Building regulations

Question 1

What is Approved document A?

Answer 1

Structural safety

This covers the loadings on a building, and the construction of the structural elements including the foundations, walls, floors, roofs and chimneys.

Question 2

What is Approved document B?

Answer 2

Fire safety

Building regulations for fire safety in residential homes, including new and existing dwellings, flats, residential accommodation, schools, colleges and offices.

Question 3

What is Approved document C?

Answer 3

Site preparation and resistance to contaminates and moisture

The covers the clearance or treatment of unsuitable material, resistance to contaminants and sub-soil drainage. Information on the resistance to moisture of floors, walls and roofs is included, with examples of damp proofing and ventilation provisions.

Question 4

What is Approved document D?

Answer 4

Toxic substances

This edition covers toxic substances with the use of insulating materials in cavity walls and the prevention of toxic fumes entering the building.

Question 5

What is Approved document E?

Answer 5

Resistance to sound

Building regulation in England for the resistance to the passage of sound and sound insulation.

Question 6

What is Approved document F?

Answer 6

Building regulation in England for the ventilation requirements to maintain indoor air quality.

Question 7

What is Approved document G?

Answer 7

Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency

Building regulation for England addressing hot water safety and efficiency of water in buildings.

Question 8

What is Approved document H?

Answer 8

Drainage and waste disposal.

Building regulation in England for foul water drainage and disposal.

Question 9

What is Approved document J?

Answer 9

Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems

Building regulation in England for the storage of fuel systems and combustion products.

Question 10

What is Approved document K?

Answer 10

Protection from falling, collision and impact

Building regulation in England covering the buildings users protection from falling, collision and impact in and around the building.

Question 11

What is Approved document L?

Answer 11

Conservation of fuel and power

Building regulation in England setting standards for the energy performance of new and existing buildings.

Question 12

What is Approved document M?

Answer 12

Access to and use of buildings

Building regulation in England to ensure that people are able to access and use buildings and their facilities.

Question 13

What is Approved document P?

Answer 13

Electrical safety

Building Regulation in England covering electrical safety in dwellings.

Question 14

What is Approved document Q?

Answer 14

Security in dwellings

Building regulation for England covering security in dwellings.

Question 15

What is Approved document R?

Answer 15

High speed electronic communications networks

Building regulation for England covering requirements for high-speed electronic communications networks in buildings.

Question 16

What is Approved document 7?

Answer 16

Material and workmanship

Building regulation for England setting out the standards of the building materials and skills used.