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