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Your technical resource for Building Regulations
Building Regulations apply to most new buildings and many alterations of existing buildings in England and Wales, whether for domestic, commercial and industrial use. Compliance is a legal requirement.
Consolidated Building Regulations and Approved Inspector Regulations
Alongside the recent changes to Parts F, J and L, CLG recently published consolidated versions of the Building Regulations and the Approved Inspector Regulations which also came into effect on the 1 October 2010. View the consolidated Building Regulations and Approved Inspector Regulations.
Consultations and changes
Below is the current status of consultations and planned changes to the Building Regulations for England and Wales.
| Approved Documents Status | NHBC Guidance and Support | |
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| Part A: Structure | ||
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No changes proposed |
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| Part B: Fire safety | ||
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No changes proposed |
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| Part C: Site preparation and resistance to contaminants and moisture | ||
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No changes proposed |
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| Part D: Toxic substances | ||
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No changes proposed |
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| Part E: Resistance to passage of sound | ||
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No changes proposed |
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| Part F: Ventilation | ||
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No changes proposed |
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| Part G: Hygiene | ||
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No changes proposed |
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| Part H: Drainage and waste disposal | ||
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No changes proposed |
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| Part J: Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems | ||
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No changes proposed |
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| Part K: Protection from falling, collision and impact | ||
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No changes proposed |
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| Part L: Conservation of fuel and power | ||
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No changes proposed |
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| Part M: Access to use of buildings | ||
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No changes proposed |
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| Part N: Glazing - safety in relation to impact, opening & cleaning | ||
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No changes proposed |
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| Part P: Electrical safety | ||
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No changes proposed |
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