Approved Document B volume 1 – Fire safety in dwellinghouses (2006 edition with 2016 updates) – Wales only

Part of a set of official documents that support the technical parts of the building regulations. This is the 2006 Edition of Approved Document B (Fire Safety) for Wales, incorporating the 2010 and…

Approved Document B volume 1 – Fire safety in dwellinghouses (2006 edition with 2016 updates) – Wales only2.15 MB

Technical guide: Building Regulations Fire Safety Procedural Guidance

This document explains the steps involved in approving the fire safety aspects of building work.

Technical guide: Building Regulations Fire Safety Procedural Guidance836.49 KB

Technical guide: Guidance on the use of polyurethane foam in fire-resisting applications

This document offers guidance on the proper use of polyurethane foam in fire-resisting applications.

The Housing Standards Review – Transitional Provisions (Planning)

Our new Housing Standards Review document takes a comprehensive look into the main outcomes and key dates for implementation.

The Housing Standards Review – Transitional Provisions (Planning)463.32 KB

BCA Technical Guidance: Policy Note 2 - Commencement within the ‘5 day Period’

This document is part of our suite of technical guidance notes from the Building Control Alliance.

BCA Technical Guidance: Policy Note 2 - Commencement within the ‘5 day Period’31.06 KB

BCA Technical Guidance: Policy Note 1 - Commencement of Work

This document is part of our suite of technical guidance notes from the Building Control Alliance.

BCA Technical Guidance: Policy Note 1 - Commencement of Work59.79 KB

BCA Technical Guidance Note 23: Means of Escape from Enclosed Private Balconies to Flats

This document is part of our suite of technical guidance notes from the Building Control Alliance.

BCA Technical Guidance Note 23: Means of Escape from Enclosed Private Balconies to Flats156.81 KB

BCA Technical Guidance Note 22: Assessment of proposed robustness measures following the ‘Alternative approach’ given in Approved Document A Section 5 paragraph 5.4

This document is part of our suite of technical guidance notes from the Building Control Alliance.

BCA Technical Guidance Note 22: Assessment of proposed robustness measures following the ‘Alternative approach’ given in Approved Document A Section 5 paragraph 5.4322.73 KB

BCA Technical Guidance Note 21: The Building Regulations 2010 – England & Wales Requirement A3 – Disproportionate Collapse

This document is part of our suite of technical guidance notes from the Building Control Alliance.

BCA Technical Guidance Note 21: The Building Regulations 2010 – England & Wales Requirement A3 – Disproportionate Collapse573.26 KB

BCA Technical Guidance Note 20: Ensuring adequate ventilation to naturally-ventilated dwellings with high levels of as-built air permeability

This document is part of our suite of technical guidance notes from the Building Control Alliance.

BCA Technical Guidance Note 20: Ensuring adequate ventilation to naturally-ventilated dwellings with high levels of as-built air permeability195.79 KB