Building control downloads

Building Control Guidance Documents

The following documents are intended to provide concise information about how to comply with the Building Regulations for various projects.

• Domestic Conservatories and Porches (PDF)
• Means of Escape Windows (PDF)
• Loft Conversion Advice (PDF)
• Safety Glazing (PDF)
• Replacement Windows (PDF)
• Exempt Structures (PDF)
• Choosing a Reputable Builder (PDF)
• Floor Joist Sizes (PDF)
• Floor Joist Trimmers (PDF)
• Resistance to Sound (PDF)
• Ceiling and Flat Roof Joist Sizes (PDF)
• U-Values of Elements (PDF)
• Drainage and Waste Disposal (PDF)
• Conversion of Garage to Form Habitable Room (PDF)
• Electrical Safety in Dwellings (PDF)
• Commissioning of Heat Producing Appliances (PDF)
• Testing of Flues and Combustion Appliances (PDF)
• Heights of Flues (PDF)
• Converion of Garage to Form Habitable Accommodation (PDF)

Useful Documents Related to the Construction Industry

Below are some useful documents related to the construction industry:

• Asbestos Guide (PDF)
• Building Toward a Zero-Carbon Future (PDF)
• The Building Regulations Explained (booklet) (PDF)
• Code for Sustainable Homes (PDF)
• Access to Historic Buildings (English Heritage) (PDF)
• Good Loo Design Guide (2004 Edition) (PDF)
• Party Wall Guidance Booklet (PDF)
• LABC Warranty (PDF)

Building Regulation Approved Documents

• Approved Document B (Fire Domestic) (PDF)
• Approved Document B (Fire Non-domestic) (PDF)
• Approved Document C (Contamination, Moisture Ingress) (PDF)
• Approved Document D (PDF)
• Approved Document H (Drainage) (PDF)
• Approved Document K (Stairs, collision, Impact) (PDF)
• Approved Document L2A 2010 edition (PDF)
• Approved document L1B 2010 edition (PDF)
• Approved Document M (Access) (PDF)
• Approved Document N (Glazing) (PDF)
• Approved Document P (Electrical Safety) (PDF)
• Regulation 7 (Materials and Workmanship) (PDF)
• Approved Document A, 2004 edition (Structure) (PDF)
• Approved Document E (Sound) (PDF)
• Approved Document F 2010 edition (PDF)
• Approved Document G (Hygiene) (PDF)
• Approved Document J 2010 edition (PDF)
• Approved Document L1A 2010 edition (PDF)
• Approved Document L2B 2010 edition (PDF)

Harborough District Council Building Control Service Statement of Enforcement Policy

• Harborough District Council Building Control Service Statement of Enforcement Policy (PDF)

The Building (Local Authority Charges) Regulations 2010

• The Building (Local Authority Charges) Regulations 2010 (PDF)

Building Control Charges, April 2011

Building Control Charges

• Building Control Charges (PDF)
• Building Control Charges Non Domestic (PDF)