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[F122. In this Part—
“External wall” of a building includes reference to—
anything located within any space forming part of the wall;
any decoration or other finish applied to any external (but not internal) surface forming part of the wall;
any windows and doors in the wall; and
any part of a roof pitched at an angle of more than 70° to the horizontal if that part of the roof adjoins a space within the building to which persons have access, but not access only for the purpose of carrying out repairs or maintenance.
“Harmful substances” includes fumes and vapours;
“Relevant work” means—
the erection of a building;
the structural alteration or extension of a building;
the provision of any service or fitting; or
the backfilling of any excavation carried out in connection with (a), (b) or (c); and
“Specified attachment” means—
a balcony attached to an external wall;
a device for reducing heat gain within a building by deflecting sunlight which is attached to an external wall; or
a solar panel attached to an external wall.]
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