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Does a conservatory need building regulations approval? Not always, as these experts explain

Conservatories have come a far way from the perspex boxes tacked onto the backs of houses that were either too hot in the summer or too cold in the winter. Modern conservatory design makes them a ...
Forbes

Ask The Contractor: Things To Know About The Building Code

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...
Architects' Journal

Building regulations: foreign affairs

Those who think the British Building Regulations are complex should take a look abroad, where codes range from the Communist legacies of the Czech Republic and the Russian Federation to Cypriot forays ...
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What is Approved Document P? The building regulations you need to know when electrical work is involved

When you’re building or renovating a home, it’s easy to get caught up in the big decisions – floorplans, windows, kitchens – but an area that shouldn’t be overlooked is electrical safety. That’s ...
Economic and Political Weekly

Building Regulations Must Ensure Safety and Public Health For All

The Ministry of Urban Development released the “Model Building Byelaws” in 2016 to maximise public health and safety by regulating construction work and maintenance. However, these laws can have the ...
This is Money

The period home we are buying has an old extension and loft conversion that might not conform to current building regulations: How do we check?

We have just received our homebuyer report on the period property we want to buy. It has pointed out that some aspects of the loft conversion and rear extension might not conform to current building ...