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In 2003 CIRIA, as lead partner of a consortium, were awarded a contract by the ODPM to undertake research under the Building Regulations Research Programme Sanitation Framework Agreement. The framework is one of five set up by the ODPM to provide sound scientific evidence to support the review of the Approved Documents that underpin the Building Regulations. The other frameworks cover Fire Safety, Structural Integrity, Building Occupant Interaction and Building Operational Performance (visit www.rmd.odpm.gov.uk for further information).
Work undertaken under the Sanitation Framework Agreement supports the review and development of Approved Documents G (Hygiene) and H (Drainage and Waste Disposal) and supporting guidance, codes and standards.
To provide leading sanitation related expertise and facilities to undertake specified research projects in support of the Building Regulations Research Programme.
The consortium
The following organisations have come together as a consortium managed by CIRIA to provide the knowledge, skills, experience, and resources required to fulfil the requirements of the Research Framework Agreement for Sanitation:
• CIRIA
• Black & Veatch
• BSRIA
• HR Wallingford Ltd
• Imperial College
• MWH
• Waterman Burrow
Crocker
• WRc plc
The following projects are currently being undertaken by the consortium.
Improving
the flood resistance of buildings through improved materials, methods and
details
Project reference: CI 71/8/5 (BD2471)
The following projects have been completed by the consortium
Preparatory
Work to Support Part G Review
Project reference: CI 71/8/1 (BD2444)
Workshops
on the Code for Sustainable Buildings
Project reference: CI 71/8/9 (BD2486)
Sustainable
Buildings scoping study/technical support
Project reference: CI 71/8/8 (BD 2479)
Water
Conservation
Project reference: CI 71/8/6 (BD2472)
Providing support on policy development on water conservation and the Code for Sustainable Homes
We are not able to deal with questions specific to the content of the projects
listed above, but if you have any general comments or questions about the
operation of the framework please contact CIRIA’s project manager Paul
Shaffer.
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