Structure: Approved Document A

O N L I N E V E R S I O N MAIN CHANGES MADE BY THE MAIN CHANGES IN THE APPROVED DOCUMENTS 2013 AMENDMENTS 2004 EDITION The following documents have been published to give practical guidance about how to meet the The main changes, which apply only to England*, The 2004 edition replaced the 1992 Edition (with Building Regulations. You can find the date of the are to: 1994 and 2000 amendments edition). The main edition approved by the Secretary of State at • References to British Standard design changes were: www.planningportal.gov.uk. standards • Guidance on the sizing of timber floors and Approved Document A • Guidance on disproportionate collapse roofs for traditional house construction Structure removed, as the Timber Tables are now • Wind maps Approved Document B: Volume 1 published by TRADA. Fire safety – Dwellinghouses • Guidance on strip footings • Map of basic wind speeds revised. Approved Document B: Volume 2 • Materials and workmanship • Stainless steel cavity wall ties specified for all Fire safety – Buildings other than dwellinghouses There have been no changes to Part A of houses regardless of their location. Approved Document C Schedule 1 to the Building Regulations. • Guidance on masonry walls to dwellings Site preparation and resistance to contaminants extended. and moisture MAIN CHANGES MADE BY THE • Guidance on concrete foundations to houses Approved Document D 2010 AMENDMENTS revised. Toxic substances The 2010 amendments reflect the Building • Guidance on the design and construction of Approved Document E Regulations 2010 and Building (Approved domestic garages extensively updated. Resistance to the passage of sound Inspectors etc) Regulations 2010. The changes mainly reflect regulation number changes as • Disproportionate collapse: the Application Approved Document F a result of re-ordering. There have been no Limit to Requirement A3 (ie. the 5 storey limit) Ventilation amendments to the substantive requirements in removed to bring all buildings under control of Approved Document G Part A of Schedule 1 to the Building Regulations. Requirement A3. Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency Approved Document H Drainage and waste disposal Approved Document J Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems Approved Document K Protection from falling, collision and impact Approved Document L1A Conservation of fuel and power in new dwellings Approved Document L1B Conservation of fuel and power in existing dwellings Approved Document L2A Conservation of fuel and power in new buildings other than dwellings Approved Document L2B Conservation of fuel and power in existing buildings other than dwellings Approved Document M Access to and use of buildings Approved Document P Electrical Safety – Dwellings Approved Document 7 Materials and workmanship * This approved document gives guidance for compliance with the Building Regulations for building work carried out in England. It also applies to building work carried out on excepted energy buildings in Wales as defined in the Welsh Ministers (Transferof Functions) (No. 2) Order 2009. This printing incorporates editorial amendments and corrections. O N L I N E V E R S I O N