special buildings definition
special buildings means –
(a) buildings of composite, precast or tilt-up construction; or
(b) buildings incorporating prestressed concrete elements; or
(c) stressed skin structures, chimneys, towers, masts or nay similar structures. All Parties to this Agreement recognise the requirements of the Building Act 1993, Building Regulations 1994 and 1996. This Act sets out the requirements for any Party or person who wishes to become a practicing Demolition Contractor and generally covers the following: The three categories of building practitioner – Demolition there are
(i) Low Rise
(ii) Medium Rise
(iii) Unlimited
1. Each applicant for registration must establish proof of :
2. Experience
special buildings means buildings which, due to the nature of their construction, need particular care and include precast concrete panel and framed structures, stressed skin structures (ie. buildings that rely on the sheeting, cladding or decking to stiffen and restrain the structural framework) and slung structures (ie. floors) that are in some way suspended from an umbrella type framework supported from a concrete core.
special buildings means a building used for educational, assembly, institutional, industrial, storage, or for mixed occupancies of the aforesaid occupancies;
More Definitions of special buildings
special buildings means buildings which are liable to catch fire quickly including parking garages, sheds, storage spaces, public assembly buildings, stage in theatre, cinema projector room, electric and air conditioning plant rooms, and etc.;