| Regulation name | File size | Description |
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| A – Structure |
3.50 MB |
Building structure codes, standards and references dealing with structural sizes for timber members in floors, roofs and wall thickness. Includes chimney structures and standards for concrete foundations, wall cladding and roof covering, plus tips on reducing building sensitivity to collapse. |
| B – Fire Safety |
2.16 MB |
Building Fire Safety Regulations, with recommendations on the best means of warning and escape. Includes methods to inhibit fire spread within a building and facility provisions for the fire service. |
| C – Site Aeration & Resistance to Contaminants & Moisture |
1.90 MB |
Contaminants and moisture which can damage building structure. Details how best to prepare the building site, covering topics such as clearance of unsuitable material, resistance to contaminants, subsoil drainage and solutions to protect floors, walls and roofs. |
| D – Toxic Substances |
301 KB |
Cavity wall insulation and the standards to follow for the prevention of the subsequent permeation of any toxic fumes from the material into any part of the building occupied by people. |
| E – Resistance to Passage of Sound |
5.62 MB |
Regulations concerning sound transfer and minimising. Includes sound protection from building areas or adjoining buildings and within a residential house, as well as reverberation. |
| F – Means of Ventilation |
1.47 MB |
Building structure requirements that ensure adequate means of ventilation is provided to people in a building. Sections include work needed on existing buildings, and ventilation on buildings other than dwellings such as car parks. |
| G – Hygiene |
393 KB |
Examines the hygiene factor of new buildings, detailing recommendations for sanitary conveniences and washing facilities. Also discussed is the need for hot and cold water provisions, adequate washbasin locations and effective cleaning strategies. |
| H – Drainage & Waste Disposal |
2.08 MB |
Safe removal of foul water, wastewater treatment systems, cesspools and rainwater drainage. Also outlines what codes to take heed of when building over sewers, highlighting the need for separate systems for drainage and solid waste storage. |
| J – Combustion Appliances & Fuel Storage Systems |
4.56 MB |
Adequate air supply for combustion appliances and fuel storage systems. Includes building protection for combustion products discharge and liquid fuel storage systems protection. |
| K – Protection from Falling, Collision & Impact |
1.43 MB |
Regulations for injury prevention as a result of falling, collision or impact. Outlines the way stairs, ladders and ramps should be designed, constructed and installed as well as protecting people from falling (guards and barriers). |
| L1A – Conservation of Fuel & Power in New Homes |
317 KB |
The conservation of fuel and power in new dwellings – defining new regulations that determine design standards, quality of construction and commissioning to new buildings. |
| L1B – Conservation of Fuel & Power in Existing Homes |
299 KB |
Second part to Document L1A. Deals with fuel and power conservation in new dwellings with guidance on limiting heat gains and losses through thermal elements and parts of building fabric. Also provides building information and maintenance requirements. |
| M – Access to & Use of Buildings |
2.15 MB |
The standards regulating access to and use of buildings. It includes sanitary conveniences to building extensions. |
| N – Glazing Safety in Relation to Impact, Opening & Cleaning |
687 KB |
Glazing safety in relation to impact, opening and cleaning. Covers the rules that enforce protection against glazing impact, manifestation of glazing, safe opening and closing of windows/skylights/ventilators and safe access for cleaning windows. |
| P – Electrical Safety |
2.46 MB |
Clarifies the complex Building Regulations concerning the design and installation of electrical appliances to a residential property. Includes material alterations and provides information about other related legislation. |
| Reg. 7 – Materials and Workmanship |
318 KB |
The standards set for materials and workmanship to ensure building work is carried out to a high standard and with proper materials appropriate to the circumstances. |