NHBC launches 2024 Technical Standards

NHBC has launched its Technical Standards for 2024.

The Standards, published at the start of each year, define the technical requirements and performance standards for the design and construction of new homes registered with NHBC, the new homes warranty and insurance provider. The Standards also provide guidance on how the requirements can be achieved.

There have been several notable changes and updates across Parts 3 to 8 of the Technical Standards. They include:

• A new chapter 4.6 – “Engineered fill” in Part 4, covering NHBC guidance on meeting the Technical Requirements and recommendations for using engineered fill to support residential developments, external works and infrastructures
• Extensive revisions to Chapter 6.1, including the provision of cavity trays to complicated junctions and additional insight on the design and specification of windposts
• Updates to chapter 6.3 on internal masonry walls and fire-stopping details
• Improvements to chapter 7.2, providing more information on durability, ventilation strategies, integration of roof solar technologies and roof cassette systems
• A revision to Part 8 (Chapters 8.1 – 8.6) to improve the usability of the sections and improve guidance on heat pumps and solar photovoltaics, ensuring alignment with the Requirements for Electrical …