The Approved Documents provide guidance on ways to meet the building regulations.
Building regulations are minimum standards for design, construction and alterations to every building. The regulations aredeveloped by the UK governmentand approved by Parliament.
TheBuilding Regulations 2010cover the construction and extension of buildings and these regulations are supported by Approved Documents. Building Regulations Approved Documents set out detailed practical guidance on compliance with the regulations.
Building regulations approval is different fromplanning permission and you might need both for your project.
You can apply to any local authority building control department or Approved Inspector for building regulations approval.
Part D examines the potential of cavity wall insulation to release toxic fumes into a building. The Document stipulates that fumes should not penetrate...
This document deals with 4 major areas including:
Protection against sound from other parts of the building and adjoining buildings;
Protection against sound within a dwelling...
Sanitation, Hot Water Safety and Water Efficiency...
New requirements set out within the document include:
Cold water supply;
Water efficiency;
Hot water supply and systems;
Sanitary conveniences and washing...
Part H states that adequate drainage systems must be provided in order to promote both personal and environmental health. Also highlighted, is the importance...
Part J is concerned with all heat producing appliances that could produce health and safety hazards such as fire, explosion and carbon monoxide poisoning....
Part L specifically refers to thermal efficiency standards and affects insulation and heat loss, aiming to improve the low-carbon efficiency of buildings. The changes...
Part L specifically refers to thermal efficiency standards and affects insulation and heat loss, aiming to improve the low-carbon efficiency of buildings. The changes...
Part L specifically refers to thermal efficiency standards and affects insulation and heat loss, aiming to improve the low-carbon efficiency of buildings. The changes...
Part L specifically refers to thermal efficiency standards and affects insulation and heat loss, aiming to improve the low-carbon efficiency of buildings. The changes listed...
Part M aims to provide inclusive access to and circulation within all buildings, giving particular emphasis to the requirements for facilities and disabled people.
It...
Safety in relation to impact, opening and cleaning...
Part N deals with all aspects of safety relating to glazing, with added requirements related to safe...
This edition covers the standards for doors and windows to resist physical attack by a burglar. It includes standards on being both sufficiently robust...
This edition introduces a new requirement for in-building physical infrastructure which enables connections to broadband networks.
The requirement applies in England to new buildings and...
This document requires that any building work shall be carried out with proper materials and in a workmanlike manner. It reflects the full implementation...
The Approved Documents provide guidance on ways to meet the building regulations.
Building regulations are minimum standards for design, construction and alterations to every building. The regulations aredeveloped by the UK governmentand approved by Parliament.
TheBuilding Regulations 2010cover the construction and extension of buildings and these regulations are supported by Approved Documents. Building Regulations Approved Documents set out detailed practical guidance on compliance with the regulations.
Building regulations approval is different fromplanning permission and you might need both for your project.
You can apply to any local authority building control department or Approved Inspector for building regulations approval.