Part A is aimed specifically at the structure of a building. In short, Part A of the regulations aim to ensure that the building will stay up, in normal circumstances and not collapse ‘disproportionately’ in the course an abnormal event.
A1 – Loading
The building needs to be constructed in such a way that all combined loads are sustained and transmitted to the ground. This includes the physical weight of the complete building together with any additional loads, such as wind and snow, imposed through its use.
This needs to be achieved safely …