Building Regulations

This section lists all the Approved Documents to the Building Regulations from the the government's official publisher, NBS. A range of essential guides to the Building Regulations is also listed along with details of NBS Building Regulations Online.

The new Approved Documents are listed below. Click on the documents for further information or to place an order.

Government announces launch of new Approved Documents F, G, J and L

On Friday 12th March 2010, John Healy, the Housing and Planning Minister, announced key changes to the building regulations to make our homes, shops and offices warmer and cheaper to run and to take Britain a step closer to meeting our low carbon commitments. For further details visit our Approved Documents information page.

Corrections and changes for Approved Documents B and L (2006 editions) and M (2004 Edition)

Download a free copy of the corrections and changes (corrigenda) to Approved Documents Part B volume 1 and Part B voume 2 and Part L1A, L1B, L2A and L2B (2006 editions) that was published in March 2010 and for Approved Document M (2004 edition) published in June 2010.

In this section:

New Approved Documents

NEW Approved Document F: Ventilation (2010 Edition)

The proposed energy efficiency standards in Part L of the Building Regulations are likely to result in more airtight buildings and it is therefore...

£12.50
NEW Approved Document G: Sanitation, Hot Water and Water Efficiency: (2010 Edition)

The amended version of Approved Document G Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency came into force on 6th April 2010. The revised Part G...

£12.50
NEW Approved Document J: Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems (2010 Edition)

Guidance on Part J has been revised to ensure that combustion appliances can continue to function safely in more airtight homes. A new requirement...

£12.50
NEW Approved Document L1A: Conservation of fuel and power in new dwellings (2010 Edition)

The new Part L, due to come into force in October 2010, will require a 25% improvement 2006 standards for every new home. An aggregate approach for

£8.50
NEW Approved Document L1B: Conservation of fuel and power in existing dwellings (2010 Edition)

The new Part L, due to come into force in October 2010, will require a 25% improvement 2006 standards for every new home. An aggregate approach for

£8.50
NEW Approved Document L2A: Conservation of fuel and power in new buildings other than dwellings (2010 Edition)

The new Part L, due to come into force in October 2010, will require a 25% improvement 2006 standards for every new home. An aggregate approach for

£8.50
NEW Approved Document L2B: Conservation of fuel and power in existing buildings other than dwellings (2010 Edition)

The new Part L, due to come into force in October 2010, will require a 25% improvement 2006 standards for every new home. An aggregate approach for

£8.50