The Building Regulations 2000 (SI 2000/2531) are regulations imposed on the England and Wales Construction industry by Statutory Instrument.
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| Citation | SI 2000/2531 |
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| Text of the Building Regulations 2000 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. | |
The regulations were signed by Nick Raynsford, Minister of State, Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.
Arrangement edit
The Regulations are divided into six parts and a further 3 Schedules are attached.
Part I General Part II Control of building work Part III Exemption of public bodies from procedural requirements Part IV Relaxation of requirements Part V Notices and plans Part VI Miscellaneous
Schedule 1 Requirements. Schedule 2 Exempt buildings and work. Schedule 3 Revocation of regulations.
Exempt buildings and work (Sched 2) edit
The regulations specify seven classes of building which are exempt.
I Buildings controlled under other legislation; II Buildings not frequented by people; III Greenhouses and agricultural buildings; IV Temporary buildings; V Ancillary buildings; VI Small detached buildings; and VII Extensions.
Small detached buildings edit
The following buildings are exempted from the regulations
- A detached building, with less than 15m2 floor area containing no sleeping accommodation.
- A detached single storey building, with less than 30m2 floor area. It must be constructed substantially of non-combustible material, contain no sleeping accommodation and no point be within one metre of the property boundary.
- Bomb shelters with less than 30m2 floor area.