Building Regulations
Communities and Local Government is responsible for building regulations, which exist to ensure the health and safety of people in and around buildings, and the energy effciency of buildings. The regulations apply to most new buildings and many alterations of existing buildings in England and Wales, whether domestic, commercial or industrial.

General public users and professional users can access building regulations guidance, including the Approved Documents and associated guidance from the Planning Portal at: http://www.planningportal.gov.uk.