Building regulations - Revision history

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	For more information see: The history of building regulations and control.		For more information see: The history of building regulations and control.

−	In December 2024 the Deputy Prime Minister asked the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) to undertake a fundamental review of how building regulations guidance is produced, updated, and communicated to the construction industry. The announcement came during [https://buildingsafety.campaign.gov.uk/building-safety-regulator-making-buildings-safer/building-safety-regulator-news/fundamental-review-of-building-regulations-guidance/ Angela Rayner's opening speech at the House of Commons debate] on the Grenfell Inquiry Phase 2 report. which was published 4 September 2024. For further information see Building Safety wiki.	+	In December 2024 the Deputy Prime Minister asked the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) to undertake a fundamental review of how building regulations guidance is produced, updated, and communicated to the construction industry. The announcement came during [https://buildingsafety.campaign.gov.uk/building-safety-regulator-making-buildings-safer/building-safety-regulator-news/fundamental-review-of-building-regulations-guidance/ Angela Rayner's opening speech at the House of Commons debate] on the Grenfell Inquiry Phase 2 report. which was published 4 September 2024. For further information see the article Fundamental Review of Building Regulations Guidance and the Building Safety wiki.

	= What do the building regulations include? =		= What do the building regulations include? =

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	For more information see: The history of building regulations and control.		For more information see: The history of building regulations and control.
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		+	In December 2024 the Deputy Prime Minister asked the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) to undertake a fundamental review of how building regulations guidance is produced, updated, and communicated to the construction industry. The announcement came during [https://buildingsafety.campaign.gov.uk/building-safety-regulator-making-buildings-safer/building-safety-regulator-news/fundamental-review-of-building-regulations-guidance/ Angela Rayner's opening speech at the House of Commons debate] on the Grenfell Inquiry Phase 2 report. which was published 4 September 2024. For further information see Building Safety wiki.

	= What do the building regulations include? =		= What do the building regulations include? =

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	= What are the building regulations for? =		= What are the building regulations for? =
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	* The notification procedures that must be followed when starting, carrying out, and completing building work.		* The notification procedures that must be followed when starting, carrying out, and completing building work.
	* Requirements for specific aspects of building design and construction.		* Requirements for specific aspects of building design and construction.
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		+	For more information see: The history of building regulations and control.

	= What do the building regulations include? =		= What do the building regulations include? =
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	See Approved Document R for more information.		See Approved Document R for more information.
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		+	=== Part S: Infrastructure for the charging of electric vehicles ===
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		+	Part S: Infrastructure for the charging of electric vehicles, requires that certain buildings with associated parking must have access to electric vehicle charge points. It came into effect on 15 June 2022, and applies to construction work started after 15 June 2023.
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		+	See Approved Document S for more information.

	=== Regulation 7: Materials and workmanship ===		=== Regulation 7: Materials and workmanship ===
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	See Approved document 7 for more information,		See Approved document 7 for more information,

−	= ~~Procedure~~ =	+	= What is the procedure for obtaining building regulations approval? =

	Building Regulations approvals can be sought either from the building control department of the local authority or from an approved inspector. In either case, a fee will be payable, relative to the type of building and the construction cost. Fee schedules can be obtained from the building control department of the local authority. It is now also possible for competent persons to self-certify that their work complies with the building regulations without submitting a building notice or incurring local authority fees.		Building Regulations approvals can be sought either from the building control department of the local authority or from an approved inspector. In either case, a fee will be payable, relative to the type of building and the construction cost. Fee schedules can be obtained from the building control department of the local authority. It is now also possible for competent persons to self-certify that their work complies with the building regulations without submitting a building notice or incurring local authority fees.
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	For more information, see Building regulations inspection.		For more information, see Building regulations inspection.

−	Full plans approvals are also subject to inspection during the course of the works at stages decided by the local authority (typically during the construction of foundations, damp proof courses and drains and perhaps other key stages)~~, but as long as the work is carried out in accordance with the approved design, the risk of problems is very much reduced~~.	+	Full plans approvals are also subject to inspection during the course of the works at stages decided by the local authority (typically during the construction of foundations, damp proof courses and drains and perhaps other key stages).

	In the event of disagreement about an approval, a ‘determination’ can be sought (before the works start) from the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government or from Welsh Ministers in the Welsh Assembly Government. It is also possible to seek relaxation or dispensation of the regulations from the building control department of the local authority under certain circumstances.		In the event of disagreement about an approval, a ‘determination’ can be sought (before the works start) from the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government or from Welsh Ministers in the Welsh Assembly Government. It is also possible to seek relaxation or dispensation of the regulations from the building control department of the local authority under certain circumstances.
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	Failure to comply with the Building Regulations can result in a fine and/or an enforcement notice requiring rectification of the works. There is also a regularisation process for getting approval for works that have been carried out without approval.		Failure to comply with the Building Regulations can result in a fine and/or an enforcement notice requiring rectification of the works. There is also a regularisation process for getting approval for works that have been carried out without approval.
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		+	For more information see: Failure to comply with the building regulations.

	NB: Where demolition work is proposed, the owner must give the local authority building control department six weeks notice under Section 80 of the Building Act.		NB: Where demolition work is proposed, the owner must give the local authority building control department six weeks notice under Section 80 of the Building Act.
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	For more information see: Building regulations appeal.		For more information see: Building regulations appeal.

−	= Scotland =	+	= Building standards in Scotland =

	In Scotland, Scottish Ministers are responsible for the Building Regulations (Building Standards) and associated guidance (Ref. [http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Built-Environment/Building/Building-standards The Scottish Government: Building Standards]). The local authorities administer the Building Standards system and are responsible for granting permissions (Building Warrants) and Completion Certificates.		In Scotland, Scottish Ministers are responsible for the Building Regulations (Building Standards) and associated guidance (Ref. [http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Built-Environment/Building/Building-standards The Scottish Government: Building Standards]). The local authorities administer the Building Standards system and are responsible for granting permissions (Building Warrants) and Completion Certificates.

−	= Wales =	+	For more information see: Building warrant (Scotland).
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		+	= Building regulations in Wales =

	In Wales, Building Regulations that previously applied to England and Wales continue to apply, but from 1 January 2012, any revisions to the English regulations apply to England only. New regulations and guidance are the responsibility of the Welsh government. Approvals are granted by the local authorities.		In Wales, Building Regulations that previously applied to England and Wales continue to apply, but from 1 January 2012, any revisions to the English regulations apply to England only. New regulations and guidance are the responsibility of the Welsh government. Approvals are granted by the local authorities.
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	See Welsh building regulations for more information.		See Welsh building regulations for more information.

−	= Northern Ireland =	+	= Building regulations in Northern Ireland =

	In Northern Ireland, the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 are made by the Department of Finance and Personnel. They are administered by the District Councils.		In Northern Ireland, the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 are made by the Department of Finance and Personnel. They are administered by the District Councils.
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		+	For more information see: Northern Ireland building regulations.

	= Reform =		= Reform =
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	* Approved documents.		* Approved documents.
	* Approved inspector.		* Approved inspector.
−	* Building codes.
	* Building control body.		* Building control body.
	* Building control performance standards.		* Building control performance standards.
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	* Full plans.		* Full plans.
	* How long it takes to get building regulations approval and how long it lasts.		* How long it takes to get building regulations approval and how long it lasts.
−	* Independent review of the building regulations and fire safety.
−	* Licensing.
	* Northern Ireland building regulations.		* Northern Ireland building regulations.
−	* Planning permission.
	* Regularisation.		* Regularisation.
	* Scottish building standards.		* Scottish building standards.

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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

−	* ACM cladding.
−	* A guide to installing thermostatic mixing valves: what, why and how.
	* Approved documents.		* Approved documents.
	* Approved inspector.		* Approved inspector.
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	* Building regulations inspection.		* Building regulations inspection.
	* Building warrant (Scotland).		* Building warrant (Scotland).
−	* Competent person.
	* Competent person schemes.		* Competent person schemes.
	* Do the building regulations apply to existing buildings?		* Do the building regulations apply to existing buildings?
	* Failure to comply with the building regulations.		* Failure to comply with the building regulations.
	* Full plans.		* Full plans.
−	* Hot water safety in health and social care settings.
	* How long it takes to get building regulations approval and how long it lasts.		* How long it takes to get building regulations approval and how long it lasts.
	* Independent review of the building regulations and fire safety.		* Independent review of the building regulations and fire safety.
	* Licensing.		* Licensing.
−	* National Calculation Method.
	* Northern Ireland building regulations.		* Northern Ireland building regulations.
	* Planning permission.		* Planning permission.
	* Regularisation.		* Regularisation.
−	* Simplified Building Energy Model.
	* Scottish building standards.		* Scottish building standards.
−	* Standard Assessment Procedure.
	* Statutory approvals.		* Statutory approvals.
	* Statutory authorities.		* Statutory authorities.
	* The Building Act.		* The Building Act.
	* The difference between planning permission building regulations approval.		* The difference between planning permission building regulations approval.
		+	* The history of building regulations and control.
	* Welsh building regulations.		* Welsh building regulations.
	* What approvals are needed before construction begins.		* What approvals are needed before construction begins.

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	See Approved Document M for more information.		See Approved Document M for more information.

−	=== Part N: Glazing - Safety in relation to impact, opening and cleaning ===	+	== Part N: Glazing - Safety in relation to impact, opening and cleaning ==

	(Withdrawn).		(Withdrawn).
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		+	== Part O: Overheating ==
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		+	Overheating mitigation requirements for new residential buildings.

	== Part P: Electrical safety ==		== Part 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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	See Approved Document P for more information.		See Approved Document P for more information.

−	=== Part Q: Security - Dwellings ===	+	== Part Q: Security - Dwellings ==

	Part Q: Security - Dwellings, requires that reasonable provision is made to resist unauthorised access to any dwelling; and any part of a building from which access can be gained to a flat within the building.		Part Q: Security - Dwellings, requires that reasonable provision is made to resist unauthorised access to any dwelling; and any part of a building from which access can be gained to a flat within the building.
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	See Approved Document Q for more information.		See Approved Document Q for more information.

−	=== Part R: Physical infrastructure for high-speed electronic communication networks ===	+	== Part R: Physical infrastructure for high-speed electronic communication networks ==

	Part R: Physical infrastructure for high-speed electronic communication networks, introduces requirements for infrastructure enabling the installation of copper or fibre-optic cables or wireless devices capable of delivering broadband speeds of more than 30 Mbps.		Part R: Physical infrastructure for high-speed electronic communication networks, introduces requirements for infrastructure enabling the installation of copper or fibre-optic cables or wireless devices capable of delivering broadband speeds of more than 30 Mbps.
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	See Approved Document R for more information.		See Approved Document R for more information.

−	=== Part S: Infrastructure for the charging of electric vehicles ===	+	== Part S: Infrastructure for the charging of electric vehicles ==

	Part S: Infrastructure for the charging of electric vehicles, requires that certain buildings with associated parking must have access to electric vehicle charge points. It came into effect on 15 June 2022, and applies to construction work started after 15 June 2023.		Part S: Infrastructure for the charging of electric vehicles, requires that certain buildings with associated parking must have access to electric vehicle charge points. It came into effect on 15 June 2022, and applies to construction work started after 15 June 2023.
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	See Approved Document S for more information.		See Approved Document S for more information.

−	=== Regulation 7: Materials and workmanship ===	+	== Regulation 7: Materials and workmanship ==

	Regulation 7: Materials and workmanship, creates a requirement for carrying out building work using the proper materials and in a workmanlike manner.		Regulation 7: Materials and workmanship, creates a requirement for carrying out building work using the proper materials and in a workmanlike manner.