The technical specifications of the pole for validation and corresponding minor works items are listed in Part 4 of Schedule 3 of the Building (Minor Works) Regulation (B(MW)R). The works must be in existence or completed before 1 September 2020.
Pole on-grade
The prescribed building or building works item
12
Corresponding minor works item
2.53
- Height of the pole, including any feature at its top
≤ 5m - Weight of the pole, including any feature at its top but excluding any pedestal
≤ 150kg - Not falling within the description of Designated Exempted Works item 17
Pole on a roof of a building
The prescribed building or building works item
13
Corresponding minor works items
2.54
- Height of the pole, including any feature at its top
> 1.5m but ≤ 2.5m - Weight of the pole, including any feature at its top but excluding any pedestal
≤ 100kg - If there is more than one pole on the roof, the poles are at least 2.5m away from each other
- Thickness of the roof slab supporting the pole
≥ 150mm - No additional load to any cantilevered slab
- Not involving alteration to any other structural elements
3.54
- Height of the pole, including any feature at its top
≤ 1.5m - Weight of the pole, including any feature at its top but excluding any pedestal
≤ 100kg - If there is more than one pole on the roof, the poles are at least 2.5m away from each other
- Thickness of the roof slab supporting the pole
≥ 150mm - No additional load to any cantilevered slab
- Not involving alteration to any other structural elements