Approved documents - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 08:00, 12 October 2026

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	See: Approved document S for more information.		See: Approved document S for more information.
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		+	=== T: Toilet accommodation ===
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		+	Part T: Toilet accommodation, sets requirements for the design and layout of toilet accommodation - including universal toilets, ambulant toilets and toilet cubicles - in new buildings other than dwellings. It came into effect on 1 October 2024, with further revisions in November 2025.
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		+	See Approved Document T for more information.

	=== 7: Materials and workmanship ===		=== 7: Materials and workmanship ===

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	In England, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is responsible for the Building Regulations 2010 and The Building (Approved Inspectors etc.) Regulations 2010. The regulations apply to most new buildings and many alterations to existing buildings.		In England, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is responsible for the Building Regulations 2010 and The Building (Approved Inspectors etc.) Regulations 2010. The regulations apply to most new buildings and many alterations to existing buildings.
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		+	[https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/construction-products-reform-green-paper/construction-products-reform-green-paper-2025-html#chapter-1-overview-of-the-construction-products-sector-and-regulatory-regime The UK government 'Construction Products Reform Green Paper 2025'] published 26 February 2025, defined Approved Documents, simply as 'Government approved guidance, detailing advice on how to meet the legal requirements of the building regulations for some common situations.'

	For information about building regulations in the UK outside of England see:		For information about building regulations in the UK outside of England see:
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	* Welsh building regulations.		* Welsh building regulations.

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Enframe at 13:56, 11 June 2024

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	* Welsh building regulations.		* Welsh building regulations.

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Designing Buildings at 08:33, 14 June 2022

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	See Approved Document R for more information.		See Approved Document R for more information.
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		+	=== S: Infrastructure for charging electric vehicles ===
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		+	From 15 June 2022, Part S of the building regulations requires that certain buildings with associated parking must have access to electric vehicle charge points.
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		+	See: Approved document S for more information.

	=== 7: Materials and workmanship ===		=== 7: Materials and workmanship ===
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	* Approved document P.		* Approved document P.
	* Approved document R.		* Approved document R.
		+	* Approved document S.
	* Approved inspector.		* Approved inspector.
	* Arcing.		* Arcing.

Designing Buildings at 09:50, 27 December 2021

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	* U-What?		* U-What?
	* Welsh building regulations.		* Welsh building regulations.
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−	~~= External references =~~
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−	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/39369/2dclg-circ-0212-web.pdf The Building Act 1984, Building (Amendment) Regulations 2012: Circular 02/2012]
−	* [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/approved-documents-amends-list_2013.pdf 2013 Amendments to Approved Documents].
−	* Gov.uk: [https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/approved-documents Approved Documents].
−	* [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/55 Building Act 1984].
−	* Specified By: [https://www.specifiedby.com/building-regulations Free Online Building Regulations Approved Documents]

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Designing Buildings at 09:11, 16 December 2021

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	For more information see: Approved Document N.		For more information see: Approved Document N.
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		+	=== O: Overheating ===
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		+	Overheating mitigation requirements for new residential buildings.
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		+	For more information see: Approved Document O

	=== P: Electrical safety ===		=== P: Electrical safety ===
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	In April 2020, the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government published the [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/final-report-of-the-expert-group-on-structure-of-guidance-to-the-building-regulations Final report of the expert group on structure of guidance to the building regulations]. The report considered the structure of the current guidance that supports the building regulations and identified 8 high level recommendations for reform.		In April 2020, the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government published the [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/final-report-of-the-expert-group-on-structure-of-guidance-to-the-building-regulations Final report of the expert group on structure of guidance to the building regulations]. The report considered the structure of the current guidance that supports the building regulations and identified 8 high level recommendations for reform.
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		+	In December 2021, Approved Document L was revised to help UK deliver net zero and to require that new homes produce around 30% less CO2. In addition, a new Approved Document O was published setting new requirements to control overheating. Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-homes-to-produce-nearly-a-third-less-carbon https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-homes-to-produce-nearly-a-third-less-carbon]

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =
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	* Approved document M.		* Approved document M.
	* Approved Document N.		* Approved Document N.
		+	* Approved Document O.
	* Approved document Q.		* Approved document Q.
	* Approved document P.		* Approved document P.

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	* Scottish building standards.		* Scottish building standards.
	* Sewers For Scotland.		* Sewers For Scotland.
−	* Standalone: The new way forward in non-domestic ventilation	+	* Standalone: The new way forward in non-domestic ventilation.
	* Statutory approvals.		* Statutory approvals.
	* Statutory authorities.		* Statutory authorities.

Editor at 09:58, 21 October 2021

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	In April 2020, the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government published the [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/final-report-of-the-expert-group-on-structure-of-guidance-to-the-building-regulations Final report of the expert group on structure of guidance to the building regulations]. The report considered the structure of the current guidance that supports the building regulations and identified 8 high level recommendations for reform.		In April 2020, the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government published the [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/final-report-of-the-expert-group-on-structure-of-guidance-to-the-building-regulations Final report of the expert group on structure of guidance to the building regulations]. The report considered the structure of the current guidance that supports the building regulations and identified 8 high level recommendations for reform.

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* Approved document 7.		* Approved document 7.
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	* Scottish building standards.		* Scottish building standards.
	* Sewers For Scotland.		* Sewers For Scotland.
		+	* Standalone: The new way forward in non-domestic ventilation
	* Statutory approvals.		* Statutory approvals.
	* Statutory authorities.		* Statutory authorities.

Editor at 13:40, 26 May 2021

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	* Gov.uk: [https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/approved-documents Approved Documents].		* Gov.uk: [https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/approved-documents Approved Documents].
	* [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/55 Building Act 1984].		* [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/55 Building Act 1984].
−	* ~~SpecifiedBy~~: [https://www.specifiedby.com/building-regulations Free Online Building Regulations Approved Documents]	+	* Specified By: [https://www.specifiedby.com/building-regulations Free Online Building Regulations Approved Documents]

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