What does the Labc do?
LABC (Local Authority Building Control) is the national organisation that represents local authority building control departments in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Each local authority provides a service to make sure building work complies with building regulations.
What is LABC approval?
LABC Assured (previously Registered Details) is a one-off building regulations and standards assessment process for England, Wales and Scotland. As the only scheme of its kind supported by all local authorities, LABC Assured can: Streamline the building regulations application process.
What are accredited construction details?
Accredited construction details (ACDs) are a set of standardised junction details developed in 2002 that can be followed to ‘design out’ thermal bridges in compliance with the energy efficiency requirements (Part L) of the Building Regulations.
What does Labc cover?
Our LABC Warranty protects your new home from structural damage that may occur during the first ten years after your home is completed. If you decide to sell your home before your warranty expires, our LABC Warranty is fully transferrable, making your property more attractive to buyers and lenders.
Who owns Labc?
LABC is a trading name of District Surveyors Association Ltd.
How are cavity walls constructed?
A cavity wall is composed of two masonry walls separated by an air space. The inner wall may be constructed of masonry units such as concrete block, structural clay, brick or reinforced concrete. These two walls are fastened together with metal ties or bonding blocks. The ties strengthen the cavity wall.
Does LABC warranty cover deposit?
What does it cover? The cover provided by a structural warranty varies greatly by provider but can include: Deposit protection – should the developer become insolvent during the build this protects the homeowner’s deposit.
Do I need an NHBC certificate to get a mortgage?
Some recently built properties have a Lack of NHBC or Architect’s Certificate. A lender will normally expect such a cover to be in place in respect of any property which is less than 10 years old and will be reluctant to provide a mortgage on the property.
What are the construction details of a LABC building?
LABC Registered Construction Details. Registered Construction Details are a set of thermal details designed to minimise heat loss through weak points in the building envelope. This is vital to the performance of the building.
How is the LABC warranty technical manual written?
The LABC Warranty Technical Manual has been written by our technical experts to provide guidance on meeting the technical standards required at different stages of construction. It is clearly divided into building parts, each containing advice on different construction methods and/or materials that can be used at each stage of the build.
What can LABC be used for in a project?
Customers are allowed to download and use them for project work during design, final plans, specification, energy assessments, SAP calculations and construction phases. They may be embedded in drawings and specifications etc.