Does anyone know if BCO need to be involved in replacing a wooden joist with an RSJ (se has done calcs)??
Many thanks
Many thanks
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ok the timber has been there for 25 years but by my calcs is not strong enough. so i want a proper safe job. thats all.
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I tend to agree; as you’re not replacing like with like, it's probably notifyable. You could always ring them & ask before you do it.
This would hinge on whether it is a "material alteration".
The mere replacement of this joist, with another joist (albeit a steel one) is not a material alteration. If you decided to change an 8" floor joist for a 6" one, then that too does not require b/regs approval
The addition or subtraction of a structural member to alter the transfer of loadings would require an application but the replacement would not.
Its the work content that dictates if an application is required, and not whether its like-for-like or not. So its not really a case of if the OP replaces it in timber its OK, but if in steel it requires an application.
The mere replacement of this joist, with another joist (albeit a steel one) is not a material alteration. If you decided to change an 8" floor joist for a 6" one, then that too does not require b/regs approval
The addition or subtraction of a structural member to alter the transfer of loadings would require an application but the replacement would not.
Its the work content that dictates if an application is required, and not whether its like-for-like or not. So its not really a case of if the OP replaces it in timber its OK, but if in steel it requires an application.
i rang bc and got a stressed sounding officer who said i didn't need to inform them. the conversation was very brief and although i was careful to be accurate in what i said i am not sure he took it all in. where does this leave me legally. could they come back to me in a years time and demand an inspection?
The only two ways that you will get a BCO in your house is
1. As part of formal inspections after an application is made
2. If he is your friend and comes around for a BBQ and a few beers
If your SE has calculated this beam, then shove it in and don't worry
1. As part of formal inspections after an application is made
2. If he is your friend and comes around for a BBQ and a few beers
If your SE has calculated this beam, then shove it in and don't worry
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