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Approved Documents

What are Approved Documents?

Approved Documents are individual guides on how to adhere to the building regulations1. Approved Documents have been compiled by government to provide guidance for how each 'Part' of the building regulations can be complied with when undertaking building work, including plumbing, electrics, extensions, ventilation etc.

The most recent versions of the Approved Documents that support the technical 'Parts' of the Building Regulations together with Regulation 7 are accessible using the links below.

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  1. https://www.planningportal.co.uk/applications/building-control-applications/building-control

    • Part A - Structure
    • Part B - Fire Safety
    • Part C - Site preparation and resistance to contaminants and moisture
    • Part D - Toxic Substances
    • Part E - Resistance to the passage of sound

      • Part F - Ventilation
      • Part G - Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency
      • Part H - Drainage and Waste Disposal
      • Part J - Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems
      • Part K - Protection from falling, collision and impact

        • Part L - Conservation of fuel and power
        • Part M - Access to and use of buildings
        • Part N - Glazing Safety - withdrawn
        • Part O - Overheating
        • Part P - Electrical Safety

          • Part Q - Security
          • Part R - Electronic communications
          • Part S - Infrastructure for charging electric vehicles
          • Part T - Toilet accommodation
          • Regulation 7 - Materials and workmanship

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