Building Standards Conservatory Roofs Meeting 28 Nov 2012

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1 Conservatory Roofs Meeting 28 Nov 2012

2 Reason for hosting this meeting Availability of new roofing systems Increasing popularity in changing from transparent to opaque roof finishes Lack of clarity and consistency of information that appears to be given to the public Questions we are being asked on a more frequent basis.

3 Basic message to relay to customers Thinking of replacing your conservatory roof? Well, not all conservatories are suitable!

4 Back to Basics - Definitions What is a Conservatory? What is a Porch? What is an Inner Room?

5 What is a Conservatory? Conservatory means a building attached to a dwelling with a door and any other building elements dividing it thermally from that dwelling and having translucent glazing (including frames) forming not less than either: a) 75% of its roof area and 50% of its external wall area; or b) 95% of its roof area and 35% of its external wall area.

6 What is a Porch? Porch means a building attached to and providing a covered entrance to a dwelling.

7 What is an Inner Room? Inner room means a room, other than a kitchen in a dwelling, which does not have a direct access to an exit, or direct access to an enclosed circulation area having an exit.

8 Does Roof Replacement Require a Building Warrant? The floor area is less than 8sqm, The building is no closer to the boundary than 1m The building will now be used solely as a PORCH. A Building Warrant is not required only if you can answer yes to the above questions.

9 Which Regulations Will Apply? 1. Conversion 2. Structure 3. Fire 4. Environment 5. Safety 6. Energy

10 Conversion Applies where:- Changes in the occupation or use of an exempt building (in terms of schedule 1) to a building which is not so exempt. Changes in the occupation or use of a building ancillary to a dwelling to increase the area of human occupation.

11 Structure What is Required? Appraisal required to show adequacy of existing conservatory, particularly if the original building was exempt. What Supporting Information is required? SER certification or calculations

12 Fire Main Issues to Consider:- If located within 1m of the boundary - (increased fire resistance of fire wall) Is it, or will it create an inner room?

13 Environment Main Issues to consider:- Impact on Daylighting Impact on Ventilation

14 Safety Main points to consider:- Security Landings; Single steps

15 Energy Main points to consider:- Is the existing conservatory heated or unheated?(6.2.6 or 6.2.7) If unheated - must meet u-values in If heated - must meet u-values in 6.2.7

16 Conversion of Unheated Buildings 6.2.6

17 Conversion of Heated Buildings 6.2.7

18 Construction Notification Plans National Key Performance Outcomes Verification During Construction Reasonable Inquiry Construction Notification Plans

19 National Key Performance Indicators Professional Expertise & Technical Processes KPO1 KPO2 KPO3 KPO4 KPO5 KPO6 KPO7 KPO8 KPO9 Year-on-year reduction in the average time taken to grant a building warrant Increased quality of assessment and compliance during the construction processes Quality Customer Experience Commitment to meeting customer expectations Adherence to service commitments of a National Customer Charter Improvement of the customer experience Operational & Financial Efficiency Financial governance Improved partnership working underpinned by engagement with a National Forum Development of and adherence to objectives outlined in balanced score card Commitment to continuous improvement

21 Building Standards

BUILDING CONTROL GUIDANCE SHEET REPLACEMENT WINDOWS AND DOORS Last updated 16/11/2010

Building Control Charnwood Borough Council Southfield Road Loughborough LE11 2TN BUILDING CONTROL GUIDANCE SHEET REPLACEMENT WINDOWS AND DOORS Last updated 16/11/2010 Page 1 of 6 PURPOSE: This Guidance