GN12, Ponding on Flat Roofs, has been reviewed and updated.
Guidance Note 12 (GN12) Ponding on Flat Roofs has been reviewed and updated. The guidance is specifically about flat roofs with exposed coverings. As well as a general overview on the topic, the guidance also details the issues caused by ponding and considerations to avoid excessive ponding.
Over the past few months, the Department for Work and Pensions has been consulting on merging the Construction Industry Training Board with the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board.
Falls from through fragile roofs and rooflights remain the leading cause of fatality in the workplace and contribute to a high percentage of workplace injuries.
On June 15, the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) and the British Board of Agrément (BBA) each released statements providing an update on the BBA’s continuing UKAS suspension.
