Quality assurance is at the heart of modular construction, which is why there are multiple regulations that come into play when designing and manufacturing modular buildings. Paragon Space is serious about ensuring quality and consistency across the board, with numerous guidelines being adhered to at all times.
Types of regulation
In a nutshell, building regulations for modular buildings cover the following areas:
Structural
Fire safety
Resistance to contaminants and moisture
Toxic substances
Resistance to sound
Ventilation
Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency
Drainage and waste disposal
Heat producing appliances
Protection from falling
Conservation of fuel and power
Access to and use of building
Glazing safety
Electrical safety
Construction Industry Council
The CIC creates policies that shape built environments so that they meet the needs and expectations of modern society. As a collective of construction experts, this organisation aims to enhance the industry to enable a greater positive impact on the world through responsible construction.
The Department of Communities and Local Government
The DCLG sets the standards for all types of building contracts. This includes confirming that the buildings are structurally reliable and equipped in line with national requirements for power and fuel usage.
Building Control Alliance
It isn’t just the initial condition of a building that matters, as its ongoing upkeep is also crucial. The Building Control Alliance monitors the maintenance of buildings to check that they remain safe and accessible, as problems and deterioration can occur over time.
Association of Specialist Fire Protection
The ASFP focuses on setting regulations in regard to fire safety within buildings. Another organisation is the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association (BASFA), which works closely with ASFP to make sure that fire sprinkler systems are in place where required and in full working order.
Department of Health
Dedicated to creating and maintaining regulations that protect public welfare, the codes put in place by the Department of Health prevent buildings from posing a risk to people with health conditions such as asthma.
UK Green Building Council
Environmental responsibility is more important than ever and Paragon Space is dedicated to supplying sustainable modular buildings. The UK Green Building Council’s job is to support the ongoing improvement of new build construction and explore ways to achieve a greener future.
Zero Carbon Hub
The Zero Carbon Hub was created to support the Climate Change Act, which is a commitment by the UK to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The organisation closed in 2016 but continues to offer valuable online guidance for the manufacturing of carbon zero homes and buildings.
Gas Safe Register
The Gas Safe Register protects the public from unsafe gas work through inspections and investigations. It’s also where you can find engineers in the UK who are officially registered for the installation of boilers, central heating systems and gas fuelled equipment.
Oil Firing Technical Association
When a building uses an off-grid gas supply, the Oil Firing Technical Association is there to set the standards for safe and efficient heating.
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