EXTERNAL WALL:

GENERAL NOTES:
This document to be read in conjunction with all drawings, structural 100mm x 50mm Timber Stud to internal skin with 100mm Celotex
calculations and manufacturers installation details. within inner stud work. Internal face to have 25mm foil back insulated
All construction to be in strict accordance with relevant British plasterboard to prevent thermal bridging.
Standards, Codes of Practice and Building Regulations to include
materials and workmanship standards.
DPC to be between existing masonry and timber studding.
All external walls to receive injected DPC at floor level.
Loft
All contractors and subcontractors must visit site to ascertain all existing (Storage)
conditions as ignorance of such will not give right to claim for additional
costs. All specifications and drawings are to be read together. Any INSULATION AT CEILING LEVEL:
discrepancies must be reported to the contract administrator prior to 100mm fibreglass insulation between joists with a further 170mm layer
undertaking work. placed cross direction over joists.
Ceiling to be finished with 12mm plasterboard and skim.
Builder to check all dimensions before commencement. 100mm fibreglass
No liability is accepted for any works commencing without full Local INTERNAL STUD PARTITIONING: insulation between joists
with a further 170mm
Authority Building Control approval. Internal stud partition to be constructed of 100x50mm timber framework Internal stud partition to be layer placed cross
constructed of 100x50mm direction
Gaining party wall agreements is the responsibility of the client. at maximum 600mm centres and finished with one layer of 12mm thick timber framework at over joists. Ceiling to be
maximum 600mm centres finished with 12mm
plasterboard to each face of the partition with skim finish. The whole of and finished with one layer plasterboard and skim.
DEMOLITIONS: the partition is to be insulated with 100mm of 12kg/m3 fibreglass of 12mm thick
plasterboard to each face
Demolish structures in accordance with BS 6187. insulation between studs. of the partition with skim
As depicted on the floor plans, subject to retention requirements
specified elsewhere, deconstruct/demolish walls where shown down to FIRST FLOOR:
finish. The whole of the
partition is to be insulated
with 100mm of 12kg/m3
Master
fibreglass insulation
top of ground bearing slab level only. 22mm thick Chipboard floor boards BS 1297 with moisture content of
6-10% to BSEN942 on Engineered joists. If traditional floor joist are to be
between studs.
Bedroom
LOCATION OF SERVICES: used, 220mm x 75mm @ 400 cntrs C24. Boards to be moisture resistant
Decommission existing services as necessary prior to commencement of in bathrooms. 12.5mm plasterboard with skim finish to ceiling (min mass
demolitions and alterations. Services affected by the works to be located per unit area 10kg/m2). 100mm quilt insulation (10kg/m2) to be placed
and positions marked. Main services to be located and marked. between joists. Joist Manufacturer to confirm size and specification of
first floor joists.
LIVE FOUL AND SURFACE WATER DRAINS: Joists to be doubled up under partitions spanning in same direction.
Protect drains and fittings still in use. Keep free of debris and ensure
normal flow during the works. Make good any damage arising from the GLAZING:
works and leave clean and in working order at completion of works. New Windows is to be double glazed with a 16mm air gap and Argon fill.
Pilkington K glass to be used to achieve 1.6 w/m2. All glazing to doors
SITE HAZARDS: and to windows below 800mm off the floor or within 300mm of doors to
Precautions: Prevent fire and/or explosion caused by gas and/or vapour be toughened.
from pipes etc.
Site operatives and general public: Protect from vibration, dangerous BEAMS: Engineered Floor
fumes and dust arising during the course of the works. 100mm quilt insulation
Steel to BS EN 10025-2 or BS EN 10210-1, as appropriate. Joists Span direction
(10kg/m2)
or domestic floor joists
Supply and install new structural elements, such as new beams,roof C24 220mm x 75mm @
to be placed between
joists.
ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS - UNKNOWN OCCURRENCES: structures, floor structures, bearings, and padstones according to 400 cntrs spanning max
5.61m
Give notice immediately of suspected asbestos containing materials Structural engineer's calculations and details.
discovered during deconstruction/demolition. Avoid disturbing such All new beams are to be encased in 2 layers of 12.5mm thick 100mm x 50mm Timber 100mm C20 concrete ground bearing floor slab, trowel finished
Stud to internal skin with smooth, laid on 1200G damp proof membrane lapped with
materials. Prepare and submit statutory risk assessments and details of plasterboard to achieve min 1/2 hour fire resistance, all joints to be filled 100mm Celotex within Injected DPC at floor level. 100mm Celotex under floor
inner stud work. Internal insulation with 25mm upstand to perimeter. Secondary DPM,
proposed methods for safe removal by an approved and licensed and staggered. face to have 25mm foil 150mm minimum selected hardcore fill compacted in
contractor. back insulated plasterboard maximum 150mm layers. Brick and dense blockwork below
to prevent thermal bridging. ground to have 1:3 sand-cement mortar with C20 concrete

SITE CONDITION AT COMPLETION OF DEMOLITIONS:

INTERNAL PLUMBING:
All new radiators are to have controllable thermostatic valves.
DPC to be between existing
masonry and timber
studding.
Living cavity fill to 225mm below floor level. Injected DPC to be
installed.

Clear away debris and leave site tidy upon completion of demolition Generally to be 'Hepworth' fittings. Internal waste pipes are to be to sizes
works. indicated on drawing and where pipe runs are in excess of 2.5m they are Room
to be 50mm diameter. All furniture generally to be fitted with 75mm
EXCAVATIONS: deep seal traps / "u" bends:-
Excavate drainage trenches to the necessary levels required. All trenches WC pan:- 100mm dia.
to be free from vegetation and to be protected from un-controlled Shower:- 42mm dia. All external walls to receive
injected DPC at floor level.
collapse and risk of falling into. WH Basin:- 32mm dia.

DRAINAGE: SOIL AND VENT PIPES

To be "OSMA" underground plastic drainage 100mm diameter, bedded
& surrounded in 150mm pea gravel. Where drains pass through a wall or
foundation a lintel or duct is to be inserted with an all round clearance
around the pipe of 150mm, this is to prevent any loads being exerted
onto the pipe. 50mm movement joint where passing through foundation.
All downpipes to have P'trap or gulley. New manholes to be 600mm
plastic up to 900mm deep.
Porosity test to be carried out.
Soakaways to be provided for storm water minimum 5m away from
buildings.
100mm dia. uPVC SVP to wc. Internal SVP's to have air admittance valve.
Internal SVP's to be encased in 38x50mm timber framework at
maximum 600mm centres covered with 12.5mm plasterboard and skim
finish with access panels at low level. SVP to be wrapped in 25mm thick
insulation where passing through habitable rooms. Soil Pipes are to
terminate 900mm above openable window.
COLD AIR INFILTRATION
To comply with Approved Document L 1.25 a-e.

RAINWATER GOODS:
100mm profiled gutters to square down pipes connected to rodable
All doors and windows to have mastic seals at perimeter of openings
externally and draft seals internally.
Loft hatches to include draft seals.
Section A:A-002 (1:25)
All dimensions to be checked on site
trapped gullies. Drainage connected into existing below ground drainage Service pipe penetrations to be sealed. All drainage positions and inverts to be checked on site.
system. Concealed services to be sealed where they penetrate floors and ceilings. No work to commence until receipt of Water authority
All rainwater goods to match existing.
approval.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS: It is the responsibility of the property owner to comply with the
To be in accordance with the latest I.E.E regulations. Final locations for
party wall act where building near to a boundary.
power points, switches and light fittings to be decided on site with client
& electrician. Provide a minimum of 2 low energy light fittings, ideally in Drawn
INTERNAL MODIFICATIONS SPECIFICATION lounge & master bedroom or hall having a luminous efficiency greater Revision Date Description
than 40 lumens per circuit-watt. By
FOUNDATIONS: New mechanical extract fans are to extract a min of 60L/s extractor to
kitchen, 30L/s extractor to utility, 15L/s extractor to bathroom operated
Existing footing are to be exposed and checked by "BCO" (Building off light switch with 15minute overrun.
Control Officer) All fans are to be ducted to external air through walls or through ducts to
roof.
GROUND FLOOR SLAB: All electrical work required to meet the requirement of Part P (Electrical Dot and Dabs
100mm C20 concrete ground bearing floor slab, trowel finished smooth, Safety) must be designed, installed , inspected & tested by a person
laid on 1200G damp proof membrane lapped with DPC at floor level. competent to do so. Timber Framing
100mm Celotex under floor insulation with 25mm upstand to perimeter. Prior to completion the council should be satisfied that Part P has been
Secondary DPM, 150mm minimum selected hardcore fill compacted in complied with. This may require an appropriate British Standard 7671
maximum 150mm layers. Brick and dense blockwork below ground to electrical installation certificate to be issued for the work by a person Plasterboard with minimum mass 25mm of unfaced mineral wool
have 1:3 sand-cement mortar with C20 concrete cavity fill to 225mm competent to do so. per unit area 15/Kg/m2, with absorbent material minimum
below floor level. Injected DPC to be installed. 75% of lighting to be energy efficient fittings. staggered joints. density 10Kg/m3 wrapped around
pipe.
SOCKETS AND SWITCHES
Low level socket outlets to be positioned 450mm above finished floor Section B:B (1:10) rc itect re t
level. switch outlets to be positioned 1050mm above finished floor level. Derby Office
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BS7671. Certificate to be provided. Stafford E. Tim@b-d-s.co.uk
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Radiators to be provided with thermostatic valve.

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75% of lighting to be energy efficient fittings.
New radiators with thermostatic valves to be provided from boiler.

Hearths to be min 75mm high & 50mm bigger than appliance on all
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