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Not normally but I see Incipiens Mox said..

I wrote my own "Tree Protection Method Statement" but that was rather easier. Google can find templates for asbestos removal method statements but I've no idea if they are any more than section headings or have far too much content... https://www.haspod.com/documents/method-statements/asbestos-removal-template?gclid=CjwKCAjwhcjVBRBHEiwAoDe5x3fRgKgIoXVFKWV2_BgHu84hFZ2j9vaizwIjACKZStGPYZ1uM9MLoBoCjnQQAvD_BwE https://www.hsdirect.co.uk/product-information/method-statements/asbestos-removal-method-statement.html You can also find examples that other people have written for specific projects. This might be useful ... DIY Asbestos sample and test kit for £37.. https://asbestossamplesdirect.com/

I think the key word here might be "Alternatively". As I read it they are recommending further sampling or "Alternatively" send all the spoil to a licensed waste centre. That would probably be expensive so ideally you want to do what Declan proposed which is to dig some out, sample it and if no asbestos found send that lot for regular disposal. The question is can you write your own method statement that documents the process or will the BCO insist you get an expert to write it. I think it will need to include things like warnings to site workers for example.

even if same batch code I would check samples from a few boxes anyway. Would be a pain to find out half way through that you should have mixed the boxes.

I always thought 3D printed objects were fragile but someone told me recently that they are now 3D printing parts for direct use on F1 cars.

+1 to DECT phones. Get a set of 4 or 6 and scatter them around the house.

Can they mole under the road and you do the rest? https://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/property/2914930-Cost-of-impact-moling-under-house-to-install-new-water-pipe "..had it done for a new water supply pipe from the road under the driveway into the house, distance of about 10m, cost was £800." See also.. https://www.ofwat.gov.uk/households/supply-and-standards/getting-a-connection/#_How_much_should

We lived in Belgium for awhile and a lot of the light switches over there have that sort of arrangement. Looks like a European thing.

4) Tell them you will send the stair details when you have them. Sorry if you know this but guarding is not just about toughened glass it's about stopping you falling if the glass breaks. 5) Have they just made a mistake or does it have a window? If possible echo their words... "I can confirm bedroom 3 will have an escape windows with a clear opening width of ?? which is in excess of that required by Part B"

I know it's a pain but I don't think you have answered their questions with the detail they expect... 1) Your response to refers them to other drawings and hyperlinks which probably has the info but heck I would just tell them how many "minutes of fire resistance" the design provides as well a providing the references. 2) You are effectively saying "it will meet or exceed Building Regs". Where as they appear to want projected flow rates so they can check it will meet building Regs. 3) They want you to show how you will meet Part R. https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/517789/BR__PDF_AD__R__2016.pdf I think you need to tell them that the duct and cable between the "service providers access point" and the "occupiers network termination point" will be Cat ?? Cable supporting upto ?? Mb/s which is "well in excess of the 30 Mbps required of Approved Document R requirement R1". Part R also says developers should refers to PAS 2016 which has info on duct dimensions more in a moment.

I think the MVHR inlet vents on our system are about 4.5-5" in diameter. That's an area of about 10-12,000 sqmm so it seems reasonable to need a similar size duct or gap between rooms?

Useful list there. It's worth noting that the impact on a view from a public place is a material consideration that comes under impact on the landscape. If you are fighting an application allow plenty of time to read the "relevant policies". They can be very difficult to get your brain around as they frequently refer to other policies that may have been scrapped, superseded or "saved" when the government set up or abolished regional assemblies or introduced the NPPF.

+1 to what others have said. It's a problem for grain stores. They make dust which is an explosion risk and create static electricity to detonate it.

It's a DIY job. I change my own. Remember to chain and padlock the cylinders to the chassis of the van or someone will pinch them.

Should be zero rated to you. I would write back asking them to requote with it zero rated because the connection is for a new dwelling and refer to vat notice 708 paragraph 3.3.4b.... https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vat-notice-708-buildings-and-construction/vat-notice-708-buildings-and-construction

I never use it and only get the boiler cleaned/serviced every other year. Never seems very dirty.

"Warm roof construction" has all/most of the insulation above the rafters so that the rafters are on the warm side where no condensation should occur. Hence no ventilation of the rafters is needed. If the rafters or trusses penetrate the insulation it's a "cold roof construction". With a cold roof construction there must be some method of allowing water vapour to escape from the cold top side of the rafters. Either a ventilated void or a vapour permeable membrane. Both methods produce a "warm loft". The problem is that I think OSB is not considered vapour permeable... So there probably should be a ventilated void between the OSB and insulation. https://www.thenbs.com/knowledge/vapour-permeable-underlays-for-slate-and-tile-roofing So could you use open jointed softwood boarding instead of OSB?

When you lay your main sewer connection to the road it's usually bedded in gravel. I'm sure it's against the rule but it would be tempting to lay some perforated pipe in the trench along side the sewer and turn the whole thing into a giant soakaway.

Very good web site here for all things paving and drainage. Check out "D" the site index for drainage http://www.pavingexpert.com/ example http://www.pavingexpert.com/drain03.htm Try and grade the surface so it's slightly higher in the middle or at least avoid any hollows.

+1 As Nick said, you probably will need a new PRV but I wouldn't do it in that order. I wouldn't replace the PRV until after the bits have been checked and replaced if necessary. That's because for some reason PRV are prone to failing after they have been opened once or twice. I would start by checking the fill valves and the expansion vessel. If either are faulty replace those then change the PRV.

I needed to check my plot quickly so I spent a few hours tracking down the "Asset Register" for each utility and then I called them and asked if I could drop in later on same day to pick up a map. I had to tell them I was digging on site and had found a pipe/cable. They weren't very happy but I said I didn't need a meeting or anything and they agreed to leave a map in receiption for me to pick up later. They needed map references and scale required. Think carefully about the scale - they will probably rumble you if it won't fit on a sensible size sheet of paper or is way too small for your purpose. The plots were virtually identical to those my solicitor got some 4 weeks later. Afterwards it occurred to me that a solicitor might be a good source for their phone number and address. Finding that was the hard part.

If it's not too late I might have a 2005 Mk2 Ford Galaxy for sale soon. Only 215,000 miles. The special 5 speed gearbox (1,2,3,4,6) is in good condition :-) Doesn't drink petrol.

+1 See page 27 of the installation manual... http://net.grundfos.com/Appl/ccmsservices/public/literature/filedata/Grundfosliterature-4609706.pdf The shaft of the pump should be horizontal and it looks "tipped back" (possibly as much as 45 degrees) in the photo above.

In the op you mention that a pumping station is an option so is there a public sewer to pump to?

OK until the water level goes above the top of the down stairs loo ?