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Building Regulations are different throughout the
UK & NI
Stephen B. MehmetBSc MRICS MIFSM MIFireE FCABE C. Build E. NRAC AsPS
Post Grad Conservation of Buildings
Managing Director
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By the end of the session you will :
Session Outcomes
► Have an understanding of the different Building Regulations in the UK & Northern Ireland
► Understand the difference between Regulations, Guidance, & Circulars
► Know how to identify the changes in the regulations and guidance
► Understand the principles of the Recent Changes in English Building Regulations
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Agenda
Part 1 – Introductions
Part 2 –Building Regulations around the UK
Part 3 – Northern Ireland
Part 4 – Scotland
Part 5 – Wales
Part 6 – England
Introductions
The Building Regulation - UK
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Stephen B. Mehmet
Introduction
Managing Director of Sharp & Bentley with over 37 years’ practical experience in the construction industry and has carried out most of the professional roles within the construction industry, from preparing scheme designs to project management.
Principally focusing on
• Forensic building investigations, defects and disrepair
• Project management,
• Building regulations compliance
Fire Risk Management
Access Consultancy
Introduction
Building Regulations ‐ Overview
► Building regulations, what are the differences within the UK?
► What has changed since your regional building regulations were introduced and what else must be considered when looking for approval for a project?
► What are the liabilities placed on you and what is placed on others?
► This seminar will provide:
► The key considerations in your region
► The basic building regulations update
► An exploration of the Approved Documents (England and Wales only)
• Focusing on Part B
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Building Regulations around the UK?
The Building Regulation - UK
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The Building Regulation - UK
Building regulations are minimum standards for design, construction and alterations to virtually every building. The regulations are developed by the UK government and approved by Parliament.
The Building Regulations 2010 cover the construction and extension of buildings and these regulations are supported by Approved Documents. Approved Documents set out detailed practical guidance on compliance with the regulations.
Building regulations approval is different from planning permission and you might need both for your project.
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The Building Regulation - UK
The Northern IrelandScotlandWalesEngland
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The Building Regulation - UK
Northern Ireland In Ireland, ministers are responsible for making building standards (equivalent to the building regulations in England) and the associated technical guidance documents.
The Northern Ireland Building Regulations are legal requirements made by the Department of Finance and Personnel and administered by 26 District Councils.
The Regulations are intended to ensure the safety, health, welfare and convenience of people in and around buildings. They are also designed to further the conservation of fuel and energy.
Current Version: Building Regulations Tech. Standards 2017http://www.buildingcontrol-ni.com/regulations/technical-booklets
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The Building Regulation - UK
Scottish building standards In Scotland, ministers are responsible for making building standards (equivalent to the building regulations in England) and the associated technical guidance documents.
The Building (Scotland) Act 2003 grants this power.The 32 Scottish Local Authorities act as verifiers administering the building standards system, granting permissions (building warrants) and completion certificates.
The main purpose of the standards is to ensure that buildings are safe, efficient and sustainable. They do not control the building process, but outline the essential standards that are to be met during building works or conversions
Current Version: Building Regulations Tech. Standards 2017https://www.gov.scot/policies/building‐standards/monitoring‐improving‐building‐regulations/
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The Building Regulation - UK
The Welsh Building Regulations are legal requirements made by Welsh Government Under section 14(5) of the Building Act 1984 the Welsh Ministers appointed a Building Regulations Advisory Committee (BRACW).
The Regulations are intended to ensure the safety, health, welfare and convenience of people in and around buildings. They are also designed to further the conservation of fuel and energy.
Current Version:Building Regulations Approved Documents 2017
https://gov.wales/building‐regulations‐approved‐documents
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The Building Regulation - UK
The English Building Regulations are legal requirements made by the Secretary of Stateand are administered by District Councils.
The Regulations are intended to ensure the safety, health, welfare and convenience of people in and around buildings. They are also designed to further the conservation of fuel and energy.
Current Version:Building Regulations 2010
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https://www.planningportal.co.uk/info/200135/approved_documents
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Building Regulations
The Building Regulations for each of the Legislative zones are supported by “Deem to Satisfy” Guidance Documents
Compliance
Compliance can be achieved by demonstrating equal or better than the provisions in the Technical Booklets (NI),Technical Handbook (Scotland) and Approved Documents (England & Wales)
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Building Regulations Northern Ireland
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The current Building Regulations has been formed by two parts of legislation• Primary• Secondary
Primary: Set out the legal frameworkBuilding Regulations (Northern Ireland) Order 1972
Secondary: Supports and informs the Primary Legislation on its application
Secondary Legislation is also in two parts
Functional: The Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 (The Regulations)The Building (Prescribed Fees) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997
The current regulations are the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012, which came into operation on 31st October 2012
The current Technical Booklets have and are continuingly being revised
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Building Regulations Northern Ireland
Part Title Regulations Last Updated
Part A Interpretation and procedural requirements 1 to 21 N/A
Part B Materials and workmanship 22 to 24 July 2013
Part C Site preparation and resistance to contaminants and moisture 25 to 29 October 2012
Part D Structure 30 & 31 October 2012
Part E Fire Safety 32 to 37 October 2012
Part F1 Conservation of fuel and power in dwellings 38 to 47 October 2012
Part F2 Conservation of fuel and power in buildings other than dwellings 38 to 47 October 2012
Part G Resistance to the passage of sound 48 to 53 October 2012
Part H Stairs, ramps, guarding and protection from impact 54 to 60 October 2012
Part J Solid waste in buildings 61 to 63 October 2012
Part K Ventilation 64 to 68 October 2012
Part L Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems 69 to 77 October 2012
Part M Physical infrastructure for high-speed communications networks 77A & 77B January 2017
Part N Drainage 78 to 83 October 2012
Part P Sanitary appliances, unvented hot water storage systems and reducing the risk of scalding
84 to 89 October 2012
Part R Access to and use of buildings 90 to 94 October 2012
Part V Glazing 95 to 99 October 2012
Source: https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/building-regulations-technical-booklets#toc-0
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CLADDING OR RE-CLADDING OF BUILDINGS
Extract from the Department of Finance Web site
Date published: 26 September 2017
Following the recent fire at Grenfell tower and concerns raised about the cladding of buildings, the Department has developed an Information Note which highlights relevant building regulations guidance and issues to consider when carrying out cladding work, or when investigating or reviewing existing cladding installations
Go to www.finance-ni.gov.uk and type “cladding of buildings”
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Building Regulations Scotland
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The current Building Regulations has been formed by two parts of legislation• Primary• Secondary
Primary: Set out the legal framework The Building (Scotland) Act 2003 came into force in 2005
Secondary: Supports and informs the Primary Legislation on its application
Secondary Legislation is currently supported by: • Building (Scotland) Acts• Building (Scotland) Regulations• Building (Scotland) Procedural• Building (Fees)• Building (Forms)• Energy Performance Regulations
https://www.gov.scot/publications/building‐standards‐legislation/
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The Building Regulations for each of the Legislative zones are supported by “Deem to Satisfy” Guidance Documents
Compliance
Scotland Island: Technical Handbook
Compliance can be achieved by demonstrating equal or better than the provisions in the Technical Booklets
The two versions of the 2017 Technical Handbooks 1. Domestic2. Non‐Domestic
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0.1.4 Status of Technical Handbooks
There are a further three guidance documents that have the same standing as the Technical Handbooks. Scottish Ministers have issued these under Section 4(1) of the Building (Scotland) Act 2003. They are:
Guide for practitioners 7: Fire Safety Management in Traditional Buildings, published by Historic Scotland, and
The Scottish Building Standards - Technical Handbook –Conservatories, published by the Building Standards Division.
Note: three guidance documents are referred two in 0.1.4, however only two are listed!
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Latest Changes (as of 20 June 2019) – Non Domestic
• Standard 0.8 ‐ completely re‐written for the Construction Products Regulations.
• Standard 0.9 ‐ change to the name of Section 4, Safety and Section 6, Energy to reflect Construction Product Regulation requirements.
• Regulation 3, Type 1 of schedule 1 ‐ updated to reflect the replacement of the Explosive Regulations 2005 by the 2014 version.
• Regulation 5, Type 23A of schedule 3 ‐ introduction of new building type 23A for detached single‐storey buildings used for shelter or sleeping in connection with recreation.
• Regulation 9 ‐ updated for new building type 23A in schedule 3 to regulation 5
Extract from the technical handbook for Domestic Buildings
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Latest changes (as of 20 June 2019) – DomesticThe following is a summary of the changes which have been introduced since 1 May 2011. Very minor changes to text have not been included here.
• Standard 0.8 - completely re-written for the CPR.
• Standard 0.9 - change to the name of Section 4, Safety and Section 6, Energy to reflect Construction Product Regulation requirements.
• Regulation 3, Type 1 of schedule 1 - updated to reflect the replacement of the Explosive Regulations 2005 by the 2014 version.
• Regulation 5, Type 23A of schedule 3 - introduction of new building type 23A for detached single-storey buildings used for shelter or sleeping in connection with recreation.
• Regulation 9 - updated for new building type 23A in schedule 3 to regulation 5.
Extract from the technical handbook for Domestic Buildings
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Building Regulations Wales
Building Regulations that previously applied to England and Wales continue to apply, but from 1 January 2012, any revisions to the English regulations apply to England only.
Under section 14(5) of the Building Act 1984 the Welsh Ministers have a duty to appoint a Building Regulations Advisory Committee (BRACW).
New regulations and guidance are the responsibility of the Welsh government.
This included most of the powers in:
• the Building Act 1984
• the Sustainable and Secure Buildings Act 2004
• the Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006.
Building Regulations Wales
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The current Building Regulations has been formed by two parts of legislation• Primary• Secondary
Primary: Set out the legal framework The Building Act 1984
Secondary: Supports and informs the Primary Legislation on its application
Secondary Legislation is currently supported by: • Building Regulations 2010 (SI 2010/2214)
Guidance is provided by the Approved Documentshttps://gov.wales/building-regulations-approved-documents
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The Building Regulations for each of the Legislative zones are supported by “Deem to Satisfy” Guidance Documents
Compliance
Wales: Approved Documents
Compliance can be achieved by demonstrating equal or better than the provisions in the Approved Documents
Additional Guidance / Clarification• Building regulations circulars
o Building regulations guidance issued as a circular.• Building regulations approval
o What you need to do if you are thinking about building work, replacement or repairs to your home.
• Householder guide to fire sprinklerso Explain fire sprinklers, how they work and how to
maintain them
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No Limits Listed
Regulation Deem to Satisfy - Guidance
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REGULATION
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Part Title Last Update
Part A: Structural Safety 3 April 2017
Part B: Fire Safety 27 August 2015
Part C: Resistance to Contaminants and Moisture 3 April 2017
Part D: Toxic Substances 3 April 2017
Part E: Resistance to the Passage Of Sound 3 April 2017
Part F: Ventilation 3 April 2017
Part G: Sanitation, Hot Water Safety and Water Efficiency 5 November 2018
Part H: Drainage and Waste Disposal 3 April 2017
Part J: Heat Producing Appliances 5 April 2017
Part K: Protection from Falling, Collision and Impact 4 April 2017
Part L: Conservation of Fuel and Power 3 July 2018
Part M: Access to and Use of Buildings 3 April 2017
Part N: Glazing Safety 5 April 2017
Part P: Electrical Safety 3 April 2017
Part Q: Security 10 May 2018
Part R: Physical infrastructure for high-speed electronic communications networks 7 April 2016
Workmanship and materials 3 April 2017
Amendments to the approved documents A, B (Volume 2) and C 19 July 2017
Amendments to approved documents September 2013 3 April 2017
List of Approved Documents
Building Regulations England
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The current Building Regulations has been formed by two parts of legislation• Primary• Secondary
Primary: Set out the legal framework The Building Act 1984
Secondary: Supports and informs the Primary Legislation on its application
Secondary Legislation is currently supported by: • Building Regulations 2010 (SI 2010/2214)
Guidance is provided by the Approved Documentshttps://www.planningportal.co.uk/info/200135/approved_documents
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Part Title Last Updated
Part A Structure 2013
Part B2 Fire Safety in Buildings other than dwellinghouses 2019
Part CSite preparation and resistance to contaminates
and moisture2013
Part D Toxic Substances 2013
Part E Resistance to the passage of sound 2015
Part F Ventilation 2013
Part G Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency 2016
Part H Drainage and Waste Disposal 2015
Part J Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems 2013
Part K Protection from falling, collision and impact 2013
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Part Title Last Updated
Part L1A Conservation of fuel and power in new dwellings, 2016
Part L1B Conservation of fuel and power in existing dwellings, 2018
Part L2A Conservation of fuel and power in new buildings other than dwellings 2016
Part L2B Conservation of fuel and power in Existing buildings other than dwellings 2016
Part M1 Access to and use of buildings: - Dwellings 2016
Part M2 Access to and use of buildings: - Buildings other than dwellings 2015
Part N Glazing Safety (Withdrawn 2013) 2010
Part P Electrical Safety 2013
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Part Title Last Updated
Part Q Security - Dwellings 2015
Part R Physical infrastructure for high speed electronic communications networks. 2016
Regulation 7 Materials and workmanship 2013
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Building Regulations Amendments
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The Building Regulations 2010 Approved Document B, Volume 2Approved Document 7
Introduces new requirements for compliance with regulation 7 of the building regulations 2010introduces additional category of material change of use in regulation 5 of the building regulations 2010 and requirements in respect of this category in regulation 6 amends approved document b, volume 2 and approved document 7
Recent Changes
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/building‐regulations‐circulars
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The Building Regulations 2010Approved Document B, Volume 2Approved Document 7
• Introduces new requirements for compliance with Regulation 7 of the Building Regulations 2010
• Introduces additional category of material change of use in Regulation 5 of the Building Regulations 2010 and requirements in respect of this category in Regulation 6
• Amends Approved Document B, volume 2 and Approved Document 7
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Building (Amendment) Regulations 2018: Circular 02/2018 Annex A
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No Changesin 7(1)
Old Text
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“part of an external wall, or specified attachment”
“of a relevant building” should comply with BS EN 13501-1:2007+A12009
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Changes in 7 (2)
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No Changes in B4 (1) & (2)
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https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/795931/AD_B_Apr2019_amend.pdf
Changes in B4 (3)
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Changes in B4 (4)
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Fire safety information
38. (1) This regulation applies where building work—
(a) consists of or includes the erection or extension of a relevantbuilding; or
(b) is carried out in connection with a relevant change of use of abuilding, and Part B of Schedule 1 imposes a requirement in relationto the work.
(2) The person carrying out the work shall give fire safety information to theresponsible person not later than the date of completion of the work, orthe date of occupation of the building or extension, whichever is theearlier.
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2214/regulation/38/made
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Regulation 38 Continued
(3) In this regulation—
(a) “fire safety information” means information relating to the design andconstruction of the building or extension, and the services, fittings and equipment provided in or in connection with the building or extension which will assist the responsible person to operate and maintain the building or extension with reasonable safety;
(b) a “relevant building” is a building to which the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies, or will apply after the completion of building work;
(c) a “relevant change of use” is a material change of use where, after the change of use takes place, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 will apply, or continue to apply, to the building; and
(d) “responsible person” has the meaning given by article 3 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
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BUILDING REGULATIONS
Building Control approval is no guarantee that the building complies with the building regulations.
The Building Regulations documentation submitted to either an LABC or AI is only available to the applicant and his agent. If you are not listed on the application you have no right of access to the information.
Should you wish to obtain any information in a dispute, you will need to get permission from the applicant and agent.Obtain a letter of authorisation during the Tender or Prior to commissioning the design or the Contract.
It remains the duty of the Principal Contractor (D&B projects) or the Architect and the Contractor (traditional contracts) to demonstrate compliance.
Ask the questions, Seek confirmation, Obtain certainty
Compliance
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Additional Links
• https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/grenfell‐tower#guidance
• https://www.gov.uk/guidance/building‐safety‐programme
• https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the‐building‐safety‐programme#advice‐notes
• https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/advice‐for‐building‐owners‐external‐wall‐systems‐that‐do‐not‐incorporate‐acm
• https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/760349/Building__Amendment__Regulations_2018_Circular_022018.pdf
• https://us6.campaign‐archive.com/home/?u=6b20ea5b6c&id=666070adba
• Technical review of Building Bulletin
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Stephen B. MehmetManaging Director
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