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ROBUST DETAILS ROADSHOP

Date

24th Aug 2012

Event Description

For our first event this year Fife Construction Forum are hosting the Robust Details Roadshow on behalf of Edinburgh Napier University – Institute of Sustainable Construction and Robust Details Ltd.  The first workshop is in Perth, further workshops may also be held depending on demand – so if you can’t attend but are interested please let us know.

The Robust Details Certification Scheme is for separating walls and floors in new build joined houses, bungalows and flats in order to meet new noise regulations.  Using the scheme avoids the need for pre-completion testing.  The workshop will answer all your questions about the scheme and show how you can use it both in design and application. 

Please note that as well as BAC and direct payment through Fife Construction Forum you can make direct payment through the Napier Store – the link is given here and on the attached PDF.  http://store.napier.ac.uk  In this case there is no need to complete the booking form as this will take place on-line as part of the purchase.

More information can be found on the web at www.robustdetails.com

Event Details: Robust Details RoadshowThere are also some limited exhibition opportunities at the Roadshow – if you are interested please contact Mick Kampff

E: Michael@fifeconstructionforum.com or M: 07850 189108

 

What is a Robust Detail?

A Robust Detail, for Part E of Building Regulations, is a separating wall or floor construction which has been assessed and approved by RDL.

In order to be approved, each Robust Detail must:

• be capable of consistently exceeding the performance standards given in Approved Document E to the Building Regulations for England and Wales.
• be practical to build on site.
• be reasonably tolerant to workmanship.

Robust Detail designs are pre-tested to higher standards than those required by Approved Document E of the Building Regulations before being approved by RDL. Therefore, if you build using Robust Details, you won't have to carry out pre-completion sound testing.

About RDL

Robust Details Limited (RDL) is a UKAS accredited product certification body. It is a non-profit distributing company limited by guarantee. The business started in May 2004, in response to the house-building industry's need for an alternative to pre-completion sound testing to satisfy Part E of the Building Regulations (England and Wales).. RDL funds the Part E Robust Details scheme primarily from plot registration fees. Other sources of income include income from Handbook sales, Handbook subscriptions and type approval fees.

Our Role

• Approve new Robust Details as a method of satisfying Building Regulations
• Manage the use of Robust Details in the house-building industry by enabling builders or their representatives to use them in new, attached homes
• Monitor the performance of Robust Details and withdraw any that consistently fail to meet the required standards
• Promote the use of Robust Details and publish information to help the industry improve the sound insulation performance of separating walls and floors in new homes
• RDL is the only body to undertake this role, under the authority of Statutory Instruments 2004 1465 & 1466

Event Keywords

Robust Details, Acoustics, Housing Design, Noise Regulations

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