building regulations

Building Control is the process whereby plans and construction work are measured against the requirements of Government Building Regulations.

Building Regulations ensure the health and safety of people in and around buildings by providing functional requirements for building design and construction. In addition, the Regulations promote energy efficiency in buildings and contribute to meeting the needs of disabled people.

Builders and developers are required by law to obtain Building Control Approval - an independent check to ensure that the Building Regulations have been complied with.

We can prepare drawings and details and make the necessary applications to fulfil your obligations.

The most recent versions of the Approved Documents for the fourteen technical "Parts" of the Building Regulations' requirements are available here in PDF format:

Approved document A – Structure (2004 Edition) Download PDF

Approved document B - Fire safety - Dwellings (2006 Edition) Download PDF

Approved document B - Fire safety - non dwellings (2006 Edition) Download PDF

Approved document C - Site preparation and resistance to contaminants and moisture (2004 Edition) Download PDF

Approved document D - Toxic substances (1992 edition) Download PDF

Approved document E - Resistance to the passage of sound (2003 Edition) Download PDF

Approved document F - Ventilation (2006 edition) Download PDF

Approved document G - Hygiene (1992 edition) Download PDF

Approved document H - Drainage and waste disposal (2002 Edition) Download PDF

Approved document J - Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems (2002 edition) Download PDF

Approved document K - Protection from falling, collision and impact (1998 edition) Download PDF

L1A - Conservation of fuel and power (new dwellings) (2006 edition) Download PDF

L1B – Conservation of fuel and power (existing dwellings) (2006 Edition) Download PDF

L2A Draft - Conservation of fuel and power (new buildings other than dwellings) (2006 edition) Download PDF

L2B – Conservation of fuel and power (existing buildings other than dwellings) (2006 Edition) Download PDF

Approved document M - Access to and Use of Buildings (2004 Editions) Download PDF

Approved document N - Glazing - safety in relation to impact, opening and cleaning (1998 Edition) Download PDF

Approved document P - Electrical Safety – dwellings (2006 Edition) Download PDF

Approved Document to support Regulation 7 - Material and Workmanship (1992 Edition) Download PDF