If the building being measured sits on uniform flat ground, then ground level is the surface of the ground which is directly adjacent to the building. This is demonstrated in Diagram 8.

Access” means a doorway, archway or similar opening but does not include a doorway, archway or similar opening intended for exceptional use including emergency use or use for the purpose of maintenance. Key specs – Material: Spun iron; Handle; Wood; Diameter: 33cm; Weight: 1.1 kg; Lid included: No; Seasoning required: Not immediately; Dishwasher safe: No; Heat sources: All; Ovenproof: No; Guarantee: 2 years; Extras: None Subject to paragraph (5), where two or more structures that are attached contains one or more independent sections, each independent section is a “building”. This is a beautiful wok that’s been handmade in Shropshire using spun iron and comes with a smooth oak handle fixed with brass. For such a generous size, it only weighs just over a kilo, so was light and easy to use. Buildings used entirely as hotels are excluded from the higher-risk regime. Hotels are buildings which provide overnight accommodation for customers who stay for the purpose of leisure or business.For an overall structure to contain independent sections, not every part needs to meet the independent section criteria. Provided the part of the overall structure you are assessing meets the criteria to be an independent section, it is an independent section, and, therefore, its own building. You will then need to assess whether it is also a higher-risk building against the height or storeys threshold and use criteria. A section: there are certain things to consider when deciding whether part of a building can be considered its own section. For part of a building to be a separate ‘section’, it should have its own egress out of the building. For example, commercial areas such as cafes and bars on the roof of or within towers should not be considered a separate section for the purpose of regulation 4(6)(b) if they share an exit with the residential floors below (despite having a different use). When assessing whether part of a building can be considered a separate section, it may also be relevant to consider what that part is used for. If an area of the building is used for a different purpose to another area, it is more likely to be considered its own section. Some buildings may have gallery floors. Gallery floors may also be known as mezzanines. A mezzanine is an internal area within a building. Mezzanines are intermediate areas that do not cover the whole length of the building between two main storeys.

The AEG Fusion can only be used on induction hobs. The round-bottomed wok uses a rather smart support ring to sit directly on the hob and help you position the pan correctly. It also helps to heat the wok rapidly. Prescribed method for measuring height and counting storeys in the Higher-Risk Buildings (Descriptions and Supplementary Provisions) Regulations 2023 Serviced apartments do not fall within the meaning of hotel and are considered higher-risk buildings if they meet the height or storeys threshold.The core is the interior elements of a building which provide access to different parts of the building, such as a stair core or lift shaft.

We looked at the weight and comfort of the handle, the speed and evenness of heating, the movement of ingredients around the wok and lastly how easy cleaning was. In this example, based on the method for counting storeys in the Regulations, this structure would have 7 storeys. If you have assessed that your structure is an independent section, then you will need to consider the overall structure when counting the number of storeys in the independent section. When counting storeys for an independent section, any storey directly beneath the independent section, which is not below ground level, is to be counted in determining the number of storeys that comprise the building. This is demonstrated in Diagram 10. To be considered a higher-risk building during building work in an existing building, a building must meet a certain set of use criteria. This is in addition to meeting the height or storeys threshold. In this example, height should be measured from ground level to the floor surface of the top storey, which is not a plant room, as indicated by the arrow. Storeys should be counted from the first storey above ground. The first storey in this building would not be considered below ground level as no part of its finished ceiling is below ground level for the overall building.The durable surface, high performance and good looks of this wok made it one of our favourites on test; we just wish it had a lid too. Buildings that contain supported and sheltered accommodation are considered higher-risk buildings if they meet the height or storeys threshold, as they contain residential units. Examples of supported and sheltered accommodation which could fall under the higher-risk regime include domestic abuse refuges, children’s homes and supported or sheltered homes for older people and those with additional care needs. Residential unit Use criteria: What is my building used for? Does it meet any of the included or excluded categories of building? a doorway from tower 7A to another section (tower 7B) within the overall structure used solely for maintenance and not for regular use. This is not considered as doorway access to another section.

The small size of the pan means deep frying is a no-no though, except for in small quantities. But reheating food, poaching, stir frying and shallow frying all work well. It can withstand the use of metal utensils, too. b) any storey which is a roof-top machinery or roof-top plant area or consists exclusively of roof-top machinery or roof-top plant rooms; and In this example, using the method for counting storeys in the Regulations, tower A has 7 storeys and would be considered a higher-risk building. Roof-tops

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A residential unit is a dwelling or any other unit of living accommodation. Examples are a flat, studio flat, shared accommodation within university halls or a unit within a supported accommodation building. Paragraphs (2) and (4) do not apply while a building is being constructed or proposed to be constructed. Buildings which contain any living accommodation either for His Majesty’s forces, any visiting forces or an international headquarters or defence organisation are also excluded. Building definition