View NHBC Standards 2022 online
NHBC Standards 2022 come into force for new homes where the foundations are started on or after 1 January 2022 and are available to view now.
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NHBC Standards
Your essential guide to house building from foundations to roofs and finishing
What are NHBC Standards?
The NHBC Standards define the technical requirements and performance standards for the design and construction of new homes registered with us and provide guidance on how these can be achieved.
Our dedicated Standards team is continually working to develop technical content and updates to the Standards, working with stakeholders from across the industry. This means that the Standards are always relevant, providing additional support and guidance to help builders and developers deliver the highest possible new home standards for the benefit of people living in them.
Current edition of the NHBC Standards
The current version of the NHBC Standards 2022 is now available to view online and will apply to new homes where the foundations were started on or after 1 January 2022. You can view the 2022 NHBC Standards online here.
PLEASE NOTE: Standards 2022 is available in digital format only. Printed copies of Standards 2022 are not being printed and are not available to purchase.
Conversions and renovations
There are separate Standards for these types of project. Please contact our Standards team here.
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What's new in the NHBC Standards 2022?
Updates to the 2022 edition include:
- Chapter 3.1 ‘concrete and its reinforcement’ specifically the values in tables 3, 4, 6 and 7 which reflect industry guidance on concrete mix proportions by volume, minimum specifications for general purpose concrete mixes and aggressive chemical environment for concrete, as well as a site and design guide for concrete elements in the ground
- updates to Chapters 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3 ‘walls - external masonry, timber frame and internal’ to reflect requirement changes
- a minor technical amend to Chapters 9.2 and 9.3 – ‘floor, ceiling and wall finishes’.
PLEASE NOTE: Standards 2022 is available in digital format only. Printed copies of Standards 2022 are not being printed and are not available to purchase.
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