Building Regulations in Brief

This eleventh edition of the most popular and trusted guide reflects all the latest amendments to the Building Regulations, planning permission and the Approved Documents in England and Wales.With significant changes over the last few years to everything from a focus on building safety, streamlined planning law to new details on the provision of toilets in buildings other than dwellings there are changes aplenty and this eleventh edition is as up to date as we can possibly make it, incorporating changes to Building Safety Act, Future Homes Standard, the National Planning Policy Framework, planning reforms, planning fees, permitted development rights and new requirements for safety improvements and technology which have resulted in changes to Approved Documents B, F, L, M, R, S and T. Giving practical information throughout on how to work with (and within) the Regulations, this book enables compliance in the simplest and most cost-effective manner possible. The no-nonsense approach of Building Regulations in Brief cuts through any confusion and explains the meaning of the Regulations. Consequently, it has become a favourite for anyone working in or studying the building industry, as well as those planning to have work carried out on their home. It is essential reading for all building contractors and subcontractors, site engineers, building engineers, building control officers, building surveyors, architects, construction site managers and DIYers.