#building-regulations

#building-regulations

The Adams administration wants to expand the Health Department's capacity to inspect cooling towers atop buildings after an outbreak in Harlem-stemming from bacteria found in towers at two city-run properties-killed seven people. Mayor Eric Adams wants to expand the city's capacity to inspect buildings for Legionnaires' disease, and strengthen penalties for property owners who fail to comply with cooling tower regulations, after an outbreak in Harlem killed seven people this summer and sickened more than a hundred others.

Fencing can enhance privacy and establish property boundaries, but it requires consideration of local rules and neighbor concerns before building.

A planning inspector stated that Rose and Chris Murray should not be denied retention for their house built without permission solely due to density concerns, noting that similar developments have received permission in the area.

"Driveway drainage is essential for maintaining the functionality and longevity of your driveway, especially in the UK where heavy rainfall is quite common."

This is a significant step forward in speeding up the removal of dangerous cladding in London, which had been far too slow under the previous Government.

Building regulations ensure that garage projects are safe, structurally sound, and do not negatively impact surrounding buildings—unawareness can lead to costly errors.

"If you suspect your garage roof may have asbestos, there's only one way of confirming this for sure - have the materials sampled and tested by a professional asbestos company."