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Building Regulations - Approved Documents

(21 July 2010)

The regulations cover all aspects of construction including foundations, insulation, energy conservation and means of escape, and are constantly reviewed.

There are a number of guidance documents referred to as 'Approved Documents' that contain practical ways and explanations of how to comply with the functional requirements of the Building Regulations. These 'Approved Documents' are separated into 14 parts. Click on links to download individual documents.

Part A
Approved Document A - Structure (2004 edition)

Part B

Approved Document B (Fire safety) – Volume 1: Dwellinghouses (2006 Edition)

Approved Document B (Fire safety) – Volume 2 - Buildings other than dwellinghouses (2006 Edition)

Approved Document B (Fire safety) 2006 – Vol 2 ERRATUM

Part C
Approved Document C - Site preparation and resistance to contaminates and moisture (2004 edition)

Part D
Approved Document D - Toxic substances (1992 edition)

Part E
Approved Document E - Resistance to the passage of sound (2003 edition)

Part F
Approved Document F – Amendment to the 2006 Edition

Approved Document F - Ventilation (2006 edition)

Part G
Approved document G - Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency (2010 edition)

Part H
Approved document H - drainage and waste disposal (2002 edition)