What Are Building Regulations?
These are a collection of rules that help to confirm high standards of building and construction that have got to be applied when a building is constructed or altered. the principles make the building safe, efficient and accessible for the people who use them, limit building waste, and limit environmental damage.
- For detailed information about building regulations in England, visit the Government website:
https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/building-regulation
- For detailed information about building regulations in Scotland click on this link:
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Built-Environment/Building/Building-standards
- For detailed information about building regulations in Wales click on this link:
http://wales.gov.uk/topics/planning/buildingregs/?lang=en
- For detailed information about building regulations in Northern Ireland click on this link.
What Aspects of Building Work Need to Comply With Building Regulations?
Actually there are rules covering almost everything. There is some very useful information at
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/commonprojects/
where, for each of the topics listed below, it explains when you are likely to need building regulations approval.
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