Prescribed method for measuring height and counting storeys in the Higher-Risk Buildings (Descriptions and Supplementary Provisions) Regulations 2023 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. b. in relation to a section within two or more structures that are attached, that set of structures.

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 To understand whether an existing building during building work is a higher-risk building, the 1984 Act as amended by the 2022 Act, and the Regulations need to be considered together. Access is defined in Regulation 4(7) of the Higher-Risk Buildings (Descriptions and Supplementary Provisions) Regulations 2023. It means a doorway, archway or similar opening. Access which is only used in an emergency or for maintenance is not included. For example, a doorway between two buildings used regularly by residents counts as access, while an emergency exit between two buildings does not. If an exit is used both as an emergency exit and for regular access (for example, a front entrance used for both purposes), it counts as access. Under the Regulations the definition of access is limited to the doorway or opening, it does not include corridors, walkways or atriums. For the purposes of section 120D of the 1984 Act a “higher-risk building” does not include a building of a description specified in paragraph (2).

The verdict: Woks 

Key specs – Material: Aluminium; Handle: Wood; Diameter: 28cm; Weight: 1kg; Lid included: No; Seasoning required: No; Dishwasher safe: No; Heat sources: All; Ovenproof: No; Guarantee: 2 years; Extras: None

When counting storeys, any storeys which contain exclusively rooftop machinery or rooftop plant rooms should not be counted. Rooftop machinery is machinery which provides services to the building (for example, an air-conditioning system). Plant rooms are areas which contain machinery or equipment that provides services to the building. Only rooftop plant rooms and areas made up exclusively of rooftop machinery are excluded – for example, if floor three of a 7-storey building contained exclusively plant rooms and machinery, it should still be counted as a storey. Storeys should be counted from the storey at ground level to the top storey. Height should be measured from ground level to the top of the floor surface of the top storey of the building. The method set out in this guidance should be used when determining whether your proposed building is a higher-risk building, rather than methods set out in other documents. Ground level Areas such as bin stores are not considered plant rooms. Substations which are not in buildings are also not considered plant rooms.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. Care homes provide accommodation, together with nursing or personal care, for those who are or have been ill, mentally unwell, or dependent on alcohol or drugs or who are disabled or infirm. Towards the top end of the market is this two-handled forged aluminium pan with a super generous 32cm diameter, making it well-suited to families or dinner parties. Plant rooms are areas which contain machinery or equipment that provide services to one or more buildings. A residential unit can be found within any type of building and could have any tenure. Privately owned, private rented and social rented units are all considered residential units under the higher-risk regime. Care homes and hospitals

Key specs – Material: Aluminium; Handle: Stainless steel; Diameter: 28cm; Weight: 1.36kg; Lid included: Yes; Seasoning required: No; Dishwasher safe: Yes; Heat sources: All; Ovenproof: Without lid, 250°C, with 175°C; Guarantee: Lifetime; Extras: Steamer and metal spatula A plant room is an area which contains machinery or equipment that provides services to the building. This may not be a traditional-looking wok but its versatility makes it a useful addition to the kitchen. 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 Despite having a super-smooth titanium ceramic coating, the ProCook wok still requires a light seasoning before use, which should be repeated frequently if you want to retain its smooth surface. It will also help if you often put the pan in the dishwasher.Serviced apartments do not fall within the meaning of hotel and are considered higher-risk buildings if they meet the height or storeys threshold. Higher-risk building in-occupation refers to buildings which are in scope of the requirements of Part 4 of the Building Safety Act. Where a section is a building pursuant to regulation 4(2) or (4), any storey directly beneath the building which is not below ground level is to be counted in determining the number of storeys the building has.

Diagram 6 shows one 7-storey residential tower (tower 6A) and one 5-storey residential tower (tower 6B) attached by a shared basement carpark and a second 7-storey residential tower (tower 6C) attached to tower 6B via a walkway. Tower 6A has: 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 Hospitals are institutions for receiving and treating those who are ill, convalescing or need medical rehabilitation, or a maternity home. a. in relation to a section of a structure that is not attached to any other structure, that structure; Height and storeys: How do the methods for measuring height and storeys in the Regulations apply to my building? Does my building meet either the 18-metre or 7-storey height threshold when measured using these methods?Key specs – Material: Stainless steel; Handle: Stainless steel; Diameter: 34cm; Weight: 1kg; Lid included: No; Seasoning required: No; Dishwasher safe: No; Heat sources: Induction only; Ovenproof: No; Guarantee: Lifetime; Extras: Ring support for heating and serving access to another section within the overall structure which does not contain a residential unit (the podium containing shops). The shops and podium can be considered their own section as they are used for a different purpose than the residential towers and have their own egress outside, therefore they are not part of the independent section; and Buildings used for receiving and treating those who are ill, convalescing or need medical rehabilitation, or a maternity home without at least one bed for an overnight stay are not considered hospitals under the higher-risk regime. For example, a general practitioner surgery which does not allow overnight stays would not meet the definition of a hospital. Exclusions Secure residential institutions