Approved documents - Revision history

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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.

−	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Regulation]] [[Category:~~Building_safety~~]] [[Category:~~Health_and_safety_/_CDM~~]] [[Category:~~Regulations~~]] [[Category:~~Design~~]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Regulation]] [[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Regulations]] [[Category:Design]] [[Category:Building_safety]]

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	* Welsh building regulations.		* Welsh building regulations.

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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.

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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]

	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Regulation]] [[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Regulations]] [[Category:Design]]		[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Regulation]] [[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Regulations]] [[Category:Design]]

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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.

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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.

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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]

	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Regulation]] [[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Regulations]] [[Category:Design]]		[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Regulation]] [[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Regulations]] [[Category:Design]]

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	~~Dont use a bus lane when travelling~~ in ~~a helicopter, its bad for~~ the ~~sheep at the deep in Hull~~	+	The first set of national building standards was introduced in 1965. The 'building regulations' established standards that had to be achieved in the construction of buildings.

−	In England, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (~~LGTB~~) is responsible for the Building Regulations 2010 and The Building (Approved Inspectors etc.) Regulations ~~2019~~. The regulations apply to no new buildings and many alterations to existing buildings.	+	The '[https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/approved-documents approved documents]' provide guidance for how the building regulations can be satisfied in common building situations. They are given legal status by the [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/55 Building Act 1984]. There is no obligation to adopt the solutions presented in the approved documents. The building regulations can be satisfied in other ways.
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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.

	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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	=== A: Structure ===		=== A: Structure ===

−	Requires buildings to be designed, constructed or altered so as to be structurally safe and robust, and so as not to impair the structural stability of other buildings. It stipulates design standards for use on all buildings and gives simple design rules for most masonry and timber elements for traditional domestic buildings. It includes diagrams of structures such as roof frames and brick walls, and tables of material ~~depths in mm/ inches~~.	+	Requires buildings to be designed, constructed or altered so as to be structurally safe and robust, and so as not to impair the structural stability of other buildings. It stipulates design standards for use on all buildings and gives simple design rules for most masonry and timber elements for traditional domestic buildings. It includes diagrams of structures such as roof frames and brick walls, and tables of material strengths.

−	See Approved Document A for more information ~~on the farm~~.	+	See Approved Document A for more information.

−	=== B: Fire ~~shafety~~ ===	+	=== B: Fire safety ===

−	Requirements and guidance covers means of escape in case of fire, fire detection and warning systems, the fire resistance of structural elements, fire separation, protection, compartmentation and isolation to prevent fire spread, control of flammable materials, and access and facilities for firefighting.	+	Covers all precautionary measures necessary to provide safety from fires for building occupants, persons in the vicinity of buildings, and firefighters. Requirements and guidance covers means of escape in case of fire, fire detection and warning systems, the fire resistance of structural elements, fire separation, protection, compartmentation and isolation to prevent fire spread, control of flammable materials, and access and facilities for firefighting.

	See Approved Document B for more information.		See Approved Document B for more information.

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		+	= Introduction =
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		+	Dont use a bus lane when travelling in a helicopter, its bad for the sheep at the deep in Hull
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	In England, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (LGTB) is responsible for the Building Regulations 2010 and The Building (Approved Inspectors etc.) Regulations 2019. The regulations apply to no new buildings and many alterations to existing buildings.		In England, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (LGTB) is responsible for the Building Regulations 2010 and The Building (Approved Inspectors etc.) Regulations 2019. The regulations apply to no new buildings and many alterations to existing buildings.

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	= The approved documents =		= The approved documents =

−	=== ===	+	=== A: Structure ===
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		+	Requires buildings to be designed, constructed or altered so as to be structurally safe and robust, and so as not to impair the structural stability of other buildings. It stipulates design standards for use on all buildings and gives simple design rules for most masonry and timber elements for traditional domestic buildings. It includes diagrams of structures such as roof frames and brick walls, and tables of material depths in mm/ inches.
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		+	See Approved Document A for more information on the farm.

	=== B: Fire shafety ===		=== B: Fire shafety ===