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Plain-English guides to the rules that affect your work, for England and Wales. Free to read, no sign-up.
The official Approved Documents for England. Each link goes to the official page on GOV.UK (Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government), so you always get the current version. See the full official list.
| Document | Current edition | In force from | Official page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approved Document A: structure | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | GOV.UK |
| Approved Document B: fire safety | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | GOV.UK |
| Approved Document C: site preparation and resistance to contaminants and moisture | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | GOV.UK |
| Approved Document D: toxic substances | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | GOV.UK |
| Approved Document E: resistance to sound | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | GOV.UK |
| Approved Document F: ventilation | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | GOV.UK |
| Approved Document G: sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | GOV.UK |
| Approved Document H: drainage and waste disposal | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | GOV.UK |
| Approved Document J: combustion appliances and fuel storage systems | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | GOV.UK |
| Approved Document K: protection from falling, collision and impact | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | GOV.UK |
| Approved Document L: conservation of fuel and power | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | GOV.UK |
| Approved Document M: access to and use of buildings | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | GOV.UK |
| Approved Document N: glazing safety | Not used in England: glazing safety is covered by Part K | None | |
| Approved Document O: overheating | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | GOV.UK |
| Approved Document P: electrical safety | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | GOV.UK |
| Approved Document Q: security in dwellings | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | GOV.UK |
| Approved Document R: infrastructure for electronic communications | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | GOV.UK |
| Approved Document S: infrastructure for charging electric vehicles | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | GOV.UK |
| Approved Document T: toilet accommodation | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | GOV.UK |
| Regulation 7: materials and workmanship | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | GOV.UK |
| MCS standards for installers (UK-wide) | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | MCS website |
Links checked 1 October 2026. Editions and in-force dates are being confirmed against each official page.
The official Approved Documents for Wales. Each link goes to the official page on GOV.WALES (Welsh Government), so you always get the current version. See the full official list.
| Document | Current edition | In force from | Official page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approved Document A: structure | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | GOV.WALES |
| Approved Document B: fire safety | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | GOV.WALES |
| Approved Document C: site preparation and resistance to contaminants and moisture | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | GOV.WALES |
| Approved Document D: toxic substances | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | GOV.WALES |
| Approved Document E: resistance to the passage of sound | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | GOV.WALES |
| Approved Document F: ventilation | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | GOV.WALES |
| Approved Document G: sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | GOV.WALES |
| Approved Document H: drainage and waste disposal | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | GOV.WALES |
| Approved Document J: combustion appliances and fuel storage systems | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | GOV.WALES |
| Approved Document K: protection from falling, collision and impact | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | GOV.WALES |
| Approved Document L: conservation of fuel and power | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | GOV.WALES |
| Approved Document M: access to and use of buildings | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | GOV.WALES |
| Approved Document N: glazing: safety in relation to impact, opening and cleaning | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | GOV.WALES |
| Approved Document O: overheating | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | GOV.WALES |
| Approved Document P: electrical safety (dwellings) | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | GOV.WALES |
| Approved Document Q: security (dwellings) | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | GOV.WALES |
| Approved Document R: Volumes 1 and 2 | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | GOV.WALES |
| Approved Document S: infrastructure for charging electric vehicles | Not part of the Welsh Building Regulations | None | |
| Approved Document T: toilet accommodation | Not part of the Welsh Building Regulations | None | |
| Regulation 7: materials and workmanship | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | GOV.WALES |
| MCS standards for installers (UK-wide) | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | MCS website |
Links checked 1 October 2026. Editions and in-force dates are being confirmed against each official page.
British Standards such as BS 7671 aren't included here, as they're paid publications from BSI and the IET. Approved Documents are Crown copyright and published under the Open Government Licence. We're not affiliated with or endorsed by any government body.