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    Structural surveys.

    I know this has been covered before, but I can not seem to find it. After a lengthy conversation with building control (very helpful too), I have seen on here links to online structural surveys, as my local structural engineer is a little pricey, I thought I might have a look at these. If...
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    Structural Surveyor Needed - Devon

    Hi guys, Its all gone a bit manic with us with regards to installs and as such, we're in dire need of a good, reliable structural surveyor who can produce comprehensive written reports prior to installation to prove whether our roofs are suitable etc etc. We have jobs waiting so if anyone out...
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    bonding structural steel buried within fabric of building

    was in a half finished house today that has just had an extension built on it, and i was suprised to see 10mm bonding to the steel RSJs that span the garage and where the kitchen has been knocked through and at the front where a porch has been created. traced them back to the MET, have all been...
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    structural Surveys/Calcls

    Hi all, The company i work for have gained MCS Accreditaion through NIC. We have been surveying and pricing potetional projects whilst developing out marketing etc etc. When pricing projects we have been allowing for a structural engineer to provide the calcs required. In the mean time i have...
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    MCS012 Draft

    Have I missed this - has it been finalised???
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    Structural Survey Info

    I've been asked to provide info on on snow, wind and dead loading on a PV system by a structural engineer. I've costed the system on Segen's web site. Its 1 row of 8 panels. They can't help with this info. Any ideas how I can provide this info. Many thanks Simon
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    Structural Calcs

    Does Anyone know the correct structural roofing calcs that we should all be doing?
  8. yellowvanman

    Paying for structural assessments

    There is another thread talking about the need for structural assessments but how do you pay for them? Is the customer's deposit taken and a clause in the contract stipulates that if the structural survey fails (or re-enforcement is required but the customer doesn't want to do it) then the cost...
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    Structural assessment of roofs for PV - Building control approval

    Please see attached pdf guidance note relating to the structural assessment of roofs prior to fitting PV arrays and the requirement for Building Control Appproval, if you are not registered as a competent person/body in the CPS scheme. MSC is not CPS. I hope you will find this useful as it is...
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    nic mcs pv installers

    i am a qualified electrician and solar pv installer my governing body is NIC and im mcs after completing a job today in torbay building control informed me that the nic is not part of the cps competent persons scheme alarmed i phoned NIC and after 6 different personnel i was spoken to by a...
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    main bonding to structural steel

    what size is acceptably? how to terminate bonding to steel (clamp or) cheers
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    Building Control

    That old chestnut again! My customer for the end of the week happens to be a councillor on the Planning Committee for her local authority. When she asked her BC whether she need BC or not they told her she had to pay £86 for it and have a letter from a structural engineer to confirm the...
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    Wind load calculations

    Hi, Does anyone use any software for wind load calculations. If so how do you use the information to ensure the additional wind load is ok for the structure. I have seen other people use structural engineers but does anyone do it themselves and how. It is ok to say a building (domestic) of...
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    Industrial Roof Fixing strategy

    We have not had any commercial projects yet but I have been asked by a family member about the fixing strategy to a modern commercial roof because they are considering it. The key thing is it is a big roof and the steels are 6m apart, what is the method for coping with this?
  15. SolarCity

    Informing Building Control

    I'm assuming that everyone does this, right? Well we have just been asked to pay £350 for building control approval while in the past we have never been charged. What are everyone else's experience of this? Like a pratt, I didn't include it on the contract that building control fees would be...
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    Structural Surveys

    We've been offering a structural survey to all of our customers but are finding that whichever surveyor we use it's becoming a bit of a pain with loads of extra roofing kit and some reinforcing being recommended to make sure the roof structure is sound enough to take the panels taking into...
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    Part P assessment

    Hi Guys, I am just about to go self employed.I have been asked to do a job installing floodlights to illuminate a pub sign in their car park.Could I use this job as part of my assessment as it would probably be classed as commercial work.I am also considering installing an extra socket in my...
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    Structural Steel

    I am assessing a job in the morning for new works in a pre-fabricated garage. As most of you will be aware these buildings are a nightmare to work on at the best of times. I will be quoting for lighting and small power but have been led to believe that the ceiling is supported by a light steel...

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