Steve Cook

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[Steve Cook @Steve_Cook_]

@BuildUK Thanks, and importantly as the 2015 version is now so old, ADB states 'where alternative methods are adopted, the overall level of safety should not be lower than the approved document provides'

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[Steve Cook @Steve_Cook_]

@AndyHolden31 @SteveMcfirerisk The loadings for car parks in BS EN 1991-174 NA UK75 & are based on a max vehicle weight of 2,500kg & an average weight of 1,500kg. Currently the ave. weight of 95% of vehicles in UK is 2,000kg & maximum weight of large cars & SUVs is more 3,000kg, hence the update in May 2023

[Steve Cook @Steve_Cook_]

@SteveMcfirerisk For open sided multi-storey carparks up to 30m high (around 10 storeys) only 15 mins structural fire resistance is required by Part B

[Steve Cook @Steve_Cook_]

@davidgcant @GeoffWilkinson The Dutyholders part 2A of the Legislation (a long read), see 11M for PD - Building Regs Duties, statements is under 11Q - not clear speak and not much other guidance yet - so thanks for the article Geoff
https://t.co/7Ghdn5s75D

[Steve Cook @Steve_Cook_]

@GeoffWilkinson @a_shilliday @ECApaulreeve Thanks Geoff, someone who is an expert in designing out Health & Safety risks may not have a full working knowledge of the Building Regs. In my mind there are now 2 Principal Designer roles and they each have a very different focus.

[Steve Cook @Steve_Cook_]

@scb_planning It's happening in Amersham with agreement from BT, makes a positive difference to the area

[Steve Cook @Steve_Cook_]

@PlanningShit Great example, this is usually the sign of poor thermal insulation and lightweight blockwork. The mortar joint transfer more heat than the blocks which dries the render surface quicker, less damp and less dust sticks to it. #ghosting

[Steve Cook @Steve_Cook_]

@ThirlwallAssoc No problem, this is the interactive version https://t.co/7JgNpL7lrm

[Steve Cook @Steve_Cook_]

@GeorgeRussell63 @MercedesAMGF1 Idea...vent the low pressure point on the floor pan with a variable sized vertical tube that can be tuned to perfection #Bounce with @justbrowsing68

[Steve Cook @Steve_Cook_]

@HRRBFireSafety @RobinHawkes1 Unfortunately until the Building Regulations ban single staircases in high rise residential, developers are unlikely change, Building Control cannot reject if meets paragraphs 3.26 and 3.27 of ADB vol 1.

[Steve Cook @Steve_Cook_]

@Saltashdan @HRRBFireSafety Thats alarming, residential sprinklers are designed to be charged with water, the spring loaded valve is held shut by a glass bulb containing liquid, this breaks at around 68°C due the expansion of the liquid. False alarms are very rare unless tampered.

[Steve Cook @Steve_Cook_]

@gillkernick Thanks for the thread, reminds me of the bullet hole theory from WW2. Don't just base decisions on the data you have. https://t.co/WUUrRWlgvG ing-bullet-holes/

[Steve Cook @Steve_Cook_]

@Grainne_Cuffe Thanks for sharing...Why have Building Regs & Approved Docs not been updated to ban single stair high rise resi buildings on new build?
Why no updates following Part B consultation (closed May 20) or the Call for Evidence report (September 19)?
Set clear rules for new build!

[Steve Cook @Steve_Cook_]

@AndrewChapman50 This was an interesting letter

[Grown in Britain @GrowninBritain]

It's #NationalTreeWeek, and for many of us, that gets us thinking about our legacy...
https://t.co/6mc7hAfa3H

[Steve Cook @Steve_Cook_]

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[Steve Cook @Steve_Cook_]

@InklingLLP Some more information in here (Not specifically zinc) with ref to studies from Bath Uni and Oxford Brookes https://t.co/cUu0KHQFKW

[Steve Cook @Steve_Cook_]

@SteveMcfirerisk Thanks for your insights, also need to be installed by competent operatives... and there is STILL no NVQ mandatory or optional modules required for Bricklayers to know how to install CB's - hard to demonstrate competence. https://t.co/VEag0A61sB