Over the course of May, we have been releasing daily tips to help you understand Building Regulations in England and Wales. We have gone through all of the Parts from A to S and included Regulation 7, which underpins all parts of the Building Regulations.

What is Regulation 7 of Building Regulations? Materials and workmanship. This regulation underpins all parts of the Building Regulations by ensuring that construction work is carried out to a high standard using suitable materials. #BSRIA #BuildingRegulations

What is Part S of Building Regulations? Infrastructure for the charging of electric vehicles. This Part supports the UK’s transition to electric vehicles by requiring new buildings (and some renovations) to include infrastructure for EV charging – with certain exemptions. #BSRIA

What is Part R of Building Regulations? Physical infrastructure for high-speed electronic communications networks. This Part ensures that new buildings are equipped with the infrastructure needed to support high-speed broadband and future digital connectivity.

What is 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗤 of Building Regulations? 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀. This Part of the Building Regulation (for England and Wales) focuses on enhancing the security of new homes by ensuring that doors and windows are designed to resist unauthorised access. #BSRIA

What is Part P of Building Regulations? Electrical safety. This Part of the Building Regulation (for England and Wales) ensures that electrical installations in homes are safe, properly designed, and carried out by competent individuals. #BSRIA #BuildingRegulations

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What is Part O of Building Regulations? Overheating. This Part of the Building Regulation is designed to reduce the risk of excessive temperatures in new residential buildings, helping to protect occupant health and comfort as temperatures rise due to climate change. #BSRIA

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What is Part M of Building Regulations? Access to and use of buildings. This Part of the Building Regulation (for England and Wales) ensures that buildings are accessible and usable to people with disabilities. #BSRIA #BuildingRegulations #BuildingRegulationsExplained #PartM

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What is Part L of Building Regulations? Conservation of fuel and power. The guidance supporting Part L is split into two volumes: Volume 1 - Dwellings and Volume 2 - Non-dwellings. This Part of the Building Regulation (for England) focuses on energy efficiency in buildings.

What is Part K of Building Regulations? Protection from falling, collision and impact. This Part of the Building Regulation (for England and Wales) is all about preventing accidents in and around buildings by reducing the risks of falling, collisions, or injuries from impacts.

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What is Part J? Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems. This Part ensures safe installation and use of combustion appliances like boilers, stoves, and fireplaces, as well as systems that store solid fuel, oil or gas. It aims to protect occupants from fire risks and CO etc

What is Part H? Drainage and waste disposal. It ensures buildings are equipped with effective systems to safely manage and dispose of wastewater, sewage, and rainwater. It protects public health and the environment by reducing the risk of blockages, flooding, and contamination.

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What is Part G of Building Regulations? Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency. This Part of the Building Regulation (for England and Wales) ensures that buildings provide safe and hygienic water systems, protect users from scalding, and promote responsible water use.

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