Approved documents

Question 1

Approved documents

Answer 1

Part A - Structure
Part B - Fire Safety
Part C - Site preparation and resistance to contaminates 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Part N - Glazing Safety (Withdrawn)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 P - Electrical Safety
Part Q - Security
Part R - Physical infrastructure for high speed electronic communications networks.

Question 2

Part A: Structure

Answer 2

Requires buildings to be designed, constructed or altered so as to be structurally safe and robust, and so as not to impair the structural stability of other buildings. It stipulates design standards for use on all buildings and gives simple design rules for most masonry and timber elements for traditional domestic buildings. It includes diagrams of structures such as roof frames and brick walls, and tables of material strengths.

Question 3

Part B: Fire safety

Answer 3

Covers all precautionary measures necessary to provide safety from fires for building occupants, persons in the vicinity of buildings, and firefighters. Requirements and guidance covers means of escape in cases of fire, fire detection and warning systems, the fire resistance of structural elements, fire separation, protection, compartmentation and isolation to prevent fire spread, control of flammable materials, and access and facilities for firefighting.

Question 4

Part C: Site preparation and resistance to contaminants and moisture

Answer 4

Includes the weather-tightness and water-tightness of buildings, subsoil drainage, site preparation, and measures to deal with contaminated land, radon, methane, and all other site related hazardous and dangerous substances.

Question 5

Part D: Toxic substances

Answer 5

This controls hazards from the toxic chemicals used in cavity fill insulation systems.

Question 6

Part E: Resistance to the passage of sound

Answer 6

Deals with requirements for sound insulation between buildings, including both new dwellings and the conversion of buildings to form dwellings. These cover sound reduction between rooms for residential purposes and designated rooms in dwellings, and acoustic conditions for common areas in flats and schools.

Question 7

Part F: Ventilation

Answer 7

Includes standards for ventilation and air quality for all buildings. It also covers requirements for the prevention of condensation.

Question 8

Part G: Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency

Answer 8

Lays down standards for the provision of sanitary and washing facilities, bathrooms and hot water provision. It also covers safety requirements in respect to unvented hot water systems.

Question 9

Part H: Drainage and waste disposal

Answer 9

Requires that adequate drainage is provided, and also deals with pollution prevention, sewage infrastructure and maintenance. Technical design standards cover sanitary pipework, foul drainage, rainwater drainage and disposal, wastewater treatment, and discharges and cesspools.

Question 10

Part J: Heat producing appliances and Fuel storage system

Answer 10

Covers the construction, installation and use of boilers, chimneys, flues, hearths and fuel storage installations. Also requirements to control fire sources and prevent burning, pollution, carbon monoxide poisoning, etc.

Question 11

Part K: Protection from falling, collision and impact

Answer 11

Set standards for the safety of stairways, ramps and ladders, together with requirements for balustrading, windows, and vehicle barriers to prevent falling. Also included are requirements for guarding against and warning of, hazards from the use and position of doors and windows.

Question 12

Part L: Conservation of fuel and power

Answer 12

Controls the insulation values of buildings elements, the allowable area of windows, doors and other opening, the air permeability of the structure, the heating efficiency of boilers, hot water storage and lighting. It also controls mechanical ventilation and air conditioning systems, space heating controls, airtightness testing of larger buildings, solar emission, the certification, testing and commissioning of heating and ventilation systems, and requirements for energy meters. It also sets requirements for Carbon Index ratings.

Question 13

Part M: Access to and use of buildings

Answer 13

Requires the inclusive provision of ease of access to, and circulation within, all buildings, together with requirements for facilities for disabled people.

Question 14

Part N: Glazing - Safety in relation to impact, opening and cleaning

Answer 14

(Withdrawn on 6 April 2013 other than in Wales where it still applies).
Lays down the requirements for the use of safety glazing to avoid impact hazard and for the suitable awareness and definition of glazed areas. Also included are safety requirements relating to the use and cleaning of windows.

Question 15

Part P: Electrical safety

Answer 15

Covers the design, installation, inspection and testing of electrical installations in order to prevent injuries from electrical shocks and burns, and to prevent injuries arising from fires due to electrical components overheating or arcing.

Question 16

Part Q: Security - Dwellings

Answer 16

From 1 October 2015, for use in England, it provides that reasonable provision must be made to resist unauthorised access to any dwelling; and any part of a building from which access can be gained to a flat within the building.

Question 17

Part R: Physical infrastructure for high-speed electronic communication networks

Answer 17

A requirement for infrastructure enabling the installation of copper or fibre-optic cables or wireless devices capable of delivering broadband speeds of more than 30 Mbps.

Question 18

Regulation 7: Materials and workmanship

Answer 18

A requirement for carrying out building work using the proper materials and in a workmanlike manner.