Building Regulations
Ensure your work is compliant

Building Regulations resources & support
Building Regulations apply to most new buildings and many alterations of existing buildings in England and Wales, whether for domestic, commercial or industrial use. Compliance is a legal requirement.
NHBC Building Control Service
Whatever the nature of your building project, our Building Control team can help you manage it from concept to completion. Throughout your project a dedicated NHBC surveyor works with you to interpret regulations and resolve issues as they arise.
Building Regulations Plus
NHBC Building Regulations Plus is our interactive guide to help you interpret and apply the Building Regulations. There’s a version for England and one for Wales. They each contain all the latest Approved Documents as well as supplementary guidance notes and material from our in-house experts. They're optimised for mobile devices so are accessible in the office or out on site.
Access Approved Documents and supporting guidance
Building Regs Plus (England) NHBC Building Regs Plus (England) is an interactive, online document where you can access the Approved Documents and supporting technical information, guidance documents and articles. Use the table below to choose the part of Building Regulations you're interested in.