1985 Ed.]
Building (Construction) Regulations
[CAP. 123
B 33
[Subsidiary]
(2) Where grouting treatment has been carried out, adequate tests of the treated ground, to the satisfaction of the Building Authority, shall be made.
(3) Where the grout or the pressure from the grout may affect adjoining or nearby buildings, drainage, nullahs, sewers, streets, slopes or hillsides adequate precautionary measures, to the satisfaction of the Building Authority, shall be taken.
PART V
SITES AND FLOORS
40. (1) The ground surface within the external walls of every building shall be covered with a layer of concrete, not inferior to that designated Grade V concrete in regulation 19, finished smooth on the upper surface. Such concrete shall have a thickness of --
(a) not less than 150 mm of Grade V concrete where the concrete is laid on ground;
(b) not less than 100 mm where it is---
(i) not inferior to Grade V concrete and is laid on a consolidated bed consisting of clinker, broken bricks or other similar materials not less than 75 mm thick; or
(ii) not inferior to Grade III concrete; or
(iii) reinforced to comply with regulation 5.
(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any building which is---
(a) to be used solely-
(i) as a foundry or blacksmith's shop;
(ii) for the milling or storage of timber;
(iii) for the storage of acids and chemicals which are injurious to concrete;
(b) of 1 storey-
(i) open on 2 or more sides; or
(ii) intended to be used solely for the storage of builder's materials or plant; or
(iii) intended to be used solely as a greenhouse, or tool shed, and does not communicate by any door, window or other opening with any building to which paragraph (1) applies.
(3) Where in any part of a building the layer of concrete required by paragraph (1) is also a floor of the building, that layer shall be constructed of concrete not inferior to Grade III, not less than 100 mm thick, and laid on a consolidated bed not less than 75 mm thick constructed of clinker, broken bricks or other similar materials.
Covering of sites.
L.N. 294/76.
L.N. 394/76.
1985 Ed.]
Building (Construction) Regulations
[CAP. 123
B 33
[Subsidiary]
(2) Where grouting treatment has been carried out, adequate tests of the treated ground, to the satisfaction of the Building Authority, shall be made.
(3) Where the grout or the pressure from the grout may affect adjoining or nearby buildings, drainage, nullahs, sewers, streets, slopes or hillsides adequate precautionary measures, to the satisfac- tion of the Building Authority, shall be taken.
PART V
SITES AND FLOORS
40. (1) The ground surface within the external walls of every building shall be covered with a layer of concrete, not inferior to that designated Grade V concrete in regulation 19, finished smooth on the upper surface. Such concrete shall have a thickness of --
(a) not less than 150 mm of Grade V concrete where the
concrete is laid on ground;
(b) not less than 100 mm where/it is---
(i) not inferior to Grade V concrete and is laid on a consolidated bed consisting of clinker, broken bricks or other similar materials pot less than 75 mm thick; or
(ii) not inferior to Grade III concrete; or
(iii) reinforced to comply with regulation 5.
(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any building which is---
(a) to be used solely-
(i) as a foundry or blacksmith's shop;
(ii) for the milling or storage of timber;
(iii) for the storage of acids and chemicals which are injurious to concrete;
(b) of 1 storey-
(i) open on 2 or more sides; or
(ii) intended to be used solely for the storage of builder's materials or plant; or
(iii) intended to be used solely as a greenhouse, or tool shed, and does not communicate by any door, window or other opening with any building to which paragraph (1) applies.
(3) Where in any part of a building the layer of concrete required by paragraph (1) is also a floor of the building, that layer shall be constructed of concrete not inferior to Grade III, not less than 100 mm thick, and laid on a consolidated bed not less than 75 mm thick constructed of clinker, broken bricks or other similar materials.
Covering of sites.
L.N. 294/76.
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L.N. 394/76.
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