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1.2What’s changed

Major technical changes

The following major technical changes have been made to this edition of the Standards:

  • Chapter 6.1 “External masonry walls” has been revised
  • Chapter 7.1 “Flat roofs, terraces and balconies” has been renamed and revised
  • Chapter 10.2 “Drives, paths and landscaping” has been revised.

Minor technical changes

  • Chapter 2.1 R3 Materials requirement - note referencing MMC removed
  • Chapter 6.3.7 – revised sound insulation requirements for rooms containing a WC and new guidance for the sound insulation of soil pipes in floor voids and SVPs
  • Chapter 6.8.23 – damp penetration and waterproofing now makes reference to DPC tray
  • Chapter 6.4.10 table 3 support of joist – reduction in end support requirement
  • Chapter 6.10.7 - clarification of protection against corrosion
  • Chapter 7.2.6 – added requirement for proprietary straps to meet the requirements of R3 and installed in accordance with manufacturers recommendations
  • Chapter 7.2.9 – bracing drawings amended for clarity
  • Chapter 7.2.20 – changed the code references to the colour codes which are used within BS EN 12588.

We have taken the opportunity to make a number of editorial changes throughout the document. This includes updating references to British Standards

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