CONSTRUCTION NOTES
All work to be in accordance with the latest Building Regulations.
All construction work should be carried out by a competent builder.
The builder is responsible for all temporary supports and is to ensure that the structure is adequately supported during the works.
Steel beams are heavy components and may require mechanical lifting aids.
All weak or damaged masonry is to be re-built. Supporting masonry to comply with BS 5628.
Steel beam end bearings to be located on substantial load bearing masonry walls or piers. The minimum end bearing length at supports to be 100mm where the beam is at right angles to the wall. Where the beam is spanning in the same plane as the wall, the minimum end bearing length is 225mm.
Existing foundations are assumed to be adequate, however, this is subject to exposing the existing foundations and an inspection for the satisfaction of the Building Control Officer.
Steel beam end bearings not to clash with or be located near the end bearings of existing beams or existing lintels.
Steel beam end bearings not to be located directly above existing lintels or openings. Where steel beam end bearings are located above new lintels, the lintel manufacturer's permission will be required.
Steel beams to be encased in fireline board to achieve ½ hour fire resistance in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.
Unless agreed otherwise, all steel to steel connections are to be designed by the steelwork fabricator.
GENERAL
£70 non-refundable deposit required on instruction.
Drawings and calculations will be issued in PDF format attached to an email.
The structural calculations are based upon information provided by the client, should any variation between site conditions and the information provided by the client be identified, these calculations may be void.
Do not order steel beams or start construction work before calculations have been approved by Building Control.
Payment in full is required prior to the release of the calculations and the DWG file.