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Report BR 447 Brownfield sites: ground related risks for buildings

Publication Year

2002

Document Status

Archived

Abstract

Presents guidance to the ground related risks to the built environment from contaminated land, including risks to: buildings, transport infrastructure, services, gardens and ancillary buildings. Outlines a systematic means of managing the range of risks to the built environment over the lifetime of the building development. Decisions which may be required include: for foundations on a deep fill, whether to adopt a low-cost ground improvement technique in preference to piling, taking into account possible remedial costs within the design life of the building, for foundations where there is a gas migration problem, whether a passive venting system is adequate, for services in contaminated ground, the level of protection required. Principally focused on low-rise buildings, particularly housing. It is seen as complementary to, firstly, the model procedures for the management of contaminated land being developed by DEFRA/Environment Agency and, secondly, the Environment Agency and NHBC (2000) guidance for the safe development of housing on land affected by contamination. These procedures and guidance are briefly described in the text. Guidance is concerned with the technical aspects of building development on brownfield sites rather than with legal issues.

Document History

Whilst this publication can still be purchased some of the information in it has been superseded by more recent research and standards. The BRE Group does not accept any responsibility whatsoever for any loss or damage, including - without limitation - indirect or consequential loss or damage arising from use, or loss of use, of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this document.

Author

Charles, J. A. et al

ISBN

9781860815713

Publisher Information

BRE

BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.

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