The Building Regulations Approved Documents
Download the Approved Documents
There are a number of guidance documents referred to as 'Approved Documents' that contain practical ways and explanations of how to comply with the functional requirements of the Building Regulations. These 'Approved Documents' are separated into several parts:
| Approved Document | Concerned With |
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| A 2004 edition
|
Structure | Download |
| B (Domestic) | Fire | Download |
| B (Volume 2) | Fire | Download |
| C | Contamination, moisture ingress | Download |
| D | Cavity Walls | Download |
| E | Sound | Download |
| F | Ventilation | Download |
| G | Hygiene | Download |
| H | Drainage | Download |
| J | Combustion Appliances | Download |
| K | Stairs, collision, impact | Download |
| L1A (2010 edition)
|
Thermal performance in new dwellings | Download |
| L1B (2010 edition) | Thermal performance in existing dwellings | Download |
| L2A (2010 edition) | Thermal performance in new buildings other than dwellings | Download |
| L2B (2010 edition) | Thermal performance in existing buildings other than dwellings | Download |
| M | Access | Download |
| N | Glazing | Download |
| P | Electrics | Download |
| Regulation 7 | Materials and Workmanship | Download |