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Building Regulations

Competent persons schemes

Building Regulations in England and Wales are overseen by the statutory Building Regulations Advisory Committee (BRAC) and administered by Communities and Local Government (CLG). General information about voluntary competent persons schemes can be found in the Building Regulations section of the CLG website at the shortcut address www.communities.gov.uk

For general enquiries about Building Regulations Competent Persons schemes contact Danny Davis at IPHE Head Office, direct telephone: 01708 463104, e-mail Danny Davis.

Approved Documents

Building Regulations Approved Documents can be viewed on the Planning Portal website. Below are links to the Approved Documents that are commonly used by Plumbing and Heating Professionals:

Approved Document F - Ventilation

Approved Document G - Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency (2010 Edition)

Approved Document H - Drainage and waste disposal

Approved Document J - Heat producing appliances and fuel storage systems

Approved Document L1A - Conservation of Fuel and Power (new dwellings)

Approved Document L1B - Conservation of Fuel and Power (existing dwellings)

Domestic Heating Compliance Guide

Approved Document L2A -  Conservation of Fuel and Power (new buildings other than dwellings)

Approved Document L2B - Conservation of Fuel and Power (existing buildings other than dwellings)

Non-Domestic Heating, Cooling and Ventilation Compliance Guide

Approved Document M - Access to and use of buildings

Approved Document P - Electrical safety - Dwellings