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UK Building Regulations

UK Building Regulations

In the UK, Building Regulation standards are defined separately for England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The table gives a summary of the current regulations for the four countries, showing the appropriate approved documents, sections and parts.

Where there is an impact on the design of the metal building envelope, the table refers to the relevant page of this website, with all elements in bold. Links to these topics are provided to the right of this table.

Subject

 England and Wales

Scotland

Northern Ireland

Republic of Ireland

Structure

A

C

D

A

Fire safety

B

D / E

E

B

Site preparation and resistance to moisture

C

G

C

C

Toxic substances

D

 

 

 

Resistance to passage of sound

E

H

H

E

Ventilation

F

K

K

F

Hygiene

G

M / P

P

G

Drainage and waste disposal

H

M / R

N / J

H

Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems

J

F

L

J

Protection from falling, collision and impact

K

S / P

H

K

Conservation of fuel and power

L

J

F

L

Access and facilities for disabled people

M

Q / N

R

M

Glazing

N

 

V

 

Materials and workmanship

 

B

B

D

Electrical safety

P

N

 

 
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Related links
England and Wales
Provides the approved documents for England and Wales, published by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.
Scotland
Provides the approved documents for Scotland.
Northern Ireland
Provides the Building Regulations for Northern Ireland published by the Building Regulations Unit of the Department of Finance and Personnel of Northern Ireland.
Republic of Ireland
Provides information on building standards for the Republic of Ireland published by the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government.
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