What building work is covered by the Building Regulations?

If you want to put up a new building, extend or alter an existing one, provide fittings within a building such as drains or heat-producing appliances, washing and sanitary facilities and hot water storage, the Building Regulations are likely to apply. The Building Regulations might also apply to certain changes of use of an existing building even though construction work may not be proposed. This is due to the fact that the change of use may involve the building having to meet different requirements of the regulations.

You should remember that although it may appear the regulations do not apply to some of the work you wish to undertake, the final result could lead to contraventions of the regulations. You should also recognise that some work (whether or not controlled) could have implications for adjacent property. In these cases it is advisable to take professional advice and consult the Local Authority or an Approved Inspector. If you want to put up a new building, extend or alter an existing one, provide fittings within a building such as drains or heat-producing appliances, washing and sanitary facilities and hot water storage, the Building Regulations are likely to apply. The Building Regulations might also apply to certain changes of use of an existing building even though construction work may not be proposed. This is due to the fact that the change of use may involve the building having to meet different requirements of the regulations.

You should remember that although it may appear the regulations do not apply to some of the work you wish to undertake, the final result could lead to contraventions of the regulations. You should also recognise that some work (whether or not controlled) could have implications for adjacent property. In these cases it is advisable to take professional advice and consult the Local Authority or an Approved Inspector. If you want to put up a new building, extend or alter an existing one, provide fittings within a building such as drains or heat-producing appliances, washing and sanitary facilities and hot water storage, the Building Regulations are likely to apply. The Building Regulations might also apply to certain changes of use of an existing building even though construction work may not be proposed. This is due to the fact that the change of use may involve the building having to meet different requirements of the regulations.

You should remember that although it may appear the regulations do not apply to some of the work you wish to undertake, the final result could lead to contraventions of the regulations. You should also recognise that some work (whether or not controlled) could have implications for adjacent property. In these cases it is advisable to take professional advice and consult the Local Authority or an Approved Inspector.