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What is the purpose of Building Regulations?
What is the purpose of Building Regulations?
What is the purpose of Building Regulations?
What is the purpose of Building Regulations?
What is the purpose of Building Regulations?
What is the purpose of Building Regulations?
What is the purpose of Building Regulations?
What is the purpose of Building Regulations?
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What is the purpose of Building Regulations?
What is the purpose of Building Regulations?
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What type of application is used when a contractor plans to do relatively simple work without needing to prepare detailed plans?
What type of application is used when a contractor plans to do relatively simple work without needing to prepare detailed plans?
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What is a Full Plans Application?
What is a Full Plans Application?
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How many Approved Documents are there?
How many Approved Documents are there?
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What type of application is used when a contractor plans to do relatively simple work without needing to prepare detailed plans?
What type of application is used when a contractor plans to do relatively simple work without needing to prepare detailed plans?
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What is the difference between a Full Plans Application and a Building Notice?
What is the difference between a Full Plans Application and a Building Notice?
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How many Approved Documents exist?
How many Approved Documents exist?
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What is the name of the document that contains general guidance on how to comply with the requirements of the Building Regulations?
What is the name of the document that contains general guidance on how to comply with the requirements of the Building Regulations?
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What type of application is used when a contractor plans to do relatively simple work without needing to prepare detailed plans?
What type of application is used when a contractor plans to do relatively simple work without needing to prepare detailed plans?
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What type of document is issued by the Local Authority once all required amendments have been made?
What type of document is issued by the Local Authority once all required amendments have been made?
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What is issued by the Local Authority once all required amendments have been made?
What is issued by the Local Authority once all required amendments have been made?
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What is required by law for anyone carrying out building work which is subject to the Building Regulations?
What is required by law for anyone carrying out building work which is subject to the Building Regulations?
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How many Approved Documents are currently available?
How many Approved Documents are currently available?
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How many Approved Documents are currently available?
How many Approved Documents are currently available?
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What is issued once all required amendments have been made?
What is issued once all required amendments have been made?
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When is a Building Regulations Certificate issued by the Local Authority?
When is a Building Regulations Certificate issued by the Local Authority?
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What is the first step when carrying out building work which is subject to the Building Regulations?
What is the first step when carrying out building work which is subject to the Building Regulations?
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What is the relationship between Building Regulations and Planning Permission?
What is the relationship between Building Regulations and Planning Permission?
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What is required by law when carrying out building work which is subject to the Building Regulations?
What is required by law when carrying out building work which is subject to the Building Regulations?
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How many Approved Documents are currently available?
How many Approved Documents are currently available?
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What is the difference between Building Regulations and Planning Permission?
What is the difference between Building Regulations and Planning Permission?
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Study Notes
- Building Regulations are a set of laws that regulate the design and construction of buildings.
- Each Approved Document contains general guidance on how to comply with the requirements of the Building Regulations.
- If the building is designed in accordance with the guidance in an Approved Document, then the Building Regulations approval must be given.
- There are currently 19 Approved Documents, each containing different guidance on different aspects of building design and construction.
- Anyone carrying out building work which is subject to the Building Regulations is required by law to make sure all works comply with the regulations
- Complying with Building Regulations is a completely separate matter from obtaining Planning Permission
- The purpose of Building Regulations is to ensure the health and safety of people in and around all types of buildings
- Building Regulations also provide for energy conservation, and access to and use of buildings
- A Full Plans Application is made by submitting plans showing full details of work to the Local Authority. The plans are then checked for compliance with the Building Regulations. If satisfactory, an Approval Notice is issued. In reality, approval is rarely granted without a number of requests from the Local Authority Building Control Officer for clarification of numerous matters together with requests for further information. The Building Regulations Certificate is issued by the Local Authority once all required amendments have been made.
- A Building Notice is a type of application that is used when a contractor plans to do relatively simple work without needing to prepare detailed plans.
- Once the application is submitted, the contractor can start working immediately.
- If the work is successful, the contractor will receive a Completion Certificate.
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This quiz tests your knowledge of the Building Regulations. It consists of 10 questions and will help you to learn more about the different aspects of the regulations. After completing the quiz, you will be able to better understand the importance of complying with the Building Regulations and how to correctly prepare plans for building work.