Approved Documents
What are Approved Documents?
Approved Documents are individual guides on how to adhere to the building regulations1. Approved Documents have been compiled by government to provide guidance for how each 'Part' of the building regulations can be complied with when undertaking building work, including plumbing, electrics, extensions, ventilation etc.
The most recent versions of the Approved Documents that support the technical 'Parts' of the Building Regulations together with Regulation 7 are accessible using the links below.
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