Apr
13

Building Log Book Requirements - Part 2

For the majority of buildings the Log Book should comprise of fifteen sections, containing information as indicated below. This part contains Sections 1 to 6.

Section 1. Updates and Annual Reviews

This Section has a table to record the updates and reviews made to the building and its systems during its lifetime. The log book should be reviewed annually as part of the organisation’s quality assurance system and an entry should be made for each review. Where the log book has been updated then the changed pages should be recorded.

Section 2 Purpose and Responsibilities

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Jan
26

Building Log Book Requirements - Part 3

For the majority of buildings the Log Book should comprise of fifteen sections, containing information as indicated below. This part contains Sections 7 to 10.

Section 7 Summary of Areas and Occupancy

This Section contains tables which should be filled out with detailed information on:

  • Occupancy of the building for the various main occupied areas, broken down by hours –
    • daily,
    • weekly,
    • week ends,
    • flexitime,
    • late working
    • number of occupants.
  • Floor Areas of the building by main occupied area, broken down by:
    • Untreated
    • Naturally ventilated
    • Mechanically ventilated
    • Mixed mode
    • Heating & cooling only
    • Full air-conditioning

This Section should included details of any separate tenancies in the building and of any separately managed areas such as a restaurant or gymnasium.

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