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Building Regulations

When building work is carried out, including alterations and extensions, it must be completed in accordance with building regulations.

Building regulations deal with standards of design and building work for homes, commercial and industrial buildings.

The regulations contain a list of requirements that have been put in place to ensure the health and safety of people in and around buildings, help energy conservation; and provide access and facilities for disabled people.

To view a booklet on building regulations that is produced by the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) - follow the link below to the relevant page of their website.

Or follow the other link to the DCLG building regulations home page for further information.

There is also a link to a useful guide on extensions, loft conversions, garage conversions, cellar conversions and structural alterations.

Downloads:
File name	Summary	File size / Download time	File Format
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Building Control Folder - 2010 Edition		2.7MB 56Kbps Modem: 6 Minutes Broadband : Less than 1 Minute

Recommended external websites

*N.B External links are selected and reviewed when the current page is published. However, the AVDC is not responsible for the content of external websites.
Department for Communities and Local Government	http://www.communities.gov.uk/plannin...
Link to Building Regulations Explanatory Booklet	http://www.communities.gov.uk/publica...
Developing property important information	http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/pr...
Planning Portal: building regulations	http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/buil...
Bucks and Central Beds Guide to extending your home	http://www.extendingyourhome.com/buck...