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NBS Building Regulations is an online resource offering instant access to the Building Regulations Approved Documents for England, Approved Documents for Wales, Scottish Technical Handbooks and the Northern Ireland Technical Booklets, with additional tools to help you quickly browse, search and locate the guidance you need.
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|
- M1 Dwellings
| - M2 Buildings other than dwellings|
- N Glazing - safety in relation to impact, opening and cleaning - Withdrawn|
- P Electrical safety - dwellings
| - Q Security - Dwellings
| - R Physical infrastructure for high-speed electronic communications networks
| - 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
| - R Physical infrastructure for high-speed electronic communications networks
| - 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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Updated Technical Handbooks for Scotland
Updates to the Technical Handbooks (Domestic and Non-Domestic) have been published – 12 July 2019.
To download these revised editions please use the links below:
Domestic 0 General
Non-Domestic 0 General
Domestic 1 Structure
Non-Domestic 1 Structure
Domestic 2 Fire
Non-Domestic 2 Fire
Domestic 3 Environment
Non-Environment 3 Environment
Domestic 4 Safety
Non-Domestic 4 Safety
Domestic 5 Noise
Non-Domestic 5 Noise
Domestic 6 Energy
Non-Domestic 6 Energy
Domestic 7 Sustainability
Non-Domestic 7 Sustainability
Current versions are available on the Scotland Home page
New Approved Documents for England
New Approved Document R takes effect on 1 January 2017 for use in England.
Revisions to Part L (April 2016 amendments coming into force 6 April 2016).
Revisions to Part E (6 April 2015) and to Parts G, H, M1, M2 and the new Approved Document Q which takes effect in October 2015. 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:
E Resistance to the passage of sound (from 6 April 2015)
G Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency (from October 2015)
H Drainage and waste disposal (from October 2015)
L1A Conservation of fuel and power in new dwellings, 2013 edition with 2016 amendments
L1B Conservation of fuel and power in existing dwellings, 2010 edition (incorporating 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2016 amendments)
L2A Conservation of fuel and power in new buildings other than dwellings, 2013 edition with 2016 amendments
L2B Conservation of fuel and power in existing buildings other than dwellings, 2010 edition (incorporating 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2016 amendments)
M1 Access to and use of buildings - Dwellings (from October 2015)
M2 Access to and use of buildings - Buildings other than dwellings (from October 2015)
Q Security - Dwellings (from October 2015)
R Physical infrastructure for high-speed electronic communications networks
New Approved Document for Wales
New Approved Document R takes effect on 1 January 2017 for use in Wales.
Revisions to Approved Documents B (Fire Safety) Volume 1 dwellinghouses and Volume 2 buildings other than dwellinghouses which take effect in January 2016 to reflect the introduction of the requirements for dwellinghouses and flats.
To download these latest editions please use the link below:
B Fire safety - Volume 1 Dwellinghouses
B Fire safety - Volume 2 Buildings other than dwellinghouses
R Physical infrastructure for high-speed electronic communications networks
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New Technical Booklet for Northern Ireland - B
New Technical Booklet B Materials and Workmanship is due to come into effect on 1st October 2013.
To download the booklet please use the links 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...