Building Regulations cover a range of minimum standards in the construction, alteration and conversion of buildings. They are:-

• Structure: structural stability of the building
• Fire Safety: which includes means of escape, fire protection and access for the Fire Brigade
• Resistance to moisture and Protection to Contaminates: how buildings are weatherproofed and how they can avoid contaminates affecting the health of users/occupiers of buildings
• Toxic Substances: regulating the type of materials which can be built into a building which could cause harm to the occupiers
• Sound Insulation: ensuring that buildings have adequate sound insulation between uses and occupants
• Ventilation: the provision of adequate ventilation for buildings both to provide a healthy environment and to ensure condensation etc. does not harm the fabric of the building
• Hygiene: ensuring there is adequate WC provision, washing facilities etc.
• Drainage: ensuring the drainage system in relation to both soil (waste water/WC) and rain water is correctly discharged and dealt with (includes provision on septic tanks and building over sewers)
• Heat Producing Appliances: requirements on flues ventilation, boilers, fires etc
• Protection against falling: measures to maintain safety in relation to stairs and the guarding of balconies etc.
• Energy Conservation: requirements on buildings to ensure that they are sustainable with regard to their energy requirements
• Access: requires buildings when they are newly erected, altered etc. to provide adequate access and facilities for the disabled and other users
• Glazing: measure to ensure glazing is safe
• Electrical Wiring: requires electrical installation in domestic premises to be correctly installed and checked.
• Security: (part q)
• Broadband: Availability of broadband