Standard Chapter 4.1 Land quality - managing ground conditions (Amended 2004)
Publication Year
2004
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Provides a framework for managing geotechnical and contamination issues with the object of ensuring that: all sites are properly assessed and investigated, foundations and substructure designs are suitable for the ground conditions sites are properly remediated where necessary or appropriate design precautions are taken, and appropriate documentation and validation can be provided to NHBC.
Document History
Amended May 2001. Amended May 2004. Volume compiling NHBC standards, some with new revisions, comes into effect 1 September 2006.
Publisher Information
National House Building Council
Formed in 1936, the NHBC is the standard setting body for new and newly converted homes in the UK.
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