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Information on inspecting garden and boundary walls
When and how to tell neighbours about building works on party walls, what to do if you've been notified of works, how to come to an agreement
You must tell your neighbours if you want to carry out any building work…
You must tell your neighbour if you want to: build on or at the boundary…
You must give notice to your neighbour between 2 months and a year before…
Once you’ve given notice your neighbour can: give consent in writing…
You must appoint a surveyor if you and your neighbour can’t agree. You can…
When carrying out building works you must: avoid causing unnecessary…
Product Safety Report for Aisilan Magni Wall Lamp presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Product Safety Report for Aisilan Dag Wall Lamp presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Product Safety Report for Gremlin Wall Lamp QB279 presenting a serious risk of electric shock as the product is not adequately earthed.
This guidance aims to explain how the provisions of the existing HS2 Acts and expected future HS2 legislation interacts with the Party Walls Act 1996.
Product Safety Report for Scentsy Rose Gold Ceramic Mini Warmer Base with Wall Plug presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
DECC commissioned BRE to undertake research to improve understanding of the performance of solid wall properties in the UK.
Calculate nutrient budgets for developments in the catchment of Roman Walls Loughs SAC.
Guidance for designers, surveyors, project managers and installers about retrofit internal wall insulation.
Following a review and consultation, the government has introduced regulations to extend the scope of the ban on combustible materials used in and on the external walls of buildings over 18 metres in height.
Product Safety Report for Wall Light XTF02 presenting a high risk of electric shock.
Product Safety Report for wall light presenting a high risk of electric shock.
Guidance on the inspection, maintenance and rehabilitation of masonry waterfront walls.
Information on carrying out building work under the Party Wall etc Act 1996, or what to do if your neighbour tells you they're about to carry out work.
Divisional letter dated 18 June 2013 about the publication of a revised edition of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 explanatory booklet.
Answers to frequently asked questions on Approved Document F, which sets standards for ventilation in new dwellings.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the stone wall supplement - difficult sites item.
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