Nhbc standards 2008 books

Building for tomorrow and our seminars keep you informed and support your compliance with the latest changes to standards and regulations. The standards come into effect for every nhbc registered home whose foundations are concreted on or after 1 september 2008 and apply throughout the uk, unless otherwise stated. To book your air leakage test, please call nhbc on 0844 633 and ask for air leakage. National house building council publication index nbs. Document history this document is part of a larger document, nhbc standards 2008, which has been split into parts for ease of use. There are 150 technical guidance documents, organised by nhbc standards chapter, to help you interpret and apply nhbc standards. Nhbc is the standard setting body and leading home construction warranty and insurance provider for new and newlyconverted homes in the uk. Tree identification can be assisted by reference to a tree recognition book see. Maybe you would like to learn more about one of these. Nhbc standards extra issue 41 may 2008 nhbc home yumpu.

If you are new to the standards we suggest you locate chapter 1. Satisfies all nhbc standards 2008 edition manufactured to bs en iso 9001. Presents technical requirements, performance standards and guidance for the design and construction of dwellings. Housebuilders face home truths over complaints money. Formed in 1936, the nhbc is the standard setting body for new and newly converted homes in the uk. The cd version of the standards now contains an electronic calculator to determine foundation depths when building near trees. Short montage of the nhbc national housebuilding council pride in the job awards 2008 gala event. A montana state junior championship champion and mining city native has joined the orediggers. Technical standards available to both registered and nonregistered customers, nhbc technical standards are your essential guide to housebuilding from foundations to roofs and finishing. Nhbc risk guides cover particular parts of the construction process and are issued to our building inspectors wholl use them as a basis for discussion with you. Complaints to the national house building council nhbc, which offers warranties on 80% of new homes, topped 64,000 in 2008 09. Site is defined in nhbc rules as an area of land which is covered by a single. Your essential guide to housebuilding from foundations to roofs and finishing.

Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The calculator can also determine the most onerous tree and give guidance on heave precautions. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Dealing with all elements of the housebuilding process, from foundations to roofs and finishing, the nhbc standards are divided into easily referenced sections. The nhbc standards give the technical requirements, performance standards and guidance for the design and construction of dwellings acceptable to nhbc.