Regulation 22 InterpretationF1

In this Part—

• “External wall” of a building includes reference to—

  1. (a)

     anything located within any space forming part of the wall;

  2. (b)

     any decoration or other finish applied to any external (but not internal) surface forming part of the wall;

  3. (c)

     any windows and doors in the wall; and

  4. (d)

     any part of a roof pitched at an angle of more than 70° to the horizontal if that part of the roof adjoins a space within the building to which persons have access, but not access only for the purpose of carrying out repairs or maintenance.

• “Harmful substances” includes fumes and vapours;

• “Relevant work” means—

  1. (a)

     the erection of a building;

  2. (b)

     the structural alteration or extension of a building;

  3. (c)

     the provision of any service or fitting; or

  4. (d)

     the backfilling of any excavation carried out in connection with (a), (b) or (c); and

• “Specified attachment” means—

  1. (a)

     a balcony attached to an external wall;

  2. (b)

     a device for reducing heat gain within a building by deflecting sunlight which is attached to an external wall; or

  3. (c)

     a solar panel attached to an external wall.