Cooper & Withycombe

BUILDING & ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS

117 Lonsdale Road

Barnes
SW13 9DA

Alterations and Extension

Project Structural Specification

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GENERAL

1. Scope of Work
This specification is to be read in conjunction with all relevant project information
produced by Byds + Associates and describes the structural works for the internal
alterations and extension of the existing semi-detached property including: -

1. Mass concrete pad and strip footings to extension.

2. Isolated steel beams within existing house.
3. Timber floors and roof (including alternative proprietary system floors if required.)
4. Part pre-cast concrete floor to ground floor.

2. Standards and Relevant Documents

All work is to comply with relevant legislation, British and European Standards and
current good practice, together with the following specifications:

British and European Standards

BS EN 1990 (ECO): Basis of structural design
BS EN 1991 (EC1): Actions on Structures
BS EN 1993 (EC3): Design of steel structures
BS EN 1995 (EC5): Design of timber structures
BS EN 1996 (EC6): Design of masonry structures
BS 8000 Workmanship on Building Sites

Specifications
D20: Excavation and Filling
E60: Pre-cast concrete
F: Masonry
G10: Structural Steelwork
G20: Timber framed structure

3 Specialist Firm/sub-contractor
A suitably experienced firm shall be employed for the supply of proprietary components
or works using specialist equipment or techniques.

4 Safety
The promotion of health and safety is considered a fundamental objective of this
Project. This should be reflected in the construction and management process and
take account of National and European legislation and current good practice.

Health & Safety

Comply with all statutory requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act and the
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. It is assumed that once
appointed and before work commences on site, the main contractor will act as
Principal Contractor on behalf of the Client. Method Statements and Risk Assessments
for the materials and operations should be produced prior to commencement of the
works.

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5 Hazards & Risk Assessments

The following hazards have been identified in developing the project design:

Site Location – Is within a residential area adjacent to a main road alongside the River
Thames.

Existing Building – The property is a semi-detached, 3-storey building incorporating a

previous loft/attic extension. It is of masonry construction with timber floors and roof
structures. It is proposed to demolish most of the interior of the building whilst
retaining the external and party wall. Adequate support and restrain systems will be
required during the works.

Overall Structural Stability – Provide adequate, robust and fully braced temporary
propping, bracing and lateral tying as required to suit the contractors’ proposed
sequence and method of working for installation of structural components.

Excavation – Depth, stability and potential ground water inflows need to be taken
account of in execution of ground works, together with the proximity to the existing
buildings and trees.

Services – Drainage, electrical, gas and plumbing service routes/ducts are believed to
be present.

Beams - Steelwork and Frame - A method statement describing handling and

installation methods/sequence will be required for all heavy components. The
contractor should ensure that safe handling methods in accordance with current HSE
guidelines are used.

The Contractor should review the project to identify other hazards including those
which will remain for others to address at the Project Completion.

Risk Assessments and appropriate Method Statements should be produced by the

Contractor before work commences. These should be reviewed and developed by the
contractor.

AVAILABLE INFORMATION

6 Project Drawings
Cooper & Withycombe’s project drawings
Byds + Associates architectural drawings

7 Ground Conditions
The site is believed to be underlain by superficial deposits of alluvium overlying the
London Clay.

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8 Constraints
The nature and condition of the existing site and buildings should be allowed for
in proposed Method Statements and Sequence of Work.

Party Wall agreements/awards will need to be taken into account in planning and
executing the works.

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D20 EXCAVATION AND FILLING

MATERIALS

1. Hardcore
Hard stone, concrete, coarse gravel, sound slag or hard broken brick, free from
rubbish or other deleterious matter, capable of passing in every direction a ring of
diameter not greater than two thirds bed thickness, subject to a maximum diameter of
75mm and graded so that when compacted filling is dense without voids.

2. Granular Fill
Gravel and Stone to BS 882.

Type 1 and Type 2 Granular fill materials to comply with HA/DOT Specification for
Highway Works Clauses 803 & 804.

3. Sand
Sharp sand to BS 882

4. Concrete
Mass Concrete in the foundations shall be FDN2 OR ST 2 in accordance with BS 8500
– 1 and BS EN 206 – 1 Parts 1 & 2.

5. Geotextile
Permeable synthetic non-woven geotextile fabric to assist drainage and strength
enhancement of soil.
Terram 1000 or equivalent

6. Compressible Material/Void Former

Proprietary low density/ high compressibility polystyrene or polyurethane void forming
material. Claymaster or equivalent.

7. Drypack

To be 1:3 Cement: sand mixed with water sufficient only that it is mouldable by hand.

WORKMANSHIP

8. General
All work on site is to be executed in accordance with BS 8000: Section 1 unless
otherwise specified.

9. Temporary Supports
Ensure sides of all excavations are adequately supported including supporting where
necessary the existing structure. See also BS 8000: Part 1: Clause 3.3.7. This may
include temporary struts to the existing foundations during underpinning operations.

10. Foundations
All foundations should be located centrally below structure above unless directed
otherwise. Founding levels shall be agreed with Cooper & Withycombe and the
Building Control Officer when first foundations are dug.

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All foundations bottoms should be approved by the Building Control Officer before
proceeding.

Foundation bottoms must not be left exposed. Should these need to be left either
overnight or longer periods then either:-
(a) Minimum 150mm soil be left for removal immediately before casting.

(b) Min 75mm Grade ST 2 concrete blinding be cast.

It should be ensured all concrete is adequately compacted after placing and that all
trench / base voids are filled. Where it is necessary to form construction/day work
joints:-

(1) A shear key or dowel joint should be provided.

(2) The previous concrete face should be cleaned before proceeding with
concreting.

11. Pinning up of the existing structure from new foundations

Where underpinning foundations are shown to the existing structure these are to be
constructed sequentially in lengths not exceeding 1.2m. A suitable gap, approximately
75mm, shall be left between the top of the new foundation / substructure wall and the
underside of the existing structure to facilitate “Pinning Up.”

“Pinning Up” shall be by compacting dry pack material solidly into the void between the
new foundation / substructure wall and the existing structure and shall be undertaken a
minimum of 24 hours after the construction of the foundation / substructure wall.

A minimum of 3 days shall elapse after “Pinning Up” before removal of the temporary
propping.

Dry pack material to be 1:3 cement: sand mixed with water sufficient only that it is
slightly mouldable by hand.

12. Adjacent Structure

Ensure that existing footings are not undermined by excessive excavation. Where
material/soil is lost this must be reinstated with concrete or as otherwise directed by the
Building Control officer or Cooper & Withycombe Ltd. Also ensure that where
separation or a movement joint is required that this is achieved in practice by either
using a polythene separating membrane or joint filler board.

13. Compressible Material

Ensure that compressible material is held in position as such that it will not be
displaced during the construction operation. The compressible material is to be used
where required to comply with BCO/NHBC requirements and particularly where there
is a risk of heave due to trees or their previous removal on shrinkable clay soils.

14. Compaction and Fill

Compaction of Type 1 and Type 2 Granular Fill to comply with Highways Agency
Specification of Highway Works Clause 612.

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15. Hygiene
All work should comply with the HSE requirements for ground works.

16. Environmental Matters

The Contractor shall take account of all National, European Legislation together with
any local Environmental Health and Environmental Agency Regulations in respect of
materials found on or arising from the Works and their disposal. The Engineer should
be immediately notified when any material or substance is found which is likely to
harm or be hazardous to health and the environment. The relevant Authority should
also be notified and the action taken advised to the Engineer.

Records shall be maintained of the methods and disposal routes of all materials
arising from the Works. These shall be provided to the Engineer when requested at
the Contractor’s expense.

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E60: PRECAST CONCRETE

1. British Standards
All work is to comply with BS 8110 Parts 1, 2 and 3 together with all
amendments or revisions and BS8000: Part 2 Code of Practice for Concrete
Work.

2. Health & Safety

The design and installation of all pre-cast concrete must comply with the
requirements of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.

. GENERAL

3. All reinforced or pre-stressed pre-cast concrete floor units are to be supplied

under the British Standards Institution Scheme for Registered Firms of
assessed capability for the manufacture of pre-cast concrete elements and
floor units. The use of such units is subject to the following conditions:-

(a) Both the firm and the product to be registered by the B.S.I.

(b) Design and detail of the units is to be the Contractor's responsibility.

(c) Drawings and calculations are to be submitted for approval. Tables of

values which have been independently assessed and authorised under
Part B of the Technical Schedule of the Registered Firms Scheme may
be accepted as part of the calculations.

MATERIALS

4. Concrete
Except for the concrete mix design, which is the pre-cast concrete
manufacturer's responsibility, reinforced concrete and its constituent materials
is to be in accordance with BS8110 and BS8000: Part 2.

5. Infill Blocks
Blocks are to be tongueless size 440 x 215 x 100mm manufactured to BS 6073
with a minimum compressive strength of 7.0/mm², and transverse load capacity
of 3.5kN on a span of 420mm.

DESIGN

6. Responsibility for the design and detailing of the work rests with the Contractor
notwithstanding any acceptance or approval of the design or details by the
Engineer.

7. Submit with tender, outline description of the proposed construction with

standard data sheets for the floor systems.

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8. Three copies of drawings and calculations are to be submitted for approval by

the Engineer and the Local Authority under Building Regulations before
commencement of any production.

9. No modifications are to be made from the accepted drawings without prior

approval.

10. The pre-cast construction is to be of pre-cast, pre-stressed concrete beams

with hollow concrete infill pots, or blocks spanning between the walls or beams
indicated on the drawings. Overall depth of the units is to be nominal 150mm,
or 225mm, to suit span and applied loads.

11. Design Loads on Plan shall be the worst combination of:-

House
(a) Dead Load of the Concrete Construction

(b) Dead Load of Finishes: (s/w not included) 2.0 kN/m²

(c) Imposed Loads: Live 1.5 kN/m²

12. Design of floor units to include for all serviceability criteria as detailed in BS
8110, should a tiled floor finish in some areas be classed as a brittle finish.

13. Self weight not to exceed 2.5kN/m2 for 150mm deep and 3.0kN/m2 for 225mm
deep.

14. Fire Resistance to be 1 hour.

Construction to comply with BS 8110 Part 2 Section 4.

15. The pre-cast concrete designers are to ensure compliance with the
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations, especially Regulation 13
- Designers' Duties. Hazards associated with the design should be identified
and risk assessments/method statements produced where the hazards cannot
be removed.

TIES TO MASONRY

16. Ties to masonry abutting concrete slabs to be provided in accordance with BS

5628.

CONSTRUCTION AND ERECTION

17. Generally, construction and erection of pre-cast concrete elements should

comply with BS 8ll0 except where modified by this Specification.

18. The joints between beams and blocks should be grouted after installation in
accordance with the Manufacturer’s recommendations. Before grouting the

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joints the beams and blocks should be brushed and hosed clean and the
blocks and beams ‘wetted’ to prevent the water being absorbed from the grout
mix. A minimum 1.4 cement: sharp sand shall be used.

19. The Floor Supplier should advise at tender stage of any temporary propping
required during construction.

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1.0 GENERAL

1.1 British Standards

All masonry work is to comply with the following British Standards unless otherwise
specified:-

BS.5628: Structural use of Masonry

BS.8000: Workmanship on Building Sites

Part 3: Code of Practice for Masonry

2.0 MATERIALS

2.1 Bricks

2.1.1 Bricks shall be hard, sound, square and clean. Clay bricks shall be well burned and in
respect of size shall comply with BS.3921: 1974.

2.1.2 Common bricks shall be flettons (clay pressed or wire cut) with minimum characteristic
crushing strength 20N/mm2 shall be obtained from an approved manufacturer.

2.1.3 Clay facing bricks shall be in accordance with architectural requirement to match existing

2.1.4 Engineering bricks shall comply with BS.3921 Class B.

2.2 Blocks

2.2.1 Common Blocks shall be solid medium dense concrete, maximum density 1800 kg/m3,
minimum compressive strength 7N/mm2 and be suitable for below ground floor use and as
a base for a rendered wall finish.

2.3 Constituents

2.3.1 Cement: Ordinary portland cement to BS.12.

2.3.2 Lime: High calcium lime or semi-hydraulic lime to conform to requirements of

BS.890.

2.3.3 Sand: For mortar should comply with the requirements of BS.1200 and the
grading shall be shown in Table 1 of BS.1200. Sand which has been in
contact with seawater shall not be used unless the Engineer is satisfied
that it is washed adequately and with no trace of deleterious salts remain.

2.3.4 Water: Clean and free from any harmful impurity. Where the quality of the supply
is doubtful, water shall be tested in accordance with BS.3148.

2.4 Admixtures

2.4.1 Calcium Chloride or additives based on calcium chloride shall not be used.

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Plasticizers shall conform to the requirements of BS.4887: Part 1 and shall be used only
with the approval of the Contract Administrator.

Where the Contractor requests their use, you should specify the precautions to be taken
to ensure strict compliance with the Manufacturer's recommended dosage rates.

2.5 Brickwork Reinforcement

2.5.1 6mm dia. Grade 316 Helical Stainless Steel bars suitable for remedial reinforcement of
existing walls.

Manufacturer and Reference :

Helifix Helibar or equivalent.

2.6 Restraint straps/ties

2.5.1 Proprietary galvanised mild steel restraint straps, minimum section 5mm x 30mm. length to
suit location.
Manufacturer: Expamet / BAT or equivalent.

2.6 Wall Ties

2.6.1 To be proprietary Grade 316 stainless steel ties complying with The Building Regulations Part
E, BS 5628 and DD140 Type 4.
Manufacturer and Reference: Ancon Building Products Staifix HRT4 or equivalent

2.7 Wall Starter System

2.7.1 To be a proprietary stainless steel extension wall system capable of accommodating some
longitudinal and differential movement.
Manufacturer and reference: Ancon Building Products 36/8 wall Extension System or
equivalent.

2.8 Lintels

2.8.1 To be proprietary Grade 316 stainless steel lintels suitable for the seafront location are to
provide a minimum design life in excess of 25 years, complying with all aspects of the
Building Regulations and current standards. Lintels to be selected to suit the design criteria
specified on the Project Drawings, design calculations to be provided by the supplier if
requested by the Project Designers. Manufacturer: IG Lintels or equivalent.

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3.0 WORKMANSHIP

3.1 All work on site is to be executed in accordance with BS.8000: Part 3 and BS.5628: Part 3.

3.2 Mortar Group Designations

3.2.1 Work below d.p.c. - Class (i)

3.2.2 Work above d.p.c.- Class (iii)

3.3 Pointing

3.3.1 External: See Architect’s specification.

3.3.2 Internal: Raked joints above FFL to receive plaster finish flush pointing below FFL.

3.4 D.P.C.s

3.4.1 To be laid strictly in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

3.5 Wall Ties

3.6.1 Density and positioning of ties to be in accordance with BS 5628, generally:

• Minimum 900mm horizontal and 450mm vertical centres.
• Should be evenly distributed, except around openings, and preferably be staggered.
• Positioned at 225mm vertical centres around openings and adjacent to movement
joints.
• Maximum 450mm horizontal centres over openings.
• Minimum 50mm embedment each end.

3.7 Lintels

To be installed strictly in accordance with manufactures recommendations on mortar bed.

Minimum 150mm bearing unless otherwise directed or required by manufacturer.

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G10: STEELWORK

GENERAL

1. Specification
All materials, workmanship and testing shall be in accordance with the current edition
and revisions of the National Structural Steelwork Specification for Building
Construction, 5th Edition, published by the British Constructional Steelwork Association
Ltd, except as may be amended by this Particular Specification.

The National Structural Steelwork Specification is obtainable from the British

Constructional Steelwork Association Ltd, 4 Whitehall Court, Westminster, London
SW1A 2ES.

2. Particular Specification
This Particular Specification is to be read wholly in conjunction with the National
Structural Steelwork Specification and all relevant drawings and other information
relating to the Project.

3. Steelwork Sub-contractor
A Specialist firm should be employed for the fabrication and erection of the structural
steelwork. The name of the proposed firm shall be submitted with the Tender.

MATERIAL

4. Steel
Weldable structural steel to BS EN 10025-1 and 2: S275 and S355 (for hollow
sections) suitable for hot dipped galvanising shall be used unless otherwise indicated
on the Project Drawings.

5. Cold Rolled Steelwork

Proprietary pre-galvanised cold rolled sheet structural steel section Grade S355 or as
otherwise required by manufacturer.

6. Fasteners
Bolts shall be of grade 8.8 Minimum 4 No M16 per connection. The finish must be
compatible with the finish applied to the Structural Steelwork.

DESIGN

7. General
The Steelwork Sub-contractor shall design all connections not given on the Drawings,
in accordance with:
(a) The unfactored loads and other information provided on the Project drawings.
(b) BS EN 1993 1-8.

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8. Details and calculations shall be submitted for all connections designed by the
Steelwork Sub-Contractor.

FABRICATION DRAWINGS

9. Holes. All holes shall be drilled, unless otherwise agreed. Holes up to a maximum
12mm diameter may be punched.

WORKMANSHIP

10. No special requirements.

ERECTION

11. A method statement is to be given, describing the proposed sequence of erection.

SURFACE TREATMENT

12. General
The steelwork is to be painted or treated to provide a durability (Life to First Major
Maintenance) for up to 20 years in accordance with BS EN 12944 for a C2
Environment – Low – Internal damp/Cavities, with a functional finish unless otherwise
required by the Project Architect. A minimum 1-hour fire protection either by
intumescent paint or fire board protection shall be provided to all steelwork supporting
floors or walls.

13. Surface Preparation

Immediately after fabrication the steelwork shall be blast cleaned to minimum SA2.5 or
other surface standard specified for the type of coating which is to be applied, in
accordance with the Swedish Standard SIS.05 59 00 and NSSS Clause 11.2.2

14. Galvanising
Where noted on the Project Drawings steelwork is to be hot dipped galvanised after
surface preparation to provide a design life in excess of 25 years in accordance with
BS5493 and BS EN ISO 14713-1.

15. Repair of Damaged Coatings

The Steelwork Sub-contractor shall clean all damaged or defective coated areas and
make good after erection, prior to final protective coatings. High build zinc rich paint
shall be used to repair damage to zinc and metallic coatings.

16. Final Protective or Decorative Coatings

The final steelwork protection for a functional finish is to be Zinc Phosphate to dry film
thickness min. 125 micro using Leighs Paints Epigrip Zinc Phosphate Buildcoat or
equivalent unless otherwise noted or a decorative finish is required. All paint finishes
should be compatible with any intumescent paint finishes if these are to be applied.

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17. Steelwork Partially Embedded in Concrete

Provide the specified protective coatings to exposed parts of the steelwork and carried
at least 75mm into the concrete. When embedded steel, is less than 300mm, apply
specified coating system, excluding finish coats, to the whole length of the component.
Except as stated above, do not apply protective coating to steelwork to be encased. All
steelwork to have shop preparation as Clause 15.

18. Steelwork Partially Embedded in Brickwork

Provide the specified protective coating system except finish coat. Steelwork to be
given 2 coats of 60 microns of black bitumen before being embedded. The Contractor
is to ensure the compatibility of the black bitumen with the protective paint system
used.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

19. Quality Assurance is to be as set out in NSSS Section 10. No independent inspection
of the Steelwork is required.

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G20: TIMBER FRAMED STRUCTURE

GENERAL

1. Standards and Relevant Documents

All work is to comply with relevant legislation, British and European Standards and
current good practice including but not exclusive to:

British Standards
BS 5268 Structural Use of Timber
BS 5628 Structural Use of Masonry
BS 6399 Design Loadings for Buildings
BS 8000 Workmanship on Building Sites

Specifications
TRADA Specification and details for timber frame construction

Other Relevant Documents

The Building Regulations
Building Research Establishment Digests

2. Health & Safety

The design and installation of the timber framed structure must comply with the
requirements of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.

3. Scope of Work

In addition to the structural timbers shown on the project drawings, the work covered
by this design portion is for an alternative to the solid timber joists if required to
accommodate services. The Specification comprises the fabrication design detailing,
fabrication and erection of the timber floor structure shown on the Architect's drawings.
To include:
• ‘Easi’ joists or equivalent proprietary truss joists and plywood sheathing to
span and fit between new steel beams or bearing onto walls or new timber
stud framing, depth 200mm.
• All ‘strongbacks’ bracing, straps, clips, fittings and infill timber required by the
design.

MATERIALS

4. Timber
Graded Softwood.
To be stress graded and marked to current National and European Standards.
Grade strength class to be as indicated on the Project Drawings. Minimum C16 (SC3)
& C24 (SC4).
Regularised surface finish.

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Commodity Specification C 8. Type/desired service life: CCA, 40 years.
Moisture content at time of erection:

Un-graded Softwood for Non-Structural Use

To be free from decay, insect attack (except pinhole borers) and with no knots wider
than half the width of the section. Surface finish: Sawn.
Preservative treatment as British Wood Preserving and Damp-proofing Association
Commodity Specification C 8. Type/desired service life: CCA 40 years.
Moisture content at time of erection:

5. Trussed Joist

Composite timber trussed joists using continuous laminated timber flanges and either
galvanised mild steel open web truss connections, OSB or plywood centre web
designed as a manufactured product to achieve a ‘silent’ floor and for use in both floors
and roof construction. The floor system shall incorporate ‘strongbacks’ or similar to
control dynamic response.

All adhesives are to be waterproof and members dimensionally stable. The system is
to have British Board of Agreement certification or equivalent.

Manufacture and reference.

Easi joists.

6. Tie Down Straps

Galvanised mild steel 30 x 3mm cross section 100mm cranked end minimum 900mm
long and to comply with Building Regulations/NHBC requirements.
Manufacturer and reference - BAT or equivalent

7. Lateral Restraint Straps

Galvanised mild steel not less than 30 x 5mm cross section, 150mm cranked end and
min 900mm long to comply with Building Regulations/NHBC requirements.
Manufacturer and reference: BAT or equivalent

8. Framing Anchors

Galvanised mild steel pinched holed framing anchors suitable for size of timber
components and loads applied.
Manufacturer and reference: BAT or equivalent.

9. Fixing Generally

Nails, screws and bolts to be galvanised, sherardized or stainless-steel subject to

design requirements and preservative treatment used.

10. Fasteners

Generally, to be in accordance with BS 5268 Part 3, Clause 6. Punched metal plate

fasteners shall be manufactured from either hot-dip galvanised plain sheet or coil in

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BS 1449 Part 2.

Nails or other fasteners shall be protected against corrosion by hot-dip galvanised,

sherardizing or other suitable treatment.

11. Plywood

Shall comply with BS 5268 Parts 2 and 3, Clause 5.

12. Adhesives

Shall comply with performance type WBP in accordance with BS 1204 Part 1.
The species of timber, adhesive and wood preservative or flame retardant should be
compatible.

PRESERVATIVE TREATMENT

13. To be as specified by the Architect and to be in accordance with BS 5268 Part 5.

DESIGN

14. Where a proprietary floor system is used, responsibility for the design detailing of the
work rests with the Specialist Timber Frame Contractor notwithstanding any
acceptance or approval of the design or details by the Architect/Engineer.

15. An outline description of the proposed construction, together with typical calculations
shall be submitted with the tender/quotation.

16. Three copies of drawings and calculations, indicating the information listed in BS 5268,
are to be submitted for approval by the Engineer and Local Authority, under Building
Regulations, before commencement of any production.

17. No modifications are to be made from the accepted drawings without prior approval.

18. The timber frame structure shall be designed for the worst combination of loadings in
accordance with BS 5268 for the loads specified.

19. Infill timbers shall also be designed for the worst combination of loadings in
accordance with BS 5268.

20. The floor shall be designed to have adequate stability in accordance with BS 5268 to: -

(i) ensure the floor structure acts as a rigid component capable of transmitting
forces to the buttressing elements.
(ii) ensure the floor joists are held in the position assumed in their design.
(iii) comply with floor covering requirements for ventilation.

21. The timber frame structure shall also be capable of resisting, without damage, all
reasonable transportation and erection forces.

22. The timber frame designers are to ensure compliance with the Construction (Design
and Management) Regulations, especially Regulation 11 - Designers' Duties.

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 Hazards associated with the design should be identified and risk assessments/method
statements produced where the hazards cannot be removed.

DESIGN INFORMATION

23. Building Location

117 Lonsdale Road, Barnes, SW13 9DA
Local authority: London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames

24. Proposed works

Erection of a single-storey extension to the rear and reconstruction of interior of the
house.

25. Member Spacing/Sizing

Timber frame component spacing and sizes to be determined by the designer subject
to: -
• Max. spacing -400mm.
• Min. width of members - 45mm.
• Max. first floor joist depth – 200mm-220mm

26. Dead Loads of Materials

Description

First Floor
Finishes, including insulation and sheathing 0.30
Soffit 0.20
Note: Additional load to U/S 1st Floor: Services

The dead load of the timber frame structured elements is to be calculated by the timber
frame designer designer. It should take account of the use of tiled floors in bathrooms.

27. Imposed loads

To be in accordance with BS 6399. Specific Imposed load requirements are:

First Floor kN/m2

Live 1.50
Non-located Partitions 0.50
TOTAL 2.00

28. Wind Loads

To be calculated in accordance with BS 6399 for the site location.
Allowance should be made for the roof structure/trusses to restrain the wall plate to the
top of the external walls.

29. Assumptions
It should be noted that the building structure will be masonry with timber floors and roof
and isolated steel framing.

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 FABRICATION AND ERECTION

30. To be in accordance with BS 5268.

31. The contractor shall allow for all handling and craneage necessary for the works and
sequencing required.

32. Where proprietary fixings and supports are used, these should be appropriate for the
location and nature of loads to be applied and installed fully in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations.

LOAD TESTING

33. Load tests will be required on trussed rafters where the adequacy of the design cannot
be demonstrated by theoretical analysis.

34. Load tests will also be required if there is any doubt as to whether the trussed rafter
complies with the design and quality criteria.

35. The load test procedure and acceptance shall be in accordance with BS 5368 Part 3,
Section 8.

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