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#1 Posted : 03 September 2009 15:39:00(UTC)
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Posted By riskybizz
At what distance from a building must a skip be placed on a building site?
I have been told it is 8 metres, is that correct?
Thanks in anticipation......
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#2 Posted : 03 September 2009 15:43:00(UTC)
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Posted By Clare Gabriel
No specific legal requirement relating to this - regs relate to - for example flammable liquids - lpg etc
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#3 Posted : 03 September 2009 15:49:00(UTC)
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Posted By riskybizz
Thanks Clare,
I asked the site agent who advised me on this to identify the legislation/reg stating it, he said it was in the CITB G700 manuals, which i scoured to no avail.....
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#4 Posted : 03 September 2009 15:57:00(UTC)
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Posted By Alan Hoskins
This is to do with arson attacks.

I have seen 8 metres recommended elsewhere, but am not aware of any specific distance requirement.
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#5 Posted : 03 September 2009 15:59:00(UTC)
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Posted By Mick154
This is down to good site set-up and planning, all i can say to this is place the skips where contractors can reach them easily and where the truck can pick them up with ease , make sure all access are clear. There is of course good information and advice if you put a skip on the road
Sorry cannot help further
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#6 Posted : 03 September 2009 16:32:00(UTC)
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Posted By Ron Hunter
8 metres is a standard from Fire Risk Assessment requirements originating (I believe) from various insurers, same distance applies to bins permanently associated with the premises.
If the skip is to be picked up the same day, then not really a problem, similar relaxation applies with covered lockable skips.
Practicality surely dictates. If stripping a large roof via a scaffold-mounted chute, 8 metre separation becomes a bit non-sensical. Fire risk still applies though and end-of-shift uplift is still a priority.
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