4.6.3 Hazardous sites and ground hazards
Placement of engineered fill on hazardous sites shall be reported to NHBC before work on site commences and shall be specified to take account of any ground hazards.
Hazardous sites, as defined in the NHBC Rules, should be reported to NHBC in writing at least eight weeks before earthworks begin.
Details of ground hazards to be taken into consideration are given in Chapter 4.1 ‘Land quality - managing ground conditions’ and Chapter 4.2 ‘Building near trees’.
Last updated: 2nd January 2024