Statutory guidance

Site preparation and resistance to contaminates and moisture: Approved Document C

Building regulation in England for the condition of the ground upon which a building is to be built.

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Approved Document C: site preparation and resistance to contaminates and moisture

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Details

The current edition covers the clearance or treatment of unsuitable material, resistance to contaminants and sub-soil drainage. Information on the resistance to moisture of floors, walls and roofs is included, with examples of damp proofing and ventilation provisions.

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Published 3 September 2013

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