Planning your project · Building RegulationsBuilding Regulations
Building Regulations
The rules that apply.
Bathroom work has to meet Building Regulations, including ventilation, electrical safety and drainage. Some work must be notified to building control.
- Ventilation
- Approved Document F
- Electrics
- Part P
- Drainage
- Approved Document H
- Also
- Structure, if walls change
What it is
National rules for building work in England, set out in Approved Documents.
Good for
Safety
Protects you and future owners.
Selling
Certificates matter when you sell.
What to weigh up
Notifiable work
Some electrical and structural work must be notified and certified.
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