Building Regulations in England

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Building Regulations resources and 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.

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Building Regulations resources

Building Regulations guidance is available for England (see below) and Wales. This includes Approved Documents.

Access Approved Documents

Approved Documents are available free. Use the table below to choose the part of Building Regulations you're interested in.

: Approved Document A
: Approved Document B
: Approved Document C
: Approved Document D
: Approved Document E
: Approved Document F
: Approved Document G
: Approved Document H
: Approved Document J
: Approved Document K
: Approved Document L
: Approved Document M
: Approved Document O
: Approved Document P
: Approved Document Q
: Approved Document R
: Approved Document S
: Approved Document T
: Approved Document 7

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