Building Regulations
What Is an RSJ Beam? A Guide to the Specification and Project Stages
Understand RSJ and UB terminology, read a beam specification and follow the steps from a proposed opening to an issued steel order.
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Building Regulations
Structural Engineering for an RSJ: What the Design Must Resolve
What to ask a structural engineer before an RSJ alteration: survey information, design deliverables, temporary works and approval responsibilities.
Building Regulations
Fire Protection for Steel Beams: Specify the Whole System
Understand board and coating fire-protection systems, the specification information to request and the records to retain before steelwork is covered.
Building Regulations
Building Control for an RSJ: Prepare the Design and Inspection Record
Prepare drawings, calculation revisions and inspection arrangements for an RSJ alteration, with links to the relevant approval guidance.
Building Regulations
Planning Permission and Building Regulations for an RSJ Alteration
Separate planning permission from Building Regulations and prepare project-specific questions for the relevant authorities.