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Approved Documents - England|
Guidance on how to comply with the Building Regulations in England from the Department of Communities & Local Government. read more...
- A Structure
| - B1 Fire safety - Volume 1: Dwellinghouses|
- B2 Fire safety - Volume 2: Buildings other than dwellinghouses|
- C Site preparation and resistance to contaminants and moisture|
- D Toxic substances
| - E Resistance to the passage of sound|
- F Ventilation
| - G Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency|
- H Drainage and waste disposal|
- J Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems|
- K Protection from falling, collision and impact|
- L1A Conservation of fuel and power - new dwellings|
- L1B Conservation of fuel and power - existing dwellings
| - L2A Conservation of fuel and power - new buildings other than dwellings|
- L2B Conservation of fuel and power - existing buildings other than dwellings|
- M Access to and use of buildings|
- N Glazing - safety in relation to impact, opening and cleaning - Withdrawn|
- P Electrical safety - dwellings
| - 7 Materials and workmanship|
Approved Documents - Wales|
Guidance on how to comply with the Building Regulations in Wales from the Department of Communities & Local Government. read more...
- A Structure
| - B1 Fire safety - Volume 1: Dwellinghouses|
- B2 Fire safety - Volume 2: Buildings other than dwellinghouses|
- C Site preparation and resistance to contaminants and moisture|
- D Toxic substances
| - E Resistance to the passage of sound|
- F Ventilation
| - G Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency|
- H Drainage and waste disposal|
- J Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems|
- K Protection from falling, collision and impact|
- L1A Conservation of fuel and power - new dwellings|
- L1B Conservation of fuel and power - existing dwellings
| - L2A Conservation of fuel and power - new buildings other than dwellings|
- L2B Conservation of fuel and power - existing buildings other than dwellings|
- M Access to and use of buildings|
- N Glazing - safety in relation to impact, opening and cleaning|
- P Electrical safety - dwellings
| - 7 Materials and workmanship|
Scotland Technical Handbooks|
These Technical Handbooks from the Scottish Building Standards Agency provide guidance on achieving the standards set in the Building (Scotland) Regulations. read more...
Northern Ireland Technical Booklets|
The Technical Booklets are published by the Department of Finance and Personnel of the Northern Ireland Government. They outline construction methods that satisfy the requirements of the Building Regulations in Northern Ireland. read more...
What's new|
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New Approved Documents for England - Part K, P and 7
New Approved Documents Parts K and P are due to come into effect on 6th April 2013. Approved Document 7 Materials and workmanship is due to come into effect on 1st July 2013. Ensure you have the latest England only Approved Documents for your project requirements with NBS Building Regulations.
Approved Document N will be withdrawn when Approved Document K comes in to force on 6th April 2013.
To download these latest editions please use the links below:
K Protection from falling, collision and impact
P Electrical safety - Dwellings
7 Materials and workmanship
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Updated requirements for England only Approved Documents M and B
The updated requirements for Approved Documents M and B volumes 1 and 2 are due to come into effect on 6th April 2013. Significant changes have been carried out, ensure you have the latest England only Approved Documents for your project requirements with NBS Building Regulations.
To download these latest editions please use the links below:
M Access to and use of buildings
B1 Fire safety - Volume 1: Dwellinghouses
B2 Fire safety - Volume 2: Buildings other than dwellinghouses
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Corrigendum issued for Approved Documents
A corrigendum update has been released. This document contains amendments to the Building Regulations related Approved Documents: A, B vol 1, B vol 2, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, L1A,L1B, L2A, L2B and M.
To download the Corrigendum please use the link below:
NBS Shortcuts|
A regular series of illustrated "how-to" articles, NBS Shortcuts look at a wide range of practice, regulatory and design guidance subjects, with easy to follow text and hand-drawn graphic details. Thease guides will help you get to grips with the Building Regulations. read more...
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Guides England & Wales|
Easy-to-use guides to understanding and complying with the provisions outlined in the Approved Documents, plus DCLG's secondary documents as referenced by Part L. read more...