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Approved Documents|
Guidance on how to comply with the Building Regulations in England & 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|
Requirements for Approved Documents F, J and Parts L are now in force
The updated requirements for Approved Documents F, J and Parts L are in force as of 1st October 2010. Ensure you have the latest Approved Documents for your project requirements with NBS Building Regulations.
To view or download these latest editions please use the links below
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Compliance guides for Parts F and L
Three compliance guides have been published to support the 2010 editions of Parts F and L. These cover the installation of domestic and non-domestic building services and the installation of domestic ventilation.
Domestic Building Services Compliance Guide 2010 Edition
Domestic Ventilation Compliance Guide 2010 Edition
Non-domestic Building Services Compliance Guide 2010 Edition
Download the new Approved Document Part G
The new 2010 edition of Approved Document Part G is coming into force on 6 April 2010, and is now available for all NBS Building Regulations’ subscribers to download. Download now
Corrigendum issued to Parts B and L
These recently published corrigendum update Parts L and B with essential changes made to the Building Regulations since 2006 and ensure the documents are in line with European standards.
Download Corrigenda to Approved Document B
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...
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