Floor definition
Approved document C, Site preparation and resistance to contaminants and moisture, suggests that a ‘floor’ can be defined as the:
'Lower horizontal surface of any space in a building including finishes that are laid as part of the permanent construction.'
Types of floor include; floating floor, separating floor, sprung floor, raised floor, and so on. For more information, see Types of floor.
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