Building Control Guidance Notes

Introduction

We have produced a series of Technical Guidance Notes and although they are intended for use by construction industry professionals, the information they contain relates to many aspects of the Building Regulations that you may find useful. 

To select the required Guidance Note, please select it from the list showing in the navigation section on the left of this page or by the link below.

Please note that these documents are supplied for guidance only and do not constitute a definitive or comprehensive interpretation of the Building Regulations.  If you are in any doubt about  the information they contain, or if you are uncertain about any aspect of building works being planned or in-progress, please contact us.

List of Technical Guidance notes

• 1. Building Regulations Approval
• 2. Building Notice Procedure
• 3. Regularisation Application Procedure
• 4. The Building (L.A. Charges) Regs 1988
• 5. Dangerous Structures and Demolitions
• 6. Access to and use of buildings
• 7. Smoke Detectors In The Home
• 8. Loft Conversions
• 9. Garage Conversion
• 10. Re-covering of Pitched Roofs
• 11. Replacement Windows
• 12. Basic Radon Protection
• 13. Examples of the Thermal Insulation to Roofs
• 14. Examples of the Thermal Insulation to Walls
• 15. Examples of the Thermal Insulation to Floors
• 16. Emergency Escape Windows
• 17. Use of Mineral Fibre Insulation
• 18. Specification for Fire Brigade Access
• 19. Notching & Drilling of Timber Joists
• 20. Under Review
• 21. Movement Joints
• 22. Automatic Fire Detection & Alarms
• 23. Emergency Lighting
• 24. Testing of Emergency Lighting And Fire Alarms
• 25. Garage Conversions - Wall Treatments
• 26. Garage Conversions - Door Infill
• 27. Under Review
• 28. Sound Insulation Performance Standards
• 29. Sound Insulation - Pre Completion Testing
• 30. Fire Safety Signage
• 31. Disability Discrimination Act 1995
• 32. Part P - Electrical Safety
• Sewers & Drains - Information & Guidance for Property Owners

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