BUILDING REGULATIONS

Building Regulations set minimum standards in the construction of buildings for the health, safety, comfort and convenience of building users. The regulations cover structural stability, fire precautions, means of escape, damp-proofing, sound insulation, electrical safety, ventilation, drainage, energy conservation and access and facilities for disabled people.

Follow this link to download a free copy of the Building Regulations Explanatory Booklet for England & Wales.

Generally the regulations require that the conservatory:

• Has a floor area not exceeding 30sq meters.
• Is sited at ground level.
• Walls are substantially glazed – no less than 50%
• Roof is more than 75% glazed.
• Glazing satisfies Building Regulations Part N which you can download by following the link shown
• Does not contain any drainage facilities such as a sink, WC or washing machine
• Radiator, if fitted, should be thermostatically controlled and have an ON/OFF control
• Can be permanently separated from the remainder of the property by means of a door or other barrier

• Small conservatories may only require Building Notice
• Larger developments will probably need Building Regulations Approval

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