The following and the attachment are posted with Dave Petherick's
permission, hopefully the information will be on the ODPM website within the
next few days.
It covers:
Is the guidance in BS 8300, where it differs from the guidance in AD M, an
acceptable alternative?
The definition of visual contrast in Approved Document M para. 0.29 refers
to a difference in light reflectance values of 30 points - what does this
mean and how is it measured?
Does the 'opening force' of doors in Part M 2004 equate to 'closing force'
in BS 8300:2001?
The guidance on handrail dimensions in BS 8300 differs from that in AD M. Is
the BS guidance an acceptable alternative?
Thought you might find it useful.
Marcus
Dear colleague,
During the three and a half years since publication, the BSI Committee
(B/209/8) responsible for BS 8300:2001 has received a number of requests for
interpretations and clarifications. The committee intends to publish a
consolidated amendment to the standard before starting the first
quinquennial review, due in April 2005.
Probably the most significant issue has been the differing guidance on door
closers between BS 8300 and Approved Document M. The Construction Products
Association has made formal representations to ODPM on this matter, and on
visual contrast and handrails. With the agreement of B/209/8 these are
covered in the amendment to BS 8300.
Part M, like all Parts of the Building Regulations, will shortly be putting
a FAQ page on the Building Regulations part of the ODPM website. The Part M
page will address these questions, among others. The answers to these
particular questions are based on the considerations of B/209/8. Rather than
wait until the website is ready to receive the FAQ pages, however, I would
be grateful if you could ensure that your respective organisations are made
aware of the content of the attached extract from the Part M FAQs.
Attached <<E Spencer FAQ note BSI Cmttee BS8300 2001.pdf>>
Kind regards
David Petherick
Buildings Division
ODPM
Marcus Ormerod MRICS NRAC Access Consultant
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