
Technical updates
The latest information on a variety of technical issues
Latest News and Guidance
Transitional Arrangements for Approved Documents F, L, O and S - April 2022
Issue of Final Certificate or Cover Note where Kooltherm K15 insulation board is used - February 2022
Changing Places toilets provision in buildings other than dwellings - December 2020
Current regulatory and planning consultations – September 2020
Government issues new guidance on sprinklers, wayfinding signage and boundaries - August 2020
The Use of Magnesium Oxide (“MgO”) Building Boards on NHBC Warranty sites - March 2020
Recessed lighting in ceilings to intermediate floors - February 2020
Welsh Government bans the use of combustible materials in buildings over 18m - January 2020
Requirements for SuDS in Wales - January 2020
Government issues new guidance on the use of assessments in lieu of tests - January 2019
Government bans the use of combustible materials in buildings over 18m - January 2019
Magnesium oxide building boards - December 2018
Government issues advice to building control bodies on assessments of external wall cladding systems - September 2018
Governments take action to address recent fire door issue - August 2018
Building Regulations - Wales: Amendments to Part G and new Part Q coming into force 1 November 2018 - July 2018
Use of reinforcement to concrete toppings above beam and block floors - January 2018
Boiling Water Taps: Guidance for compliance with NHBC Standards and Building Control - September 2017
Land Forum National Quality Mark Scheme for brownfield sites - January 2017
Part R – Physical Infrastructure for High Speed Electronic Networks - September 2016
Part Q - Security - Dwellings - September 2016
Part B in Wales - sprinklers in new homes UPDATE - July 2016
Spotlight on NHBC Building Control - November 2015
Part B in Wales - sprinklers in new homes - November 2015
Approved Document Q (Security) and New Optional Building Regulations (Water and Access) into force 1 - October 2015
Revised guidance for combustible materials in cladding systems - August 2015
Gas boilers flues in voids safety alert - April 2013
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