The building regulations apply to the design and construction of a new building including a dwelling or an extension to an existing building. Approved document m access to and use of buildings. For example, bathroom manufacturers produce a doc m pack for disabled toilets, which. A webinar held by the chartered association of building engineers on 25 november 2015 looking at the changes to part m of the building regulations. The building regulations are separated into 14 categories addressing the requirements for structure, drainage, fire safety, access etc. Building regulations department of housing, planning and. Part m in schedule 1 to the building regulations has been amended but these amendments mainly affect dwellings. Technical guidance document m access for people with disabilities 2000 reprint 2005 technical guidance document m access for people with disabilities 1997 technical guidance document m access for people with disabilities 1991 supplementary documents. Building regulations in the united kingdom are statutory instruments or statutory regulations. Amendments to the building regulations and to the building standards system are made to ensure the aims of the system continue to be met and that the system meets the needs of the people of scotland. The legislation became enforceable as law in september 1985, and two years later were published by the sabs as part of.
Document downloads building regulations south africa. Part m access to and use of buildings planning portal. Building regulations 2010 technical guidance document m access. Building regulations 2012 explanatory memorandum current as at 1 october 2015 a8309045.
Buildings other than dwellings incorporates previous amendments but there have been no technical changes. Building guernsey regulations, 2012, includes the erection or. Building regulations 2012 western australian legislation. Details of part m approved document m of the building regulations. Monitoring and improving scottish building regulations.
If youre doing any type of minor work in your home, like installing a bathroom in your house, it needs to meet scottish building standards. Western australian legislation building regulations 2012. The aim of the building regulations is to provide for the safety and welfare of people in and about buildings. These requirements are set out in 12 parts classified as parts a to m as follows. Building regulations for access to and use of buildings in dwellings and buildings other than dwellings and provides a baseline for accessibility in the built environment. Section 1 access and use of buildings other than dwellings. Building regulations in the united kingdom wikipedia. Approved document m provides information about the ease of access to, and use of, buildings, including facilities for. The national building regulations and building standards act no. Scottish building standards are rules that cover things like making sure building work. The ministry of housing, communities and local government publishes guidance called approved documents on. Building regulations part m requires every building to have the provision of easy access to all parts within the.