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Warranty and insurance provider, NHBC<\/a> has launched the 2021 standards for UK housebuilders<\/h2>\n

The standards for UK housebuilders will be effective for every new home covered by an NHBC warranty<\/a>, where foundations are begun on or after 1 January 2021.<\/p>\n

NHBC\u2019s standards team have spent the last year developing fresh technical content and updates to form the new standards, working with stakeholders from across the industry.<\/p>\n

Updated standards for UK housebuilders<\/h3>\n

Updates to the new version include a full review of Chapter 7.1 \u2018Flat Roofs, Terraces and Balconies\u2019, to reflect its extended scope which now\u00a0includes\u00a0terraces and podiums; updates to Chapter 6.1 \u2018External Masonry Walls\u2019 to reflect requirement changes; and a technical update to Chapter 10.2 \u2018Drives, Paths and Landscaping\u2019.<\/p>\n

Richard Smith, NHBC\u2019s head of standards, innovation and research, said: \u201cThis edition is being issued during an extraordinary period where we are all facing a range of challenges caused by Covid-19<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat said, we are confident that these updates will enhance the existing standards, providing additional support and guidance, and will help builders and developers to deliver the highest possible new home standards for the benefit of people living in them.\u201d<\/p>\n

You can view and download the 2021 standards for UK housebuilders for free here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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