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List examples of UK Statute Law applicable to construction	Climate change Act 2008 The Planning Act 2008 The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 The Building Act 1984 Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015
What powers do planning authorities have?	Allocate land for uses - Permit or restrict change of use - Regulate intensity use Permit or restrict new development
What is step one of planning legislation?	Application form is submitted to Local Authority with appropriate fee, plans and supporting information
What is step two of planning legislation?	The form is checked for accuracy, practicality of the proposed plans and policy guidance
What is step three of planning legislation?	Result of consulations are collected and uploaded onto a planning portal
What is the difference between a contentious and non contentious application	In a contentious application neighbours and local authorities are given power due to the conflict of interest In non contentious applications power is given to the planning committee
What is the difference between planning for large projects and small?	Usually in a large project the planning permission is sought before the proceedings with a detailed application
What are planning obligations	Under section 106 agreement permission which would not otherwise be granted, can be approved e.g in order to secure developer funding for affordable housing
What is a community infrastructure levy	Secure developer contributions to support the additional burdens cause by proposed development on both local and strategic infraturcture
The building act was prodused in what year and gives power to who?	1984 Power to the Secretary of State
What are the three primary goals of the building act?	1. Securing health and safety, welfare and convinience 2. Conservation of fuel and power 3. Preventing waste, undue consumption, misuse or contamination of water
What is contained in building regs 1-6?	Ciatations and Definitions
What is contained in building reg 7?	Materials and workmaship
What is contained in building reg 9?	Exemptions
What is contained in building reg 12-18	Notices, plans and certificates
What is contained in building reg 21-35?	Energy efficiency requirements
What is contained in building reg 36-37?	Water efficiency requirments
What is contained in building reg 38?	Fire safety regulations
What is contained in building reg 41-44?	Information on testing and commissioning
When was the health and safety at work act formed?	1974
What powers do HSE have?	Inspection and Enforcement
How can HSE enforce their powers?	Serve improvement notices Stop work with prohibition notices Serve prosecution fines
Who requires a company health and safety policy?	An business/company with over 5 employees
What are the employers duties under HSE?	Duty to appoint a competent person resposible for Health and Safety Duty to train all staff Duty not to endanger others by their actions or misuse
What does CDMR Stand for and what year was it released?	Construction Design & Managment Regulations 2015
What are CDM regulations?	Overarching set of regulations for management of health and safety in construction (other regulations apply to all industries)
What is the main focus of the CDM regulations?	Legal duties to manage health and safety in construction and maintenance operations by PREVENTION for whole life cycle Conseption - Handover
What does regulation 6 relate to in CDM and what are the stipulations?	Notification When work last more than 30 days When work last more than 500 person days
Under regulation 6 of CDM who is reposible for producing an F10 Form?	The F10 form should be provided by the client notifiying HSE of the proposed project
What are the minimum welfare facilities under CDM and what schedule can they be found in?	Schedule 2 Sanitary conveniences Washing facilties Drinking water Changing rooms and lockers Facilities and rest
Who are the duty holders under CDM?	Designer Principle Designer Principle contractor Contractor Client
What are the duties of the client?	making the decision to proceed with each stage of the project assembling the project team ensuring that sufficient time and resources are allocated for each stage ensuring that workers are provided with sufficient welfare arrangements
What are the duties of the principle contractor?	planning, monitoring and coordinating health and safety in the construction phase preparaing the construction phase plan carry out suitable site inductions provide sufficient welfare facilities provide for consultation with workers to secure their health and safety
What are the duties of the designer?	Duties include eliminating, reducing or controlling foreseeable risks that people may be exposed to through both the period of the construction work and when the completed building is in use should not start any design work until they are satisfied that the client understands there duties
What are the duties of the principle designer?	Duties include planning, monitoring and coordinating the pre-construction phase should help the client fulfill their duties including provision of pre-construction information, and checking that the construction phase plan is prepared sufficiently before the construction commences.
What are the duties of the contractor?	Duties include planning, monitoring and coordinating health and safety, includes providing each worker under their control with appropriate supervision, instructions and information. Duties also include liaison and cooperation with other duty holders
What are the core communication documents under CDM regs?	Pre construction information PCI (Appendix 2) Construction Phase Plan CPP (Appendix 3) The Health and Safety File (Appendix 4)
What is contained in building regulation 39?	Ventilation strategy

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