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Build-Zone Technical Manual<br />

<strong>Contents</strong><br />

SECTION CHAPTER PAGE<br />

Part 1 Introduction 1: 1<br />

1.1 Build-Zone and the Technical Manual 1: 2<br />

1.2 Partners 1: 3<br />

1.3 How We Operate 1: 4<br />

1.4 Criteria for Technical Audits 1: 5<br />

Part 2 Build-Zone Requirements 2: 1<br />

2.1 General Requirements 2: 2<br />

2.2 Low and Zero Carbon Housing 2: 6<br />

2.3 Security 2: 7<br />

2.4 Establishing Fitness of Materials and Workmanship 2: 9<br />

2.5 Guidance for Innovative Designs and Construction Methods 2: 10<br />

2.6 Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) 2: 12<br />

2.7 Guidance on the Party Wall Etc Act 1996. 2: 19<br />

Part 3 Build-Zone On Site 3: 1<br />

3.1 Risk Management 3: 2<br />

3.2 Plan Check: Site and Construction Overview 3: 4<br />

3.3 Foundations – Warranty Key Stage 3: 7<br />

3.4 DPC/Oversite – Warranty Key Stage 3: 8<br />

3.5 Superstructure at Wallplate or Timber Frame Erected and Roof 3: 9<br />

Structure Completed – Warranty Key Stage<br />

3.6 Roof Structure or Timber Frame Erected and External Cladding Started 3: 11<br />

– Warranty Key Stage (Timber Frame Projects Only)<br />

3.7 Pre Plaster – First Fix 3: 13<br />

3.8 Post Plaster – Second Fix 3: 16<br />

3.9 Completion – Warranty Key Stage 3: 18<br />

<strong>Contents</strong> <strong>Contents</strong>: 3

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