aee-4167-ad19-a6c6cc41f597,The <e1>water system</e1> shall incorporate: 1) a pressure gauge; 2) thermometers in the water pipe of mixed domestic hot water from the water heater and in the domestic hot water ring duct to measure the temperature of return water; 3) <e2>throttling valves</e2>.,necessity,necessity
81f14fc1-af5d-45e8-8725-94d2510e4701,"A <e1>dwelling</e1> that is intended for service housing or supported housing of a person with mobility and functional impairment shall, irrespective of the number of storeys in the building, have a <e2>turning space</e2> with a diameter of at least 1,500 millimetres in the hallway and kitchen.",necessity,necessity
0cafda73-ee3a-4a99-a224-2d142de63618,"Where a wet heating system is either: a. newly installed b. <e1>fully replaced</e1> in an existing <e2>building</e2>, including the heating appliance, emitters and associated pipework all parts of the system including pipework and emitters should be sized to allow the space heating system to operate effectively and in a manner that meets the heating needs of the dwelling, at a maximum flow temperature of 55C or lower.",none,none
bb309bf3-9e86-43d9-8b6e-ebff176d1c88,The sink is not more than <e1>150mm</e1> <e2>deep</e2> with insulation to the underside to prevent scalding of a wheelchair users legs.,less-equal,less-equal
793cb939-b3d9-46eb-ae65-71a4d5c8031b,Where the <e1>parking</e1> is within the private curtilage of the dwelling (but not within a <e2>carport</e2> or garage) at least one space is a standard parking bay that can be widened to 3.3m.,not-part-of,not-part-of
7c8f6c05-769d-46a8-9dc6-84b509bf8d9c,"The fire compartmenting requirement for the balcony slab of a glazed balcony of a building exceeding two storeys is EI 30; however, minor sealing parts and <e1>penetrations</e1> may be <e2>class</e2> E 15.",part-of,necessity
703e5c71-bd54-4267-acf4-fa7db1e70d49,"Any sound system in an <e1>auditorium</e1>, a <e2>restaurant</e2>, a conference facility, a facility for festive occasions, a teaching facility or other similar assembly facility or a public service facility shall have an induction loop or a similar sound transmission system.",none,none
b5aa20f2-571e-48d8-9943-4102c9f9bd1a,"In exit passageways and fire-compartmented elevator shafts, means must be arranged for both <e1>smoke extraction</e1> and <e2>flow of replacement air</e2>.",none,none
d56a51f7-6ec0-457b-a9ed-263fffe3a3e2,"Once <e1>open</e1>, all <e2>doors</e2> to accessible entrances should be wide enough to allow unrestricted passage for a variety of users, including wheelchair users, people carrying luggage, people with assistance dogs, and parents with pushchairs and small children.",selection,part-of
d56a51f7-6ec0-457b-a9ed-263fffe3a3e2,"Once open, all <e1>doors</e1> to accessible <e2>entrances</e2> should be wide enough to allow unrestricted passage for a variety of users, including wheelchair users, people carrying luggage, people with assistance dogs, and parents with pushchairs and small children.",part-of,part-of
beeec1b2-c382-40cc-aec2-6eda86f5782e,"Each <e1>residential unit</e1>, shared communal room and common space should be <e2>categorised separately</e2>.",necessity,necessity
bf798097-bb99-42d0-a73f-8cebab8fbeb8,"In the entrance halls and other indoor areas of administrative, service and business premises and in assembly areas, the <e1>riser</e1> of the <e2>steps</e2> must be no more than 160 millimetres and the tread must be no less than 300 millimetres.",part-of,part-of
5aebe4f8-6ca6-4448-94db-5272b5541efb,"The results of all <e1>pressure tests</e1> on dwellings, <e2>including any test failures</e2>, should be reported to the building control body.",selection,selection
f034fbd1-7547-425a-8163-513fcac0b66b,The <e1>roof structures</e1> and <e2>joints</e2> must be properly inclined and sealed for water drainage.,none,part-of
10e66a84-25db-40a0-87d5-6297d0732fe4,The <e1>shutoff valves</e1> shall be located: 1) at each house; 2) at each apartment; 3) in vertical service pipes; 4) on both sides of devices installed in the service pipes; 5) before a device or fixture that is connected to the connector pipe; 6) on <e2>both sides</e2> of the water meters.,necessity,necessity
2d94a2e6-2ebd-4c3f-b14a-91741a0ab4b3,Their <e1>glazing</e1> must be made of <e2>safety glass</e2>.,necessity,necessity
bf798097-bb99-42d0-a73f-8cebab8fbeb8,"In the <e1>entrance halls</e1> and other indoor areas of <e2>administrative, service and business premises</e2> and in assembly areas, the riser of the steps must be no more than 160 millimetres and the tread must be no less than 300 millimetres.",none,part-of
d342429e-d3fc-46e0-a195-527cfef1fd4b,"When an existing <e1>building</e1> with a total useful floor area of over 1000m2 is being extended or the habitable area is being increased, <e2>consequential improvements should be installed</e2>.",necessity,none
e6fcc89d-b55e-4536-9a24-c3c5f4015a0d,"All <e1>technically, functionally and economically feasible measures</e1> to improve the fabric of the building served by the service should be <e2>implemented</e2>.",necessity,necessity
78b82c71-b2a9-41ea-a5f9-45bdba64fa7a,The correct <e1>operation</e1> of each control function should be <e2>tested where it is practical</e2>.,necessity,necessity
13a437c0-918c-47f2-85bd-b80dd69eb027,"There are no limits on the design of display windows and similar <e1>glazing</e1>, but for new buildings <e2>their</e2> impact must be taken into account in the calculation of primary energy and CO2 emissions.",none,none
2ff58135-b89d-40d1-a145-51aad9e5a942,"The landing in front of the outside door shall be at least <e1>1,500 millimetres</e1> wide and at least <e2>1,500 millimetres</e2> long.",none,greater-equal
74002ed3-548e-4e2f-8835-be76e643c67d,NOTE 2: Double doors effectively provide <e1>nibs</e1> where each leaf is at least <e2>300mm</e2> wide.,none,greater-equal
e7be7432-5505-47ad-b586-2a2e3f5a1a37,"If the index terminal has to be set to a significantly closed position to achieve the required air flow rate, then the fan <e1>speed</e1> should be <e2>reduced</e2> and the terminals rebalanced.",necessity,necessity
405a2082-beb9-4c5f-bc9f-d688b72e723b,Intermediate floors: <e1>floor-to-wall junctions</e1> should be <e2>detailed to ensure that insulation in the external wall is continuous</e2>.,necessity,necessity
0f8b3f66-6496-431c-bdc1-75570dde9ee6,"All cable routes should be laid as straight as possible and with suitable access points, so that <e1>cables</e1> can be <e2>pulled through in future</e2>.",selection,selection
2af8ee5f-9d05-4023-9365-d093ebdfba1f,"Where building work is carried out in a kitchen or bathroom, any existing <e1>fans (including cooker hoods, where they extract to the outside)</e1> should be retained or <e2>replaced</e2>.",necessity,necessity
36650de0-ef3c-4fd1-8199-f47c0e576076,the <e1>rated speed</e1> of the <e2>platform</e2> does not exceed 0.15m/s.,part-of,part-of
ed2cca4a-50f7-470d-9752-dd8722385a24,"In dwellings and other <e1>premises</e1> that are used by children, restrictors must be installed on windows and other <e2>openings</e2> where there may be a danger of falling, and these must be such that they limit the easy opening of the window to 100 millimetres.",part-of,part-of
3d436e01-915c-403d-8e80-5b5fbfaa9b0d,<e1>Cooling pipework</e1> should be <e2>insulated along its whole length</e2>.,necessity,necessity
2633c957-07b4-4caa-a9d6-5acbac16b0b0,NOTE: Linear interpolation should be used to determine efficiencies between manufacturers declared efficiencies at <e1>30</e1> and 100 <e2>load</e2>.,equal,none
ebc429f0-cb90-41ab-9a11-401a2ddc7bad,"For continuous mechanical ventilation systems, such as continuous mechanical extract ventilation or mechanical ventilation with heat recovery, the <e1>system</e1> should be <e2>balanced to achieve design air flow rates at each room terminal</e2>.",necessity,necessity
8e9ef8dc-18bd-4877-98cd-556aa4adee8f,"Reasonable provision shall be made for the <e1>conservation of fuel and power</e1> in buildings by: (a) limiting heat gains and losses (i) through thermal elements and other parts of the building fabric; and (ii) from pipes, ducts and vessels used for space heating, space cooling and hot water services; (b) providing fixed building services which (i) are energy efficient to a reasonable standard; (ii) have <e2>effective controls</e2>; and (iii) are commissioned by testing and adjusting as necessary to ensure they use no more fuel and power than is reasonable in the circumstances.",none,none
64f259ba-5280-4bf5-bea2-e18cb837a940,A <e1>water point</e1> shall incorporate a <e2>drainage point</e2> that is connected to the sewer via a drainage fixture.,necessity,necessity
8b7e8e7e-81dd-4a76-bdd3-8269ac00f74b,The system can be overridden by a door reactivating device that relies on appropriate electronic methods (but not a door edge pressure system); provided that the lift door <e1>remains fully open</e1> for at least <e2>three seconds</e2>.,greater-equal,greater-equal
73de2b17-802a-4cce-910b-049a35561a0c,<e1>Purge ventilation</e1> may be <e2>provided by natural means (e.g. an openable window) ormechanical means (e.g. a fan)</e2>.,necessity,necessity
9415ae4b-7a74-4c70-a245-e4381c6d71bf,"At <e1>gables</e1> and party walls, <e2>insulation</e2> should extend to the wall; if the space between the wall and joist is less than 100mm, perimeter insulation may be required.",part-of,part-of
835d8fad-7a27-4299-aa38-a5b1771a6779,"In large building complexes, such as retail parks and <e1>large</e1> <e2>sports centres</e2>, there should be one wheelchair-accessible unisex toilet capable of including an adult changing table.",selection,selection
12e545d1-64f4-45c9-a520-5b8a003eba0a,"If the dwelling has more than one exposed facade, the <e1>area</e1> of background ventilators on each facade should be <e2>similar, to allow cross-ventilation</e2>.",necessity,necessity
7d7d55f1-b28d-4ce8-aec6-dd4dc0786ce8,"For sizes of cylinder not listed, the <e1>heat loss</e1> <e2>from the cylinder</e2> should not exceed (16.66 8.33 V0.4)/(1000 24), where V is the volume in litres.",selection,selection
e1f1aeb9-7453-4b6b-b3f1-6049d711868a,The fire performance of the external wall structure of a building no more than <e1>56 metres</e1> in <e2>height</e2> may also be demonstrated by a fullscale test.,less-equal,less-equal
76acc6bd-50c0-4f3f-b015-42e171ec6ce7,One <e1>electric vehicle charge point</e1> must be <e2>installed</e2>.,necessity,necessity
2ca092ec-4425-4552-a389-fd0dadfbd154,NOTE: A floor level with a <e1>gradient</e1> of 1:20 or steeper should be <e2>designed as a ramp</e2>.,none,necessity
389c960b-525d-4f2e-9a2c-1805eb2dc20d,The full <e1>area</e1> <e2>under a stair that forms part of the storage provision</e2> should be counted as 1m2.,selection,selection
4e8c5c50-44af-48f6-b959-e6f9b31afa1e,"If the <e1>planned time of use</e1> of a modular or portable building in a single location is less than <e2>two years</e2>, the only practical heating technology may be electric resistance heating.",less,less
8e9ef8dc-18bd-4877-98cd-556aa4adee8f,"<e1>Reasonable</e1> <e2>provision</e2> shall be made for the conservation of fuel and power in buildings by: (a) limiting heat gains and losses (i) through thermal elements and other parts of the building fabric; and (ii) from pipes, ducts and vessels used for space heating, space cooling and hot water services; (b) providing fixed building services which (i) are energy efficient to a reasonable standard; (ii) have effective controls; and (iii) are commissioned by testing and adjusting as necessary to ensure they use no more fuel and power than is reasonable in the circumstances.",selection,selection
37f01a2c-b944-45a2-a7f4-140d8c03d7ac,"<e1>After rebating</e1>, frame components should retain at least <e2>32mm</e2> of timber.",none,none
e68377dd-acec-4915-a0b4-a5eb8c840bf1,"Where vehicle barriers are necessary, sufficient <e1>space</e1> (for example 500mm) should be <e2>allowed around the future connection location</e2>.",necessity,necessity
cb2f2c09-8ae6-42a4-ac21-861c912c30f9,"In <e1>buildings</e1> more than 9 metres and at most 28 metres in height, the attic and <e2>roof</e2> must be accessible via the interior and exterior of the building; in buildings more than 28 metres in height, these must be accessible via the interior.",part-of,part-of
5b1fe636-d2aa-4382-885e-a4f8a2cae4d4,"Generally, a <e1>thermal element</e1> once upgraded should not have a U-value greater than <e2>0.7W/(m2K)</e2>.",none,less-equal
20518e80-6f7e-457f-8c5a-59fa4c0eb324,"When calculating the heat loss for a buildings design solution, the design value shall be used as the value of the <e1>air leakage rate figure</e1> for the building <e2>envelope</e2>.",part-of,part-of
a2f3a871-91d5-4777-95c9-4744792b3a69,"in an existing building, for the principal or main staff entrance or <e1>entrances</e1> to be <e2>accessible</e2>, an alternative accessible entrance should be provided.",selection,selection
b5d2186d-338d-40b6-b3b4-7fadf3cfd4e0,"For district cooling schemes, the CO2 and primary energy content of the <e1>cooling energy</e1> <e2>supplied</e2> should be calculated.",none,selection
8e8f4fb5-00b5-404f-89df-a07287984748,"In <e1>buildings</e1> with a total useful floor area greater than 1000m2, automatic meter reading and <e2>data collection facilities</e2> should be installed.",necessity,none
9fee4426-8d7f-40f9-bc6f-562a5d3fd9b4,"For roofs insulated at ceiling level, the long-term <e1>protection</e1> of the <e2>insulation layer</e2> should be considered: boarded areas should be provided above the insulation to give access for maintenance.",necessity,part-of
b7243860-85c3-43b2-ad6c-35050b293699,All <e1>space</e1> alongside the cable duct should be <e2>backfilled in a way that avoids damage to the duct</e2>.,necessity,necessity
f72a98f3-b7d2-4633-b244-0d7242dfb0c9,Every single bedroom has a minimum <e1>floor area</e1> of <e2>8.5m2</e2> and is at least 2.4m wide.,greater-equal,greater-equal
703e5c71-bd54-4267-acf4-fa7db1e70d49,"Any <e1>sound system</e1> in an auditorium, a restaurant, a conference facility, a facility for festive occasions, a teaching facility or other similar assembly facility or a public service facility shall have an induction loop or a <e2>similar sound transmission system</e2>.",necessity,necessity
922bf8df-3a70-4f45-8c04-200b638d3b3c,The cold water pipe shall be designed and installed so that the <e1>temperature</e1> in the <e2>cold water system</e2> may not exceed 20 degrees Celsius.,part-of,part-of
4470dde4-6422-4c13-9781-de68c3e075dc,"The <e1>outdoor</e1> <e2>air flow</e2> of a dwelling unit, however, shall be designed to be a minimum of 18 dm3/s.",selection,selection
7d7d55f1-b28d-4ce8-aec6-dd4dc0786ce8,"For <e1>sizes</e1> of cylinder not listed, the heat loss from the cylinder should not exceed <e2>(16.66 8.33 V0.4)/(1000 24)</e2>, where V is the volume in litres.",none,less-equal
371e1755-8bb5-456e-bf66-5a50f4c19d59,"Where there is full-height structural guarding, if you provide a second (lower) handrail, the vertical <e1>height</e1> from the pitch line of the steps (or the surface of the ramp) to the top of the second (lower) handrail should be <e2>600mm</e2>.",equal,equal
86ce171d-4761-47f4-8492-4f4224636008,<e1>Rigid ducts</e1> should be <e2>used wherever possible</e2>.,necessity,necessity
ddc0bba6-2df8-43e1-9398-37514366fb06,"For fixed <e1>terminals</e1> with <e2>automatic flow adjustment</e2> at the fan unit, the fan speed should be set to achieve the desired continuous flow rate.",none,part-of
703e5c71-bd54-4267-acf4-fa7db1e70d49,"Any sound system in an auditorium, a <e1>restaurant</e1>, a conference facility, a facility for festive occasions, a teaching facility or other <e2>similar assembly facility</e2> or a public service facility shall have an induction loop or a similar sound transmission system.",none,none
7d877df3-9aa7-4dff-a64d-5356a66c944d,"In public <e1>outdoor and indoor spaces</e1>, and in <e2>business</e2> and service premises, a handrail must continue at least 300 millimetres past the start and end points of the structure, and in the case of stairs or ramps that have a width exceeding 2.4 metres and are located in assembly areas, it must also be placed so as to divide the passageway into parts no wider than the abovementioned width.",none,none
80221d2c-8ba8-4700-b219-c35fde50f35e,No more than two <e1>drainage wells</e1> may be connected to a <e2>floor drain</e2> and they may be located at a maximum distance of three meters from the floor drain.,necessity,part-of
0d8c2f7d-5234-4bec-bbbe-961e499ebbbc,"A proportion of the <e1>sleeping accommodation</e1> in hotels, <e2>motels</e2> and student accommodation should be designed for independent use by wheelchair users.",part-of,part-of
419892bb-5044-4c63-a8ba-7747ad52c23d,"When <e1>installing</e1> windows, roof windows, rooflights or <e2>doors</e2> (all of which are controlled fittings), the controlled fitting should be well fitted and reasonably draught-proof.",selection,none
e5b89c46-e6d5-4fb8-9e13-936c670c37c7,Consideration should be given to <e1>installing a chemical sanitary waste disposal unit</e1> in wheelchair-accessible <e2>WC accommodation</e2>.,necessity,selection
12f1333f-4dd5-4172-8135-681002824f9f,<e1>Heat pumps</e1> should be <e2>selected to meet the full space heating requirement at the design condition chosen for heat loss calculations</e2>.,necessity,necessity
74002ed3-548e-4e2f-8835-be76e643c67d,NOTE 2: <e1>Double doors</e1> effectively provide nibs where each leaf is at least <e2>300mm</e2> wide.,none,none
4e1bda84-398f-4bae-a335-2c7f24501b09,The water heater is situated centrally with a distribution system to supply water to the drawoff points and has a <e1>capacity</e1> greater than <e2>300 litres</e2>.,greater,greater
9953a539-8775-467a-9028-f51fe6d0f9f6,Grommets or <e1>flexible collars</e1> should be <e2>used around incoming services</e2> and sealed to the air barrier with air-sealing tape or sealant.,necessity,necessity
382038df-4d45-443d-a52a-8a83e6048d1e,At least <e1>30%</e1> of the <e2>ties</e2> shall be located in the immediate vicinity of the grid lines of the columns and the walls.,greater-equal,greater-equal
9a90337f-e2d2-4989-9e33-f6e4b64b755a,"<e1>U-values</e1> should be <e2>assessed for the whole fabric element</e2> (e.g. in the case of a window, the combined performance of the glazing and the frame).",necessity,necessity
835d8fad-7a27-4299-aa38-a5b1771a6779,"In <e1>large</e1> <e2>building complexes</e2>, such as retail parks and large sports centres, there should be one wheelchair-accessible unisex toilet capable of including an adult changing table.",selection,selection
fa90c179-d32c-412b-a7d6-a515cc91dbdb,The structure of the exterior wall against the ground must be waterproofed or isolated against water pressure or a <e1>structurally managed</e1> <e2>water removal system</e2> allowing the cellar wall to dry in an outward direction must be used to prevent moisture from the surrounding ground and storm water from penetrating the wall structure.,selection,selection
1834463c-7e45-4148-8315-f750b5f047cb,"When the <e1>lift</e1> <e2>serves more than three storeys</e2>, it provides visual and audible indicators to identify the floor reached.",selection,selection
8feaf7f2-dfd8-43ae-ab8d-791ee1ffd86c,"However, if the elevation difference is no more than 1,000 millimetres, the ramp may not have a <e1>gradient</e1> of more than <e2>eight per cent</e2>.",less-equal,less-equal
55d84237-8fad-4bd7-b67d-0745b9cc1e31,"The <e1>doors</e1> of <e2>exits</e2>, and of areas leading to them, must be easy to open in an emergency.",part-of,part-of
dcc583b1-8c4c-42cf-a1ed-e8907de56254,"The rise of the <e1>indoor</e1> <e2>steps</e2> of other spaces intended for everyday use may be no more than 180 millimetres, and the tread must be no less than 270 millimetres.",selection,selection
f3bd99b4-7ea5-4968-af10-3c133c0b5aa0,No individual <e1>flight</e1> has a rise between landings of more than <e2>1800mm</e2>.,none,none
3724fd47-22f7-432c-81a2-1abcb95c7df2,"The total number of ventilators installed in a dwellings habitable rooms and kitchens should be no fewer than five, except in one <e1>bedroom</e1> <e2>properties</e2>, where there should be no fewer than four.",part-of,equal
cb522b91-f26f-460e-adee-1a7f59ba10c9,"For <e1>heat pump installations</e1> in which there are other <e2>heat sources</e2> available to the same building, each of these heat sources should be appropriately incorporated into a singular control system.",part-of,part-of
7c44934c-61e1-4904-a493-1aa360ccc7d1,"The building shall be <e1>constructed</e1> so that the <e2>combined dead,imposed and wind loads</e2> are sustained and transmitted by it to the ground: (a) safely; and (b) without causing such deflection or deformation of any part of the building, or such movement of the ground, as will impair the stability of any part of another building.",selection,selection
cd904a0f-c120-4c67-bcff-6fcc77abca62,Any <e1>future connection</e1> <e2>locations</e2> should be clearly identified and labelled.,selection,selection
0d5f23b0-8423-4528-95bd-179fe81c75df,A <e1>building</e1> and its <e2>environment</e2> must be lit in a way that enables safe use and servicing.,part-of,part-of
16f6f10e-f32f-48b2-85f9-123cdb5448ee,Any unavoidable gaps between boards should be <e1>infilled</e1> using compressible tape (e.g. for boards within roof rafters) or <e2>low expansion foam</e2> (e.g. for boards within wall cavities).,selection,none
35cacecf-06dc-4b0f-aadb-db2ee05518c7,The <e1>area</e1> of <e2>windows</e2> and roof windows (but excluding display windows) within the area served exceeds 40 of the facade area.,part-of,part-of
2c8d2bc3-cf23-48f8-b9c0-b90f150f9f93,"Any <e1>walls</e1>, doors and windows should be <e2>insulated</e2> and draught-proofed to at least the same extent as in the existing building.",necessity,necessity
57f7bbad-51b7-4627-8fe9-2d7a50289448,"<e1>Doors</e1> to the principal, or alternative accessible, <e2>entrance</e2> should be accessible to all, particularly wheelchair users and people with limited physical dexterity.",part-of,part-of
316c89ee-aa42-4e7a-9372-960cf25b3265,Extract <e1>ventilation</e1> may be by natural means or by <e2>mechanical</e2> means (e.g. by an extract fan or acentral system).,none,necessity
7d1ada0b-8dcc-4c01-84d7-78b80cb404c9,"If there are not enough associated parking spaces outside of the covered car park to meet the requirement to install electric vehicle charge points, then cable routes should be installed for associated <e1>parking spaces</e1> within the covered <e2>car park</e2>.",part-of,part-of
2b60007d-59a3-4a18-a184-89e76ee17454,Masonry construction: external or cavity wall <e1>insulation</e1> should extend below the damp-proof course (where applicable) and be <e2>at least the equivalent of one full block height (215mm) below the underside of the floor structure/slab and beyond the depth of the floor insulation</e2>.,necessity,necessity
e320322e-3aee-4167-ad19-a6c6cc41f597,The <e1>water system</e1> shall incorporate: 1) a <e2>pressure gauge</e2>; 2) thermometers in the water pipe of mixed domestic hot water from the water heater and in the domestic hot water ring duct to measure the temperature of return water; 3) throttling valves.,necessity,necessity
2032e456-bf80-4342-90dc-0da164e00a9a,A unit that contains both living accommodation and space for commercial purposes (e.g. for a workshop or office) should be <e1>treated as a dwelling</e1> if the commercial part can be <e2>reverted to domestic use</e2>.,none,selection
9fefb0c6-9530-4277-bfba-162315e8fc37,<e1>One</e1> <e2>electric vehicle charge point</e2> must be provided for the building.,equal,selection
b5d2186d-338d-40b6-b3b4-7fadf3cfd4e0,"For district cooling schemes, the CO2 and <e1>primary energy content</e1> of the cooling energy supplied should be <e2>calculated</e2>.",necessity,necessity
726e23c9-02a3-4c56-98d0-8981b7ce877b,"In the construction of a new building as well as in repair and alteration work corresponding to the construction of a new <e1>building</e1>, the premises to be fitted with a floor drain shall be: 1. showers and bathrooms as well as wash rooms in connection with saunas; 2. laundry room; 3. heat distribution room; 4. ventilation unit room; 5. toilet facility intended for public use; 6. technical utility room <e2>with a possibility to water damage</e2>; 7. car wash facility; 8. special facilities cleansed by water rinsing.",none,none
8e83d841-dcab-479c-a131-a5ce80cd416d,The <e1>fan</e1> <e2>speed</e2> should be set to achieve the desired continuous flow rate.,part-of,part-of
4ec7b2ef-59e8-4ab1-9243-16587296b466,<e1>Fire</e1> must <e2>not spread in a roof or in its underlay</e2> in a way that causes a hazard.,necessity,necessity
e2f06254-ca46-4471-89c7-ebef89a4d93d,"Where used, passive stack ventilation <e1>terminals</e1> should be <e2>located in the ceiling</e2>.",necessity,necessity
ed2cca4a-50f7-470d-9752-dd8722385a24,"In <e1>dwellings</e1> and other premises that are <e2>used by children</e2>, restrictors must be installed on windows and other openings where there may be a danger of falling, and these must be such that they limit the easy opening of the window to 100 millimetres.",selection,selection
11710051-ee66-4fe2-83f9-85ea53aa5b03,"The <e1>ventilation system</e1> shall <e2>produce an adequate outdoor air flow to the building</e2> and extract from indoor air substances that are harmful to health, excessive humidity, odours with adverse effects on comfort and indoor air impurities arising from humans, construction products and activities.",necessity,necessity
26980508-105c-49db-8595-bf001a48d757,"In rooms with no fixed seats or furnishings, the <e1>number of persons</e1> shall be calculated to be <e2>two persons per square metre</e2>.",equal,equal
993e54cc-49c3-43cb-995e-1a951c93c775,"When a <e1>warning sign</e1> is <e2>not posted</e2>, the areas shall be designed to an axle load Qk and also to an axle group load equal to 190 kN.",selection,selection
cccbc1ea-27be-4d7b-b53c-3cb467a51020,"For heating and cooling systems in a <e1>new</e1> non-domestic building, or when a heat generator such as a <e2>boiler</e2> is replaced in an existing non-domestic building, each room should be provided with thermostatic room controls.",none,none
31e6f85a-97ea-4224-9144-bc3d1daad96d,Consideration should be given to providing a low level <e1>urinal</e1> for children in <e2>male washrooms</e2>.,part-of,none
8805ec9f-3f5f-44fc-9078-3ae62439c973,"NOTE: When a single U-value is calculated for a product range of doors, the <e1>configuration</e1> of the door chosen for the calculation should be the <e2>worst performing in the product range</e2>.",necessity,necessity
fab95d95-4789-4384-8d57-a575190f9e73,The <e1>heating plant emission rate</e1> of the micro combined heat and power system (microCHP) should be no greater than the <e2>emission rate</e2> of a regular boiler using the same fuel as the microCHP.,less-equal,less-equal
64695439-3458-4d43-8e7b-a2ba75075cea,"There must be safe and easily accessible, uninterrupted access routes to any chimneys, ventilation equipment and other <e1>building</e1> equipment and structural elements that are <e2>located on the roof of the building</e2> and that must be accessed regularly.",none,selection
8b7e8e7e-81dd-4a76-bdd3-8269ac00f74b,The system can be <e1>overridden by a door reactivating device that relies on appropriate electronic methods (but not a door edge pressure system</e1>); provided that the <e2>lift door</e2> remains fully open for at least three seconds.,none,none
d8066a73-49c2-4e99-825a-b49b9b2ba67d,A <e1>landing</e1> measuring at least 800 millimetres in length must be <e2>reserved in front of and behind a door located in an exit route</e2>.,necessity,necessity
31d635b2-1d32-49dd-a848-5b5acaf50128,"For existing <e1>dwellings</e1>, when installing a complete new or replacement system (e.g. replacing a heating system including the heating appliance, pipework and heat emitters), the energy performance of the whole system should be <e2>assessed</e2>.",none,none
5ca6b3d3-fd21-4cc1-8dd8-185268db6615,The <e1>doorset</e1> should be manufactured from solid or laminated timber with a minimum density of <e2>600kg/m3</e2>.,none,none
0aaf71f0-a482-4a72-a407-0d6db79c7f6f,"In a building consisting primarily of one storey, no more than <e1>200 m2</e1> of <e2>fire-compartmented</e2> and no more than 50 m2 of non-fire-compartmented areas that essentially relate to the business of the building may be located on the level of second storey.",none,less-equal
38745b5e-4dea-43fe-9378-5befa5a2399d,A copy of the <e1>completed</e1> <e2>commissioning sheet</e2> should be given to the owner of the building.,selection,selection
fa8a6d84-eb99-490e-8169-3c65353fb553,"For large roofs, where the smaller <e1>horizontal</e1> <e2>dimension</e2> of the roof is 50 m or more, and the topography is windswept, the value of the exposure coefficient shall be at least 1.",selection,selection
385a4365-40c0-4c07-8854-b07bde292fd2,"The electrical energy consumption of a mechanical <e1>ventilation system</e1> shall be <e2>calculated on the basis of air flows, specific fan powers and operating times for all air handling units and powered roof ventilators in the building</e2>.",none,necessity
2f0f22aa-06d3-478d-a777-5aca5c2fb5c1,"For sliding doors and gates, provide both of the following: (i) a stop or <e1>other effective</e1> means <e2>to prevent them coming off the end of the track</e2>; (ii) a retaining rail to prevent doors and gates falling if the suspension system fails or the rollers leave the track.",none,selection
37239af2-8f49-499f-ab25-73f92d7c9369,Each letter should be <e1>25mm</e1> <e2>high</e2>.,equal,equal
42f29765-356f-4d9c-9a73-bc99e7044e07,"People with mobility impairments who arrive as passengers should be able to <e1>alight from a vehicle close to the principal entrance, or alternative accessible entrance, of the building</e1> in a way that is <e2>convenient for entry into the building</e2>.",selection,none
fb1da22f-8ddb-4399-b441-64dca68da9af,"If a lift or other <e1>device</e1> for moving between levels is installed in the <e2>exit</e2> of an existing building, the dwellings exit may be no less than 850 millimetres wide.",part-of,part-of
47b51cfa-bda8-4971-83c1-5aa198c59297,The <e1>loading area</e1> must be <e2>safe</e2> and appropriate.,necessity,necessity
bd5bd070-a838-4496-8d33-8b4cf201bc20,The <e1>gradient</e1> is <e2>as shallow as the site permits</e2>.,necessity,necessity
0219127c-2f2d-4b13-aafa-261c1fc39ffc,"A <e1>power socket</e1>, suitable for powering the lifting device, is provided <e2>close to the liftway</e2>.",necessity,necessity
3835aa39-14bc-4c7a-a029-a5ce391bad76,The <e1>efficiency</e1> of the secondary <e2>heating appliance</e2> with its appropriate fuel should be used in the calculation of the dwelling primary energy rate and dwelling emission rate.,part-of,part-of
f7935bb4-9e5f-4e91-bbf1-54e45c1ef24c,A building with a height exceeding 9 metres must be equipped with <e1>anchoring structures</e1> for <e2>safety lines</e2>.,necessity,part-of
f1898d1c-5d14-4f9b-8c31-e0ac7623a61c,The building control body should be provided with a <e1>report</e1> that <e2>demonstrates that the residential building passes CIBSEs TM59 assessment of overheating</e2>.,selection,selection
c766f874-d4aa-45b8-89f7-20b08db787c6,The <e1>total</e1> height of the barrier must be one metre if the <e2>drop</e2> is no more than six metres.,none,none
56166e36-b14b-4632-9767-70b71d335d9c,"When a <e1>dwelling</e1> <e2>undergoes a major renovation</e2>, the technical, environmental and economic feasibility of installing high-efficiency alternative systems should be considered.",selection,selection
aec934d9-6175-4624-9e8d-1ee6f71fb49d,<e1>Sufficient</e1> information about the overheating mitigation strategy and its maintenance requirements must be <e2>given to owners so that it can be used effectively</e2>.,none,none
d3fc8c9b-c23a-4188-8723-369caa90453c,"The <e1>reference value</e1> for a building's total combined window area is 15 of the sum total of the floor plate areas of the buildings storeys that are fully or in part above the ground but, however, at most <e2>50</e2> of the building's facade area.",less-equal,none
f72a98f3-b7d2-4633-b244-0d7242dfb0c9,Every single <e1>bedroom</e1> has a minimum floor area of 8.5m2 and is at least 2.4m <e2>wide</e2>.,part-of,part-of
10e66a84-25db-40a0-87d5-6297d0732fe4,The <e1>shutoff valves</e1> shall be located: 1) at each house; 2) at each apartment; 3) in vertical <e2>service pipes</e2>; 4) on both sides of devices installed in the service pipes; 5) before a device or fixture that is connected to the connector pipe; 6) on both sides of the water meters.,necessity,necessity
d925c189-860a-4fcb-ae88-d1cf8cc14fb8,"The tread of steps in <e1>covered or heated</e1> outdoor <e2>staircases</e2> must be no less than 300 millimetres, and the riser may be no more than 160 millimetres.",selection,selection
7dbe5dbf-39fb-4ba4-bc75-d6ac7898e615,"<e1>U-values</e1> for rooflights or <e2>rooflight-and-kerb assemblies</e2> should be based on the developed surface area of the rooflight (U-values), which is often greater than the area of the roof opening.",part-of,part-of
7c8f6c05-769d-46a8-9dc6-84b509bf8d9c,"The fire compartmenting requirement for the balcony slab of a glazed balcony of a building exceeding <e1>two</e1> storeys is EI 30; however, minor <e2>sealing parts</e2> and penetrations may be class E 15.",none,none
d01a40a6-33be-44da-ba5f-243d05a449c6,The <e1>handrail</e1> must <e2>continue onto the intermediate landing without interruption</e2>.,necessity,necessity
f72a98f3-b7d2-4633-b244-0d7242dfb0c9,Every <e1>single</e1> <e2>bedroom</e2> has a minimum floor area of 8.5m2 and is at least 2.4m wide.,selection,selection
53e31e26-a39b-4047-a86e-bdb8021413e8,Window handles on windows that open outwards are not more than 650mm from the inside face of the wall when the <e1>window</e1> is <e2>at its maximum openable angle</e2>.,selection,selection
1d18f0c9-31e5-43ee-8f16-e4fa607c5cd9,"The same approved calculation tool must be used to calculate the <e1>target primary energy rate</e1>, the <e2>target emission rate</e2>, the building primary energy rate and the building emission rate.",none,none
f17de50f-3c64-4ab3-ac80-dcfb15b99842,Every flight has a minimum <e1>clear width</e1> of <e2>900mm</e2>.,greater-equal,greater-equal
8b054fa5-fa6b-40f8-996a-a6dfea855fc3,"The <e1>distance</e1> between a door that opens onto a landing and the upper edge of the ramp or flight of stairs must be no less than 400 millimetres on the side wall and no less than <e2>1,500 millimetres</e2> on the end wall.",greater-equal,greater-equal
f7cfdf57-28f3-4d23-90bf-ec2268e14bac,"Ramps, <e1>steps</e1>, thresholds and differences in levels in passageways must be <e2>clearly indicated using lighting and surface brightness contrasts or warning signs</e2>.",necessity,necessity
29ad081e-90f4-4eb0-9cea-a4f49beea768,<e1>Fans</e1> used for general air distribution that are rated at more than 1100W should be <e2>fitted with variable speed drives</e2>.,necessity,necessity
517253f8-98b1-4821-8901-75124d3237db,"Consideration should be given to the provision of a second handrail on stairs in a <e1>wide range of building types</e1>, and particularly in <e2>schools</e2>, for use by children and people of short stature.",selection,none
a387fcb8-ead2-4094-9be9-72d783468b33,"If the <e1>area</e1> of windows, roof windows, rooflights and <e2>doors</e2> exceeds 25 of the total floor area of the dwelling, compensating measures should be taken to improve the energy efficiency of the dwelling.",part-of,part-of
2f0f22aa-06d3-478d-a777-5aca5c2fb5c1,"For sliding <e1>doors</e1> and gates, provide both of the following: (i) a stop or other effective means to prevent them coming off the end of the track; (ii) a <e2>retaining rail</e2> to prevent doors and gates falling if the suspension system fails or the rollers leave the track.",necessity,necessity
d796dece-45f6-4527-a151-c59b007e9028,"A safe and marked <e1>access route</e1> must be <e2>reserved for pedestrians in connection with vehicle traffic and goods transport routes, doors and gates in the yards of buildings other than single-family houses</e2>, if pedestrian traffic through them is necessary.",necessity,necessity
9027959e-efc1-4d32-acbe-e0775d40f001,"The morticed bolts should have a minimum <e1>projection</e1> of 20mm, should be at least 100mm <e2>from the top and bottom corners of the door</e2>, and should avoid any door construction joints.",none,greater-equal
b5edf19f-56df-436a-89f0-9ab5bf6963ea,"If necessary, fire compartments shall be <e1>partitioned</e1> in order to restrict the spread of fire and smoke, to <e2>provide safe evacuation</e2> and to facilitate rescue and extinguishing measures.",selection,selection
197b9463-397e-4729-a08d-12739f9db069,"For variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems, any calculations must include indoor and outdoor conditions, the <e1>power input from controls</e1>, and <e2>indoor units</e2>.",none,none
3f7c10d1-d801-4351-bc85-187cf8cffeb3,The water vapour resistance and <e1>air tightness</e1> of external walls and their various <e2>layers</e2> as well as the structures attached to the external wall and joints to the external wall must prevent the accumulation of moisture content of wall structures from internal water vapour diffusion or convection that is harmful from the viewpoint of moisture performance of structures.,part-of,part-of
33ed3038-99a6-4b2d-906a-a1db21f2d898,"For <e1>heating systems</e1> in new <e2>dwellings</e2>, or when a heat generator such as a boiler is replaced in an existing dwelling, each room should be provided with thermostatic room controls.",part-of,part-of
eccd4f77-ef4a-41fd-a22a-620c84fdddd4,There is a minimum of 400mm of <e1>worktop</e1> to at least one side of the oven and fridge or fridge freezer where this is taller than the worktop height (or to <e2>one side</e2> of a pair of tall appliances where they are located together at the end of a run).,selection,none
a894077e-cebf-4559-9254-ce964bc11b0f,Air flow rates for mechanical <e1>ventilation</e1> in new <e2>dwellings</e2> must be measured.,part-of,part-of
70760393-8139-47e8-a329-87da3a477396,Under-floor <e1>heating systems</e1> <e2>intended for intermittent or cyclical operation</e2> and/or installed over unheated rooms should be separated from the structural floor by a layer of insulation with a thermal resistance of at least 1.25(m2K)/W.,selection,selection
b850a570-c0bd-4cf0-8b46-338ff5d8aa78,NOTE: A system for purge ventilation should be provided in each <e1>habitable room</e1> to <e2>demonstrate compliance with Part F of the Building Regulations</e2>.,none,selection
0667134c-1290-4fe0-99eb-41c0b9e63a27,CO2 emissions and <e1>primary energy</e1> associated with the thermal energy streams of a trigeneration scheme should be <e2>attributed in proportion to the output energy streams</e2>.,necessity,necessity
02f5e3fb-7a8b-4a88-a6e5-337cc0835284,"When a new residential building is <e1>erected</e1>, <e2>information</e2> about the building must be given to the owner of the building to allow them to use the overheating mitigation strategy effectively.",none,none
dae0db09-fd4b-4f2c-99c0-cd742b19d17a,"A glass structure or other light-permeable structure, along with its <e1>mountings</e1>, must <e2>withstand the load to which it is normally subject</e2>, unless the structure is protected by a fixed collision barrier.",necessity,necessity
759d26ff-821f-4949-9096-a7e15c5580f6,Windows and <e1>doors</e1>: should be installed in such a way that the thermal integrity of the insulated plane is <e2>maintained</e2>.,none,none
bfe386ee-8c0b-41d4-9967-6e873edf7229,"Floors and <e1>foundations</e1>: <e2>insulation</e2> should be installed tight to the structure, without air gaps between insulation panels and at edges.",part-of,part-of
082a011b-2d6a-4569-b58d-f8cab00f5d81,The <e1>quality of the installation</e1> of the ventilator product should be <e2>checked to ensure it is correctly mounted within the wall or window aperture</e2>.,necessity,necessity
6d5428cc-90c2-477e-b20e-978a6d1cd403,Edge columns and <e1>walls</e1> shall be <e2>tied to every floor and roof</e2>.,necessity,necessity
5fa7daca-cb50-4397-a736-617e52d30187,"If <e1>efficiencies</e1> at below <e2>30%</e2> are required and unavailable, the boiler efficiency may be taken as equal to that at 30% load.",less,greater
6a553c19-481f-4947-9047-fd2c4d0daa44,"Any floors, walls and <e1>doors</e1> that have been <e2>installed to allow the potential liftway to be used as storage or for other purposes</e2> could be easily removed without structural alteration.",selection,selection
ced8e4bc-84ed-467a-b41f-d933cff5bb0d,All <e1>evacuation areas</e1> must be <e2>designed</e2> in such a way that it is possible to transport an immobile individual on a stretcher via the exit route.,necessity,necessity
642e2c46-45a8-440f-af0b-1b53f41d8d8f,Taps and WC cubicle doors should be operable by people with limited strength or manual dexterity and <e1>doors</e1> to <e2>cubicles</e2> should be capable of being opened if a person has collapsed against them while inside the cubicle.,part-of,part-of
6b2f3ca5-8cea-4616-8679-438446bc6233,"Since <e1>doors</e1> are potential <e2>barriers</e2>, their use should be avoided whenever appropriate.",selection,selection
bde1697a-20c9-4f15-a63c-5be323a058c1,Any <e1>connection</e1> of two or more air handling units to the same duct or chamber shall be designed so that the pressures of the rooms or the directions of <e2>air flow</e2> between the rooms and in the ductworks do not change when the air flows of the units are being controlled.,none,none
60205cf2-fa87-4195-9415-a6fb144a9b72,"Entrances and passageways to <e1>playgrounds</e1> and recreation areas <e2>used in the wintertime</e2>, as well as street areas surrounding the building and other public areas, must be protected from snow and ice falling from the roof of the building using snow barriers, taking into account the pitch of the roof.",none,selection
6ec243f2-9294-4b7c-89a4-1c46e4a69cc9,"If site constraints necessitate an approach of 1:20 or steeper, an <e1>approach</e1> <e2>incorporating ramped access</e2> should be provided.",selection,selection
8cef7dc5-2d76-4dd8-80c5-6861b11a8f6f,"Where the <e1>work</e1> concerns a building containing more than one dwelling, the <e2>work</e2> must be carried out so as to ensure that the building is equipped in addition with a common access point for gigabit-capable public electronic communications networks.",none,none
5b4380ba-0066-4735-a362-316d4c8e70b2,"Where a building undergoing major renovation, which is not a residential building or a mixeduse building, will have more than 10 parking spaces after the major renovation is completed (a) one of those <e1>parking spaces</e1> must have <e2>access to one electric vehicle charge point</e2>; and (b) cable routes for electric vehicle charge points must be installed in a minimum of one fifth of the total number of remaining parking spaces.",necessity,none
64695439-3458-4d43-8e7b-a2ba75075cea,"There must be safe and easily accessible, uninterrupted access routes to any chimneys, ventilation equipment and other building <e1>equipment</e1> and structural elements that are located on the roof of the building and that must be <e2>accessed regularly</e2>.",selection,selection
319372c4-2f9b-4594-8150-b9fd2c7670c4,A <e1>stack vent</e1> located in <e2>cold premises</e2> shall be thermally insulated.,part-of,part-of
6e61f4b0-ddc1-44cb-9966-0e146933d032,"Where a <e1>separate-sex</e1> <e2>toilet washroom</e2> can be accessed by wheelchair users, it should be possible for them to use both a urinal, where appropriate, and a washbasin at a lower height than is provided for other users.",selection,selection
11710051-ee66-4fe2-83f9-85ea53aa5b03,"The ventilation system shall <e1>produce an adequate outdoor air flow to the building</e1> and <e2>extract from indoor air substances that are harmful to health, excessive humidity, odours with adverse effects on comfort and indoor air impurities arising from humans, construction products and activities</e2>.",none,selection
99a53f17-48cb-4012-a47b-700761e0983b,Where a new building which is not a residential building or a mixed-use building has more than 10 parking spaces (a) one of those <e1>parking spaces</e1> must have <e2>access to one electric vehicle charge point</e2>; and (b) cable routes for electric vehicle charge points must be installed in a minimum of one fifth of the total number of remaining parking spaces.,necessity,none
db611a74-4d57-4f90-989b-23b990d705ae,"Whichever <e1>approach</e1> is adopted, the <e2>agreed level of provision</e2> should be clearly recorded.",part-of,none
0da52584-1b37-48b5-840f-3795ae695275,the minimum clear dimensions of the platform are: 1100mm wide and 1400mm deep where two doors are located at 90° relative to each other and where the <e1>lifting platform</e1> is <e2>enclosed</e2> or where provision is being made for an accompanied wheelchair user.,selection,selection
13a437c0-918c-47f2-85bd-b80dd69eb027,"There are no limits on the <e1>design</e1> of display windows and similar glazing, but for <e2>new</e2> buildings their impact must be taken into account in the calculation of primary energy and CO2 emissions.",none,none
aec934d9-6175-4624-9e8d-1ee6f71fb49d,<e1>Sufficient</e1> <e2>information</e2> about the overheating mitigation strategy and its maintenance requirements must be given to owners so that it can be used effectively.,selection,selection
825053cb-af5d-43a9-b59b-e2a5ae78ea73,The total number of associated parking spaces which have access to either: a. cable routes; b. an electric vehicle charge point should be the greater of the following: a. the number of <e1>dwellings</e1> in the <e2>residential building</e2>; b. the number of associated parking spaces.,part-of,part-of
01d924bf-4a69-4eb8-b05e-ce993aee3d45,<e1>Perimeter insulation</e1> should be <e2>continuous</e2> and have a minimum thickness of 25mm.,necessity,necessity
ded852b5-c826-4649-8ce5-dece0eba6061,"During the design period of occupancy, a building's <e1>room temperature</e1> shall be comfortable and <e2>not adversely affected by air velocity, thermal radiation, temperature fluctuation, temperature differences or surface temperatures</e2>.",necessity,necessity
2f89cb06-3ee9-49b5-ac36-46f31ae3928f,Hot water pipework should be insulated in all <e1>areas</e1> inside and outside the <e2>building</e2> unless it can be demonstrated that the heat is always useful.,part-of,part-of
726e23c9-02a3-4c56-98d0-8981b7ce877b,"In the construction of a new building as well as in repair and alteration work corresponding to the construction of a new building, the premises to be fitted with a floor drain shall be: 1. showers and <e1>bathrooms</e1> as well as wash rooms in connection with saunas; 2. laundry room; 3. heat distribution room; 4. <e2>ventilation unit room</e2>; 5. toilet facility intended for public use; 6. technical utility room with a possibility to water damage; 7. car wash facility; 8. special facilities cleansed by water rinsing.",none,none
f6ea9be6-644d-4dc6-8954-d115bdd528c8,"The building emission rate and building primary energy rate submission should be accompanied by a <e1>report</e1>, <e2>signed by a suitably qualified person, detailing how the combined emission factor has been derived</e2>.",selection,selection
24729e93-fd1e-4e91-bbd6-ef8e73c582fb,"A <e1>unit</e1> that <e2>contains both living accommodation and space for commercial purposes</e2> (e.g. as aworkshop or office) should be treated as a residential building, as long as the commercial part canrevert to residential use.",selection,selection
0cfe8c0e-45e4-4c4c-bf9b-906e26e28c75,"There should be sufficient <e1>space</e1> for <e2>people</e2> to approach the building, pass others who are travelling in the opposite direction and carry out all necessary manoeuvres.",necessity,selection
f6add908-4d45-4b3e-83a6-369f6c36c037,"Door <e1>rails</e1>, stiles and muntins should be at least 44mm <e2>thick</e2>.",part-of,part-of
60205cf2-fa87-4195-9415-a6fb144a9b72,"Entrances and passageways to playgrounds and recreation areas used in the wintertime, as well as <e1>street areas</e1> <e2>surrounding the building and other public areas</e2>, must be protected from snow and ice falling from the roof of the building using snow barriers, taking into account the pitch of the roof.",selection,selection
13a437c0-918c-47f2-85bd-b80dd69eb027,"There are no limits on the design of display windows and similar glazing, but for <e1>new</e1> <e2>buildings</e2> their impact must be taken into account in the calculation of primary energy and CO2 emissions.",selection,selection
ec2e84a5-89bc-4c16-9a55-1965efd13981,"Wall insulation should be <e1>installed to the top of the wall plate</e1>; in some <e2>places</e2>, such as the eaves, this may be above the cavity closure or barrier.",none,none
b4754f3a-0a30-40fd-9f90-2e3d9e30d2a6,<e1>Fixed</e1> <e2>building services</e2> must be commissioned to ensure that they use no more fuel and power than is reasonable in the circumstances.,selection,selection
1ebce0c9-705c-47ee-8429-e83cfbed72db,"All <e1>walls</e1>, ducts and boxings to every WC/cloakroom, bath and <e2>shower room</e2> are strong enough to support grab rails, seats and other adaptations that could impose a load of 1.5kN/m2.",part-of,part-of
493ec553-7761-4d1e-aa98-05d925ddf955,The opening of a <e1>horizontal</e1> <e2>hatch</e2> must be at least 600 x 600 millimetres.,selection,selection
525aa713-65e1-4368-a6f4-38f628be7fed,"in clothes shops, the dimensions and fittings recommended for an individual changing cubicle in a <e1>sports</e1> <e2>building</e2> should be provided.",selection,selection
c9983da5-23f1-4211-88ce-68e4753e4ab9,"A target primary energy rate, target emission rate, building primary energy rate and the <e1>building emission rate</e1> should be <e2>calculated for non-exempt buildings with low energy demand</e2>.",necessity,necessity
588857f5-9281-4c32-8d83-c98230d5b934,The use of <e1>boards</e1> with lapped or tongue and groove <e2>edges</e2> should be considered.,part-of,part-of
8bb9aee2-a950-4a65-a715-287035906789,"Spaces of a non-residential building and <e1>common spaces</e1> of a residential building as well as the fixtures, fittings and fixed equipment in them shall be <e2>suitable for persons with mobility and functional impairment</e2>.",necessity,necessity
eccd4f77-ef4a-41fd-a22a-620c84fdddd4,There is a minimum of <e1>400mm</e1> of worktop to at least one side of the oven and fridge or fridge freezer where this is taller than the worktop height (or to <e2>one side</e2> of a pair of tall appliances where they are located together at the end of a run).,none,none
a1f91cfd-21f8-49a4-8468-746f49f4848e,"For a building that contains more than one <e1>dwelling</e1> for example a <e2>block of flats</e2> or a terrace of houses an average target primary energy rate, target emission rate and target fabric energy efficiency rate may be calculated as an alternative to individual target rates for each dwelling.",none,selection
6a41a473-bd3c-4e38-a093-094b3fdae388,At least one in every five <e1>remaining</e1> <e2>parking spaces</e2> must be provided with cable routes.,selection,selection
29ad081e-90f4-4eb0-9cea-a4f49beea768,<e1>Fans</e1> used for general <e2>air distribution</e2> that are rated at more than 1100W should be fitted with variable speed drives.,part-of,part-of
29232335-402c-4ed9-af74-fd093ac22e28,The natural or mechanical ventilation system of a building shall be strong and its <e1>air-tightness</e1> shall be at least <e2>class</e2> B.,part-of,greater-equal
78a7dc3d-5e1e-4858-8913-b319e30f2ff1,The <e1>air extract rate</e1> should be <e2>20 litres per second</e2> per machine during use.,equal,equal
a5e9c36f-358f-4375-943c-6d5b89c82647,"Any abrupt level differences of over 0.7 metres and any precipices located in the vicinity of common play and recreation areas associated with <e1>buildings</e1> with more than two <e2>dwellings</e2> must be indicated by appropriate barriers or suitable planted areas, or outfitted with a base that cushions any fall.",part-of,part-of
06c2e0f7-69c8-47ec-bf31-9902ae9df7cf,"Provision shall be made for any <e1>windows</e1>, skylights, or any transparent or translucent walls, ceilings or <e2>roofs</e2> to be safely accessible for cleaning.",none,none
5f7b8ff7-50d0-46a2-a48b-fa19786c98fd,"If the domestic hot water cylinder is located inside the building envelope, <e1>50</e1> of the calculated domestic hot water cylinder heat loss shall be <e2>added to the thermal load of the spaces of the building</e2>.",necessity,necessity
db734798-9e42-4fe1-900c-77d4e6131809,"The main doors for entering a dwelling (usually the front door) should have a door viewer unless other means exist to see callers, such as clear <e1>glass</e1> within the <e2>door</e2> or a window next to the doorset.",part-of,part-of
117864c0-5065-4c55-b390-c17b60c8d9dd,"If the <e1>protective part</e1> of the barrier <e2>contains only vertical structures</e2>, a cube with edges of no more than 100 millimetres may pass through its openings.",selection,selection
1fba7a26-6331-4e4b-a855-fc916a81bd06,Fixings: care should be taken to ensure that <e1>fixings</e1> do <e2>not damage the airtightness barrier</e2>.,necessity,selection
457ecdc0-8247-4ad4-9beb-3b7a31cfa0fd,"All public areas, including <e1>lavatory</e1> accommodation, public telephones and external <e2>terraces</e2> should be accessible.",none,none
0085ecdd-f2f0-45f5-948d-ded697c69866,"In addition, on one side of the toilet seat there shall be a <e1>free space</e1> of at least <e2>800 millimetres</e2>.",greater-equal,greater-equal
fa8a6d84-eb99-490e-8169-3c65353fb553,"For large roofs, where the smaller horizontal dimension of the roof is 50 m or more, and the <e1>topography</e1> is windswept, the value of the <e2>exposure coefficient</e2> shall be at least 1.",none,part-of
dcc583b1-8c4c-42cf-a1ed-e8907de56254,"The rise of the indoor steps of other spaces <e1>intended for everyday use</e1> may be no more than 180 millimetres, and the tread must be no less than <e2>270 millimetres</e2>.",none,none
710ef992-e187-4b1a-894b-e0e222f54359,"NOTE: For grid-supplied <e1>electricity</e1>, a CO2 emission factor of 0.136kgCO2/kWh and <e2>primary energy factor</e2> of 1.501kWhPE/kWh should be used.",necessity,none
12e545d1-64f4-45c9-a520-5b8a003eba0a,"If the dwelling has more than one <e1>exposed</e1> <e2>facade</e2>, the area of background ventilators on each facade should be similar, to allow cross-ventilation.",selection,selection
405a2082-beb9-4c5f-bc9f-d688b72e723b,Intermediate <e1>floors</e1>: <e2>floor-to-wall junctions</e2> should be detailed to ensure that insulation in the external wall is continuous.,part-of,part-of
8e9ef8dc-18bd-4877-98cd-556aa4adee8f,"Reasonable <e1>provision</e1> shall be made for the <e2>conservation of fuel and power</e2> in buildings by: (a) limiting heat gains and losses (i) through thermal elements and other parts of the building fabric; and (ii) from pipes, ducts and vessels used for space heating, space cooling and hot water services; (b) providing fixed building services which (i) are energy efficient to a reasonable standard; (ii) have effective controls; and (iii) are commissioned by testing and adjusting as necessary to ensure they use no more fuel and power than is reasonable in the circumstances.",necessity,necessity
02f5e3fb-7a8b-4a88-a6e5-337cc0835284,"When a <e1>new</e1> <e2>residential building</e2> is erected, information about the building must be given to the owner of the building to allow them to use the overheating mitigation strategy effectively.",selection,selection
bed3cb74-fdd3-4888-80ab-b416d1b060ad,"For <e1>systems</e1> that have the ability to use free cooling or heat recovery, the <e2>SEER</e2> should be derived for the specific application, including free cooling or heat recovery elements.",part-of,part-of
f6add908-4d45-4b3e-83a6-369f6c36c037,"<e1>Door</e1> <e2>rails</e2>, stiles and muntins should be at least 44mm thick.",part-of,selection
5ca184fa-e100-4f97-957d-e37ae944786f,The cost of <e1>installing electric vehicle charge points and cable routes</e1> is not more than 7% of the total capital cost of the <e2>major</e2> renovation.,none,none
333110c1-ba9e-4c1d-9249-6604f49ba09a,"The <e1>presence</e1> of doors, whether open or closed, should be <e2>apparent to visually impaired people through the careful choice of colour and material for the door and its surroundings</e2>.",necessity,necessity
7f065688-203b-42d0-acb9-8fde5ff37821,Main <e1>distribution routes</e1> should be <e2>through vertical risers</e2> to minimise heat gains into common spaces.,necessity,necessity
bd033057-ac6c-45bb-92c7-ca58bf22dab1,The lobby should be large enough and of a <e1>shape</e1> <e2>to allow a wheelchair user or a person pushing a pram to move clear of one door before opening the second door</e2>.,necessity,selection
38cd3221-7fc9-4462-be20-78b16a4309d3,The area of <e1>openings</e1> in the newly created <e2>dwelling</e2> should not be more than 25 of the total floor area.,part-of,part-of
0f8b3f66-6496-431c-bdc1-75570dde9ee6,"All <e1>cable routes</e1> should be <e2>laid as straight as possible</e2> and with suitable access points, so that cables can be pulled through in future.",necessity,necessity
8aad11d6-bd81-4a57-bd73-7c1319a76494,"Where on-site electricity generation and <e1>storage</e1> is installed, such as photovoltaic panels or <e2>battery storage</e2>, systems should be an appropriate size for the site, available infrastructure and on-site energy demand.",part-of,selection
208b093d-361f-4aec-819d-4abca4e72c68,"in an evacuation area where the maximum number of occupants is 60, the second <e1>exit</e1> may be no less than 900 millimetres in <e2>width</e2>.",part-of,part-of
354c849e-8e02-47ec-992c-e5431a62cb3f,<e1>Ventilation systems</e1> <e2>that provide supply and extract ventilation</e2> should be fitted with a heat recovery system where technically feasible.,selection,selection
bb9ec292-062b-43c3-8590-856dd5f6b890,"The building primary energy rate and <e1>building emission rate</e1> <e2>calculated using the measured air permeability</e2> must not be higher than the target primary energy rate and target emission rate, respectively.",selection,selection
d5e04f9c-3e74-4ade-8a8c-07b77efd3fd1,"For <e1>windows</e1> and roof windows, <e2>U-values</e2> should be calculated based on a vertical position.",part-of,part-of
8c79efc1-f3e8-4394-ae6a-0bf5432ebcc5,NOTE: <e1>Ventilation</e1> <e2>through infiltration</e2> should be considered to be part of the ventilation provision of a dwelling.,selection,selection
81f14fc1-af5d-45e8-8725-94d2510e4701,"A dwelling that is intended for service housing or supported housing of a person with mobility and functional impairment shall, irrespective of the number of storeys in the building, have a turning space with a diameter of at least 1,500 millimetres in the <e1>hallway</e1> and <e2>kitchen</e2>.",none,none
aac9b625-4f6b-42e6-b657-2accd6054607,Heating systems for screed floors that are greater than <e1>65mm</e1> <e2>thick</e2> should automatically reduce the room temperature at night or when the room is unoccupied.,greater,greater
500fc416-e652-4a2c-8dd3-8d9754ea1829,There should be no visible mould on the inner surfaces of external walls of a <e1>properly heated</e1> <e2>building</e2> with typical moisture generation.,selection,selection
a4dc06ab-99c3-4c8b-b295-eb3e6a64320a,"The <e1>free</e1> <e2>height</e2> from the ground or from the surface of a driveway or walkway of the lower edge of a structural element, device or equipment protruding from the building, such as a balcony, bay window, sign, lighting device or awning, must be at least 2.2 metres, unless the area is protected so as to prevent the danger of collision.",selection,selection
0fdce0b1-7992-401f-aa84-ad7f2acca23d,Cavity walls: the inner <e1>block leaf</e1> mortar joint should be <e2>fully filled</e2> and pointed within the cavity.,none,necessity
e320322e-3aee-4167-ad19-a6c6cc41f597,The <e1>water system</e1> shall incorporate: 1) a pressure gauge; 2) thermometers in the water pipe of mixed domestic hot water from the water heater and in the domestic hot water <e2>ring duct</e2> to measure the temperature of return water; 3) throttling valves.,none,part-of
46ee0eda-086a-40ab-8e8f-bfa4c85abd49,"If the indoor <e1>access route</e1> leading to an evacuation area in a non-residential building is via the indoor stairs in the <e2>area</e2>, these stairs must be wide enough that they can be used to transport an immobile individual on a stretcher.",none,part-of
eccd4f77-ef4a-41fd-a22a-620c84fdddd4,There is a minimum of 400mm of worktop to at least <e1>one side</e1> of the oven and <e2>fridge</e2> or fridge freezer where this is taller than the worktop height (or to one side of a pair of tall appliances where they are located together at the end of a run).,part-of,part-of
7c8f6c05-769d-46a8-9dc6-84b509bf8d9c,"The fire compartmenting requirement for the balcony slab of a glazed <e1>balcony</e1> of a building exceeding two storeys is EI 30; however, <e2>minor</e2> sealing parts and penetrations may be class E 15.",none,none
7577d9f7-9f3c-4d3b-b8d9-da31d3e1b201,"For example, glare and reflections from <e1>shiny</e1> surfaces, and <e2>large</e2> repeating patterns, should be avoided in spaces where visual acuity is critical as they will hamper communication for people with impaired vision, and those who lip read or use sign language.",none,none
992e8f11-81ac-4d2f-b7d1-60e46b4b7261,Wheelchair accessible <e1>dwellings</e1> must also provide both a level access <e2>shower</e2> and a bath.,necessity,necessity
d0927095-9e43-4ce4-a740-d5df69dc1dc3,"If the air flows of extract air categories 1 and 2 are combined into the same duct and category 2 <e1>air flow</e1> accounts for more than <e2>10</e2> of the combined air flow, the combined air flow is classified under category 2.",greater,none
d3fc8c9b-c23a-4188-8723-369caa90453c,"The reference value for a <e1>building's</e1> <e2>total combined window area</e2> is 15 of the sum total of the floor plate areas of the buildings storeys that are fully or in part above the ground but, however, at most 50 of the building's facade area.",part-of,part-of
2238d6ef-421b-4f84-b24d-d46c6ba2afc5,"For example, when a door <e1>is open</e1>, people with impaired sight should be <e2>able to identify the door opening within the wall, as well as the leading edge of the door</e2>.",none,none
5e226793-2805-41b0-bcb6-49319afaefc7,"If the building has a <e1>floor area</e1> greater than <e2>150m2</e2>, heating should be split into different heating zones and each zone should have separate controls for timing and temperature demand.",greater,greater
cf152151-90f9-47d0-9e4e-5a1cd813d4e5,<e1>System controls</e1> should be wired so that <e2>when there is no demand for space heating or hot water the heating appliance and pump are switched off</e2>.,none,necessity
4e119abd-0cf7-4c60-9c7b-1083f9b46280,"NOTE: If an exposed facade is close to an area of sustained and loud noise (e.g. a main road), then a noise attenuating <e1>background ventilator</e1> should be <e2>fitted</e2>.",necessity,necessity
a894077e-cebf-4559-9254-ce964bc11b0f,<e1>Air flow rates</e1> for mechanical <e2>ventilation</e2> in new dwellings must be measured.,part-of,part-of
108b5709-f035-4697-ba25-56edd2ce60fc,"Where <e1>permanent</e1> or removable <e2>seating</e2> is provided as part of the design, allowance should be made for disabled people to have a choice of seating location at spectator events.",selection,selection
f3bd99b4-7ea5-4968-af10-3c133c0b5aa0,No individual <e1>flight</e1> has a <e2>rise between landings</e2> of more than 1800mm.,part-of,part-of
2afa8bba-b5ad-4e12-bc27-4beea3fd09b2,The normal relationship between the <e1>dimensions</e1> of the <e2>rise</e2> and going is: twice the rise plus the going (2R G) equals between 550mm and 700mm.,part-of,part-of
c7035b48-7244-40a9-a70e-1d244caf72ac,"The same approved calculation tool must be used to calculate the target primary energy rate, target emission rate and <e1>target fabric energy efficiency rate</e1> and the dwelling primary energy rate, <e2>dwelling emission rate</e2> and dwelling fabric energy efficiency rate.",none,none
53bb982d-5260-4a69-a6dd-71e4f074e676,The <e1>depth</e1> of <e2>standing rows</e2> must be at least half a metre.,part-of,part-of
afd03eb1-8356-4755-a764-6869d0ac4171,"Reasonable <e1>provision</e1> should be <e2>made for people</e2> to (a) gain access to; and (b) use, the dwelling and its facilities.",necessity,necessity
f162906e-1097-420e-b2a0-dd746d5794c7,"Where controls are external to the heater, the <e1>system</e1> should be provided with a time switch/programmer and room thermostat, or programmable <e2>room thermostat</e2>.",necessity,necessity
01008f69-874b-443e-bcb2-2f5630280049,"If stairs are used only as an emergency exit and if <e1>they</e1> <e2>lead to spaces in a dwelling or accommodation facility other than those that are necessary for living</e2>, the riser may be no more than 220 millimetres and the tread must be no less than 220 millimetres.",selection,selection
f420ae57-5656-4558-b1a3-1079e46bf6cc,"In the case of the storey-level door of a dwelling, or if the number of people evacuating through the door exceeds 60, <e1>doors</e1> must <e2>open in the direction of the exit</e2>.",necessity,necessity
e15250c0-1279-4d29-a1ec-31560b045007,Extinguishing routes of basement storeys must not be connected to <e1>fire and smoke-proof</e1> <e2>exits</e2>.,selection,selection
6187cad8-0d6d-4154-b98b-7285b36fea8d,Continuously running fans should be <e1>set up to operate without occupant intervention</e1> but may have manual or <e2>automatic</e2> controls for selecting the high rate of operation.,none,none
88e23b46-22d9-4be6-87b7-40541f7995a9,"A building shall be provided with a permanently installed dry riser that is suitable for its purpose for transporting water for fire extinguishing: 1) in the premises above the entry level of the building, when the <e1>distance of the uppermost floor level from the entry level</e1> exceeds <e2>24 metres</e2>; 2) in the premises below the entry level of the building, when the distance of the basement storey floor from the entry level exceeds 14 metres.",greater,greater
db8b3a40-4d12-4dc9-b463-1c7bc6e4f00d,The <e1>waste water pumping station</e1> shall be <e2>ventilated</e2>.,necessity,necessity
cb2f2c09-8ae6-42a4-ac21-861c912c30f9,"In <e1>buildings</e1> more than 9 metres and at most 28 metres in height, the attic and roof must be accessible via the interior and exterior of the building; in <e2>buildings</e2> more than 28 metres in height, these must be accessible via the interior.",none,none
7c8f6c05-769d-46a8-9dc6-84b509bf8d9c,"The fire compartmenting requirement for the <e1>balcony slab</e1> of a glazed <e2>balcony</e2> of a building exceeding two storeys is EI 30; however, minor sealing parts and penetrations may be class E 15.",part-of,part-of
2032e456-bf80-4342-90dc-0da164e00a9a,A <e1>unit</e1> that contains both living accommodation and space for commercial purposes (e.g. for a workshop or office) should be <e2>treated as a dwelling</e2> if the commercial part can be reverted to domestic use.,necessity,necessity
5ca6b3d3-fd21-4cc1-8dd8-185268db6615,The doorset should be manufactured from solid or <e1>laminated</e1> <e2>timber</e2> with a minimum density of 600kg/m3.,selection,selection
a9cea98b-d439-4930-a991-fc17eee6657c,the <e1>location</e1> of the <e2>electric vehicle charge point</e2> or future connection location should be suitable for use by electric vehicles with charging inlets in different places.,part-of,part-of
e46efdc3-02a8-4440-870d-a6cdc1b34430,NOTE: <e1>Rooms</e1> that are designed to contain printers and photocopiers in substantial use (more than 30 minutes per hour) should <e2>not be designed to be occupied</e2>.,necessity,necessity
87c9c5f5-18dc-4107-b4af-b44dfb2b9627,The effective <e1>rated output</e1> should be <e2>assessed based on the final installed capacity of the heating or air-conditioning system</e2>.,necessity,necessity
fb5d3054-4911-4049-ba09-1c3e80f9c07c,"The tread of <e1>steps</e1> in uncovered or unheated outdoor staircases must be no less than 390 millimetres, and the riser may be no more than <e2>130 millimetres</e2>.",none,none
b5edf19f-56df-436a-89f0-9ab5bf6963ea,"If necessary, fire compartments shall be <e1>partitioned</e1> in order to restrict the spread of fire and smoke, to provide safe evacuation and to <e2>facilitate rescue and extinguishing measures</e2>.",selection,selection
aa7c5790-2189-451d-bd0e-956a257a7b6d,"In an existing system, when a boiler or hot water storage vessel is replaced, any accessible <e1>pipes</e1> in the <e2>dwelling</e2> should be insulated.",part-of,part-of
8b054fa5-fa6b-40f8-996a-a6dfea855fc3,"The distance between a door that opens onto a landing and the upper edge of the ramp or flight of stairs must be no less than <e1>400 millimetres</e1> <e2>on the side wall</e2> and no less than 1,500 millimetres on the end wall.",selection,greater-equal
7f696221-52c9-4c52-8f90-74bd93c51299,This grippable handrail is <e1>850-1000mm</e1> <e2>above</e2> the pitch line of the flight and extends at least 300mm beyond the top and bottom nosings.,equal,equal
ba93ede4-473f-4c07-b439-3699580cbcbe,No individual flight has a <e1>rise</e1> of more than <e2>1800mm</e2> between landings.,less-equal,less-equal
09e6b265-5610-4917-ac32-6b2c8f144fd6,"<e1>Windows, skylights and ventilators</e1> <e2>which can be opened by people in or about the building</e2> shall be so constructed or equipped that they may be opened, closed or adjusted safely.",selection,selection
7a6635fc-c464-4d61-8ef1-2fdbf13bb9e7,"<e1>U-values</e1> for rooflights or rooflight-and-kerb assemblies should be <e2>based on the developed surface area of the rooflight (U_d values), which is often greater than the area of the roof opening</e2>.",necessity,necessity
da4d5959-6e64-4e04-a1f3-8b42b6addab0,The <e1>outdoor</e1> <e2>air flow</e2> used in the calculations for buildings other than those in intended use categories 1 and 2 outside the occupancy period shall be at least 0.15 dm3/s per m2.,selection,selection
01008f69-874b-443e-bcb2-2f5630280049,"If <e1>stairs</e1> are <e2>used only as an emergency exit</e2> and if they lead to spaces in a dwelling or accommodation facility other than those that are necessary for living, the riser may be no more than 220 millimetres and the tread must be no less than 220 millimetres.",selection,selection
d099bcfd-6f29-4146-a72f-189db5e03dd4,"If waste water cannot be conveyed from the drainage points of a building with gravity unloading via a gradient sewer, the <e1>waste water</e1> shall be <e2>pumped</e2>.",necessity,necessity
1ebce0c9-705c-47ee-8429-e83cfbed72db,"All walls, ducts and <e1>boxings</e1> to every WC/cloakroom, bath and shower room are <e2>strong enough to support grab rails, seats and other adaptations that could impose a load of 1.5kN/m2</e2>.",necessity,necessity
f6add908-4d45-4b3e-83a6-369f6c36c037,"<e1>Door</e1> rails, stiles and <e2>muntins</e2> should be at least 44mm thick.",part-of,part-of
20518e80-6f7e-457f-8c5a-59fa4c0eb324,"When calculating the <e1>heat loss</e1> for a buildings <e2>design solution</e2>, the design value shall be used as the value of the air leakage rate figure for the building envelope.",part-of,part-of
457ecdc0-8247-4ad4-9beb-3b7a31cfa0fd,"All <e1>public areas</e1>, including lavatory accommodation, public <e2>telephones</e2> and external terraces should be accessible.",selection,part-of
dcc583b1-8c4c-42cf-a1ed-e8907de56254,"The rise of the indoor steps of other <e1>spaces</e1> intended for everyday use may be no more than 180 millimetres, and the tread must be no less than <e2>270 millimetres</e2>.",none,none
84cd76d7-e5d0-4f39-94bc-0236c65d533a,"in residential buildings of not more than <e1>two</e1> <e2>storeys</e2>, one exit of no less than 900 millimetres in width is permitted.",less-equal,less-equal
5305da48-b810-4fd8-a0b3-7520f89ff401,"When installing or renovating thermal elements, the element <e1>being installed</e1> should be draught-proofed, and air-leakage gaps should be <e2>filled</e2>.",none,none
c384013b-c40f-4925-acbe-465e1ca5bc13,One <e1>photograph</e1> <e2>per detail</e2> should be recorded.,selection,equal
959b4ba1-2cf2-4ae9-84d4-055e9c0040f1,The inaccuracies of the <e1>crane</e1> <e2>wheels</e2> should be determined together with the crane supplier.,part-of,part-of
3153d771-404e-4a54-ac05-ed1b75e37506,"Gangways should not be less than 1100mm wide <e1>unless used by not more than 50 persons</e1>, in which case gangways should be a minimum of <e2>900mm</e2>.",none,greater-equal
2ff58135-b89d-40d1-a145-51aad9e5a942,"The <e1>landing</e1> <e2>in front of the outside door</e2> shall be at least 1,500 millimetres wide and at least 1,500 millimetres long.",selection,selection
419892bb-5044-4c63-a8ba-7747ad52c23d,"When <e1>installing</e1> windows, roof windows, <e2>rooflights</e2> or doors (all of which are controlled fittings), the controlled fitting should be well fitted and reasonably draught-proof.",selection,none
74b9ee2c-0192-442d-b5a1-a2974d456429,"The dwelling is <e1>wheelchair adaptable</e1> such that key parts of the accommodation, including sanitary facilities and kitchens, could be <e2>easily altered to meet the needs of a wheelchair user</e2> or, where required by a local planning authority, the dwelling is wheelchair accessible.",none,none
2c8d2bc3-cf23-48f8-b9c0-b90f150f9f93,"Any walls, doors and windows should be insulated and <e1>draught-proofed</e1> to <e2>at least the same extent as in the existing building</e2>.",selection,selection
5b4380ba-0066-4735-a362-316d4c8e70b2,"Where a building undergoing major renovation, which is not a residential building or a mixeduse building, will have more than <e1>10</e1> parking spaces after the major renovation is completed (a) one of those <e2>parking spaces</e2> must have access to one electric vehicle charge point; and (b) cable routes for electric vehicle charge points must be installed in a minimum of one fifth of the total number of remaining parking spaces.",none,none
525aa713-65e1-4368-a6f4-38f628be7fed,"in clothes shops, the <e1>dimensions</e1> and fittings <e2>recommended for an individual changing cubicle</e2> in a sports building should be provided.",selection,selection
5ba5ffe7-ece8-488a-b461-da66237e7888,"All <e1>walls</e1>, ducts and boxings to the <e2>WC/cloakroom</e2>, bathroom and shower room should be strong enough to support grab rails, seats and other adaptations that could impose a load of up to 1.5kN/m2.",part-of,part-of
53e31e26-a39b-4047-a86e-bdb8021413e8,Window handles on windows that open outwards are not more than 650mm <e1>from the inside face of the wall</e1> when the window is <e2>at its maximum openable angle</e2>.,none,none
12e545d1-64f4-45c9-a520-5b8a003eba0a,"If the <e1>dwelling</e1> has more than one exposed facade, the <e2>area</e2> of background ventilators on each facade should be similar, to allow cross-ventilation.",none,part-of
c2c49207-78b3-42b0-8b61-ad506f5a80e2,"In <e1>hard water areas</e1>, suitable measures should be taken to <e2>treat the feed water to water heaters and the hot water circuit of combination boilers to reduce lime-scale accumulation</e2>.",none,none
2c8d2bc3-cf23-48f8-b9c0-b90f150f9f93,"Any walls, doors and <e1>windows</e1> should be <e2>insulated</e2> and draught-proofed to at least the same extent as in the existing building.",necessity,necessity
db734798-9e42-4fe1-900c-77d4e6131809,"The main doors <e1>for entering a dwelling</e1> (usually the front door) should have a door viewer unless <e2>other</e2> means exist to see callers, such as clear glass within the door or a window next to the doorset.",none,none
e43c1e88-be80-42d9-944e-1bf0f0f82479,Individual flights are: for gradients up to 1:15 not more than 10m long; for gradients up to <e1>1:12</e1> not more than <e2>5m</e2> long.,none,less-equal
29232335-402c-4ed9-af74-fd093ac22e28,The <e1>natural</e1> or mechanical ventilation system of a building shall be strong and its air-tightness shall be at least class <e2>B</e2>.,none,none
850d22c2-6ff0-4ab6-89e1-75368bad5aa6,<e1>Barriers</e1> on <e2>loading docks</e2> must not impede loading and unloading.,part-of,part-of
f19c6d4a-f6e8-4f2e-b676-537852f3c38f,"The <e1>heat loss</e1> from the <e2>floor</e2> should be calculated using the sum of the thermal resistance of the floor finish and the underlying heated layer, multiplied by 10.",part-of,part-of
c236bc17-ef9a-4694-a34e-68a9f38ae405,"For a heat exchanger <e1>between a solar primary and secondary system</e1>, a minimum of 0.1m2 or equivalent of heat exchanger area should be provided for <e2>every 1m2</e2> of the net absorber area of the solar collector.",none,none
df122091-ca53-4134-98a3-47779c06f9df,The <e1>index terminal</e1> <e2>flow rate</e2> should be set with the terminal fully open and all other terminals should be adjusted to achieve the required flows at each terminal.,part-of,part-of
f6add908-4d45-4b3e-83a6-369f6c36c037,"Door rails, stiles and <e1>muntins</e1> should be at least 44mm <e2>thick</e2>.",part-of,part-of
28433761-e537-456b-9ff8-00e786b43143,Consumer units should be <e1>mounted</e1> so that the <e2>switches</e2> are between 1350mm and 1450mm above floor level.,selection,selection
60205cf2-fa87-4195-9415-a6fb144a9b72,"Entrances and <e1>passageways</e1> to playgrounds and <e2>recreation areas</e2> used in the wintertime, as well as street areas surrounding the building and other public areas, must be protected from snow and ice falling from the roof of the building using snow barriers, taking into account the pitch of the roof.",part-of,part-of
78a7dc3d-5e1e-4858-8913-b319e30f2ff1,The <e1>air extract rate</e1> should be 20 litres per second per machine <e2>during use</e2>.,selection,necessity
8805ec9f-3f5f-44fc-9078-3ae62439c973,"NOTE: When a single U-value is calculated for a product range of doors, the configuration of the <e1>door</e1> <e2>chosen for the calculation</e2> should be the worst performing in the product range.",selection,selection
2ef73ac0-d424-4e28-9782-3dbaf6e0a046,Attics and <e1>uppermost</e1> floor voids shall be <e2>divided into 400 m2 parts</e2>.,none,necessity
d5b6ff18-626d-4e6f-b788-0c67f7a4ebab,"If the cost of installing the required electric vehicle charge point and cable routes for electric vehicle charge points exceeds 7% of the total cost of the major renovation (a) such a building is exempt from the requirement to install the electric vehicle charge point; and (b) cable routes for electric vehicle charge points must be installed in a minimum of one fifth of the total number of parking spaces, except where the cost of that installation exceeds 7% of the total cost of the <e1>major</e1> <e2>renovation</e2>.",selection,selection
d54852df-8e3c-4e99-8484-31c403b78558,"If work is carried out on a <e1>system</e1> that includes a <e2>boiler</e2>, a boiler interlock should be installed.",part-of,part-of
2a8898d7-8561-4f67-9979-1bbba8ad42e6,"If insulating material is inserted into a <e1>cavity</e1> in a <e2>cavity wall</e2>, reasonable precautions shall be taken to prevent the subsequent permeation of any toxic fumes from that material into any part of the building occupied by people.",part-of,none
ebc429f0-cb90-41ab-9a11-401a2ddc7bad,"For continuous <e1>mechanical</e1> <e2>ventilation systems</e2>, such as continuous mechanical extract ventilation or mechanical ventilation with heat recovery, the system should be balanced to achieve design air flow rates at each room terminal.",selection,selection
4abb3268-3ba6-47e8-a8b7-4676dbaa9a16,"For buildings other than dwellings and for common access areas in buildings that contain flats, Provide all means of <e1>escape routes</e1> with a minimum clear <e2>headroom</e2> of 2m, except in doorways.",part-of,part-of
c8a048c6-8e7e-4b5a-ada5-02990b983401,"A natural ventilation system, a mechanical <e1>extract ventilation system</e1> or a mechanical supply and extract ventilation system shall <e2>not be designed to be combined in such a way that the directions of air flow between the rooms and in the ductworks may change when the air flows are being controlled</e2>.",necessity,necessity
e9d02df9-2fcb-4acc-bd08-18a4348cd823,"If people need to obtain tickets for pay and display parking, the ticket dispensing machines should be <e1>located</e1> in a way that <e2>allows a person in a wheelchair, or a person of short stature, to gain access close to the machine and reach the payment and ticket dispensing functions</e2>.",selection,selection
b810df40-4dd8-44c4-80c4-b33bb873a5e9,"If the circulation piping is located inside the building envelopes insulation, <e1>25</e1> of the calculated <e2>domestic hot water circulation heat loss</e2> shall be added to the thermal load of the spaces of the building.",part-of,equal
05864826-21ef-4ae7-9af8-2aaeffc7267a,Modular and portable <e1>buildings</e1> with a planned service life of more than two years but with an <e2>intended time of use</e2> in a single location of less than two years should be shown to comply with the energy efficiency requirements.,part-of,none
2cb4937d-9ec4-4013-8e9b-318a8adae27a,Account should be taken of outside noise when considering whether openable <e1>windows</e1> are <e2>appropriate for purge ventilation</e2>.,selection,selection
76bf63bd-30f4-440d-81a0-61ca16170f70,Control should be maximised and <e1>heat gain</e1> to uninsulated pipes should only be permitted where the <e2>proportion of the cooling load relating to distribution pipework</e2> is less than 1 of the total load.,none,part-of
1de9d3e5-dee3-42c9-b929-80b7936f1642,The lift shall provide access to the entrance level and each <e1>level with entry</e1> to a dwelling or a <e2>space</e2> serving the use of the building.,part-of,part-of
0df5892a-e396-424e-90f1-74f6ccfb9e1a,"A certain proportion of the changing rooms, washing facilities, saunas and <e1>swimming pools</e1> in a <e2>non-residential building</e2> shall be suitable for a person with mobility and functional impairment.",part-of,part-of
a372d2c4-f734-479d-bc8d-d3a8aa15362d,"A <e1>wide range</e1> of people, including <e2>accompanied wheelchair users</e2>, should be able to access and use the lift.",none,selection
39a37d5e-3361-43b9-a209-e5cd45918abc,"For mixed-use buildings which have parking spaces within a <e1>covered</e1> <e2>car park</e2>, any requirements to install electric vehicle charge points or cable routes must first be applied to those parking spaces outside the covered car park.",selection,selection
51550284-0701-41b2-9a76-a0061d16938a,"Windows and doors: to ensure continuity of the air barrier, <e1>window and door units</e1> should <e2>connect to the primary air barrier</e2> and window and door frames should be taped to surrounding structural openings, using air sealing tape.",necessity,necessity
0219127c-2f2d-4b13-aafa-261c1fc39ffc,"A <e1>power socket</e1>, <e2>suitable for powering</e2> the lifting device, is provided close to the liftway.",selection,selection
0f8b3f66-6496-431c-bdc1-75570dde9ee6,"All cable routes should be <e1>laid as straight as possible</e1> and with suitable <e2>access points</e2>, so that cables can be pulled through in future.",none,necessity
54907849-c48f-4267-b5f0-fc7e9279da7c,"For <e1>existing</e1> <e2>dwellings</e2>, when carrying out work on an existing system, such as installing or replacing components (e.g. replacing a boiler but retaining the pipework and heat emitters), the energy performance of the new components should be assessed.",selection,selection
12907c6f-e734-436d-a7de-c8a1626fbe92,"Both:the area of rooflights exceeds 20 of the area of the roof, and the <e1>design solar load</e1> exceeds <e2>25W/m2</e2>.",greater,greater
89811586-c819-4eb5-99f5-c4fcefdb9520,Fixed or linked seats must be arranged as rows of seating with an <e1>access route</e1> <e2>on the side of the rows</e2>.,selection,selection
66b3628a-f0ee-4bc7-93c8-2ae0145a2e78,"In a room with no openable window, an <e1>intermittent extract fan</e1> should be provided with controls which <e2>continue to operate the fan for at least 15 minutes after the room is vacated</e2>.",selection,none
9fee4426-8d7f-40f9-bc6f-562a5d3fd9b4,"For roofs insulated at ceiling level, the long-term protection of the insulation layer should be considered: <e1>boarded</e1> areas should be <e2>provided above the insulation</e2> to give access for maintenance.",none,necessity
38020928-c137-486e-88d7-c8feec038c99,A <e1>building</e1> must be provided with a fire wall if it is <e2>situated adjacent to a neighbouring building</e2> or so close to a neighbouring building that the spread of fire is evident.,none,selection
35cacecf-06dc-4b0f-aadb-db2ee05518c7,The area of windows and <e1>roof windows</e1> (but <e2>excluding display windows</e2>) within the area served exceeds 40 of the facade area.,selection,none
80221d2c-8ba8-4700-b219-c35fde50f35e,No more than <e1>two</e1> drainage wells may be connected to a <e2>floor drain</e2> and they may be located at a maximum distance of three meters from the floor drain.,none,none
9027959e-efc1-4d32-acbe-e0775d40f001,"The morticed bolts should have a minimum projection of 20mm, should be at least <e1>100mm</e1> <e2>from the top and bottom corners of the door</e2>, and should avoid any door construction joints.",greater-equal,greater-equal
4d80c4d1-08ee-481a-9f9c-e9151ce1094d,"The area of windows, roof windows, rooflights and doors should not exceed <e1>25</e1> of the <e2>total floor area</e2> of the dwelling.",part-of,part-of
72d7716f-7e3e-442c-9e42-14d4b19e18e3,A district heat network that is being connected to a new building should not have a <e1>CO2 emission factor</e1> for <e2>delivered heat to the building which is greater than 0.350kgCO2/kWh</e2>.,selection,selection
70760393-8139-47e8-a329-87da3a477396,<e1>Under-floor</e1> <e2>heating systems</e2> intended for intermittent or cyclical operation and/or installed over unheated rooms should be separated from the structural floor by a layer of insulation with a thermal resistance of at least 1.25(m2K)/W.,selection,selection
d713514a-9398-45a2-9584-efecff6ebcc5,Reasonable provision must be made to <e1>resist unauthorised access</e1> to (a) any dwelling; and (b) any part of a <e2>building</e2> from which access can be gained to a flat within the building.,none,none
0096a3bf-ac16-4a75-adf9-8c3f4a9b8610,The smaller dimension of each panel which can be either the width or <e1>height</e1> of the <e2>panel</e2> should be 230mm or less.,part-of,part-of
caf32693-fa0e-43ba-aa9f-526bcba734fa,Single <e1>glazing</e1> should be <e2>supplemented with low-emissivity secondary glazing</e2>.,necessity,necessity
c3cfbf29-a95f-4453-a7de-a8f6e4ca2ea8,"If sand, sludge, <e1>grease</e1>, petrol, oil or other detrimental physical or chemical substances may <e2>end up in the sewerage system or network or in the environment</e2>, the sewerage system shall be equipped with a separator or treatment device.",selection,selection
47e50ddf-6174-436d-851b-7ddf46c10ccf,A suitable <e1>chemical</e1> <e2>inhibitor</e2> should be added to the primary heating circuit to protect against scale and corrosion.,selection,selection
caa5332f-5180-4d07-a41f-e6e0e044a8c1,An existing district heat network that is <e1>being connected to a new dwelling</e1> should <e2>not have a CO2 emission factor for delivered heat to the dwelling which is greater than 0.350kgCO2/kWh</e2>.,none,none
78a7dc3d-5e1e-4858-8913-b319e30f2ff1,The air extract rate should be 20 litres per second per <e1>machine</e1> <e2>during use</e2>.,none,selection
ec381965-2539-4bd6-9260-e667b4746a3a,To reduce the risks to the health of persons in buildings <e1>formaldehyde fumes</e1> <e2>given off by urea formaldehyde foams</e2> should not penetrate to occupied parts of buildings to an extent which would give rise to an irritant concentration.,selection,selection
f0df1ef0-731e-41b8-b971-36951b915009,<e1>Frames</e1> should be <e2>mechanically fixed to the structure of the building in accordance with the manufacturers installation instructions</e2>.,necessity,necessity
a7e4ad57-ea09-4d8e-8b3a-4d33447237ab,"The free <e1>opening</e1> of the vertical hatch or window of an emergency exit must be at least 600 millimetres in <e2>height</e2> and 500 millimetres in width; however, the sum of these must be at least 1,500 millimetres.",part-of,part-of
3121fe90-27db-405e-a42a-df3cd22ee176,"Where necessary, two handrails, one above the other, must be <e1>installed</e1> in order to <e2>take into account children and users of wheelchairs</e2>.",selection,selection
5211dbd1-d12a-4371-ad62-1dc5616cd2f5,The <e1>heat pump</e1> along with its accompanying pipework should be flushed and purged as a separate system while <e2>isolated from the ground array system</e2>.,selection,necessity
56517433-cf40-4b88-a9d4-18e61e0e9993,"In addition, on <e1>both sides</e1> of the <e2>toilet seat</e2> there shall be a free space of at least 800 millimetres.",part-of,part-of
3ec9d4e7-3526-411c-8b30-0c7671660ed1,"The <e1>relationship</e1> between the kitchen, dining and living areas should be <e2>convenient</e2> and step-free.",necessity,necessity
f64c5a32-2f88-4be6-abf4-8870a4e51fdf,"The use of recirculation, transfer or <e1>secondary</e1> <e2>air</e2> shall not cause any harmful spread of impurities, in particular odours.",selection,selection
38020928-c137-486e-88d7-c8feec038c99,A building must be provided with a fire wall if <e1>it</e1> is situated adjacent to a neighbouring building or <e2>so close to a neighbouring building that the spread of fire is evident</e2>.,selection,none
061c3b6a-49ed-4803-9436-e6349fae98e0,<e1>Entrance</e1> <e2>doors</e2> should be capable of being held closed when not in use.,part-of,selection
0edb92b7-a2e1-480f-b708-e7e6c9951a79,The <e1>foundation</e1> <e2>drainage water</e2> shall flow away from the property in such a way that it does not cause problems to the waste water and storm water systems.,part-of,part-of
aa7c5790-2189-451d-bd0e-956a257a7b6d,"In an existing system, when a <e1>boiler</e1> or hot water storage vessel is <e2>replaced</e2>, any accessible pipes in the dwelling should be insulated.",selection,selection
6d5428cc-90c2-477e-b20e-978a6d1cd403,<e1>Edge</e1> columns and <e2>walls</e2> shall be tied to every floor and roof.,selection,part-of
c3cfbf29-a95f-4453-a7de-a8f6e4ca2ea8,"If sand, sludge, grease, petrol, oil or other <e1>detrimental physical or chemical substances</e1> may end up in the sewerage system or network or in the environment, the sewerage system shall be equipped with a <e2>separator or treatment device</e2>.",none,necessity
dcc583b1-8c4c-42cf-a1ed-e8907de56254,"The rise of the indoor <e1>steps</e1> of other <e2>spaces</e2> intended for everyday use may be no more than 180 millimetres, and the tread must be no less than 270 millimetres.",part-of,part-of
c7137e3d-e3f2-4a19-87bc-ccb194d42c74,"Incoming services: ducts, and cables wherever possible, should be <e1>grouped</e1> to minimise how often the air barrier is penetrated, while <e2>ensuring sufficient space to allow adequate screed flow between ducts</e2>.",selection,none
4abb3268-3ba6-47e8-a8b7-4676dbaa9a16,"For buildings other than dwellings and for common access areas in buildings that contain flats, Provide all means of escape routes with a minimum clear <e1>headroom</e1> of 2m, <e2>except in doorways</e2>.",selection,selection
6187cad8-0d6d-4154-b98b-7285b36fea8d,Continuously running fans should be set up to operate without occupant intervention but may have <e1>manual</e1> or automatic <e2>controls</e2> for selecting the high rate of operation.,selection,selection
57f7bbad-51b7-4627-8fe9-2d7a50289448,"Doors to the <e1>principal</e1>, or alternative accessible, <e2>entrance</e2> should be accessible to all, particularly wheelchair users and people with limited physical dexterity.",selection,selection
4abb3268-3ba6-47e8-a8b7-4676dbaa9a16,"For buildings other than dwellings and for common access areas in buildings <e1>that contain flats</e1>, Provide all means of escape routes with a minimum clear <e2>headroom</e2> of 2m, except in doorways.",none,none
9fee4426-8d7f-40f9-bc6f-562a5d3fd9b4,"For roofs insulated at ceiling level, the long-term protection of the insulation layer should be considered: <e1>boarded</e1> <e2>areas</e2> should be provided above the insulation to give access for maintenance.",selection,selection
23cff3c3-1251-4c5f-9fd9-8f52d25eb494,Gasfired boilers and <e1>multi-stage oilfired boilers</e1> with an <e2>output</e2> of more than 500kW should have fully modulating burner controls.,selection,part-of
35af73f1-53c7-4377-9da0-acf99eef4d8e,"WC compartment doors, and doors to wheelchair-accessible unisex toilets, changing rooms or <e1>shower rooms</e1> <e2>have an emergency release mechanism so that they are capable of being opened outwards, from the outside , in case of emergency</e2>.",none,none