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Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

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BUILDING REGULATIONS

These Regulations revoke and replace with amendments the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1994 (“the 1994 Regulations”), and all subsequent amending Regulations. They impose certain mandatory requirements (called functional or performance requirements) in relation to—the construction of any building and to certain services and fittings in conjunction with any building;the structural alteration or extension of any building; andany building undergoing a material change of use.

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A10-A11

The Building (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 3

reg. 4

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. F2

The Building (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 3

reg. 4

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. F4-F5

The Building (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 3

reg. 4

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A2(1)

The Building (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 6(1(a)

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A2(1)

The Building (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 6(1(b)

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A2(1)

The Building (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 6(1(c)

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A2(1)

The Building (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 6(1(d)

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A2(1)

The Building (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 6(1(e)

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A2(1)

The Building (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 6(1(f)

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A2(1)

The Building (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 6(1(g)

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A2(1)

The Building (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 6(1(h)

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A5(4)(b)

The Building (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 6(2)

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A6

The Building (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 6(3)

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A7(1)

The Building (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 6(4)(a)

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A7(1A)

The Building (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 6(4)(b)

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A7(00)

The Building (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 6(4)(c)

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A8

The Building (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 6(5)(a)

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A8

The Building (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 6(5)(b)

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A8A-A8B

The Building (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 6(6)

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. B2(b)

The Building (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 7

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

Pt. F

The Building (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

Sch. 1

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

Pt. L

The Building (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

Sch. 2

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

Pt. R

The Building (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

Sch. 3

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. V6(4)

The Building (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 11

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

Sch. 1 Class 8(n)

The Building (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 12

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

Sch. 2

rule B(6)

The Building (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 13(1)(a)(i)

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

Sch. 2

rule B(7)

(8)

The Building (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 13(1)(a)(ii)

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

Sch. 2

rule E(6)

The Building (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 13(1)(b)

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

Sch. 2

rule F(7)

The Building (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 13(1)(c)

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

Sch. 2

Pt. B(1)

The Building (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 13(2)(a)(i)

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

Sch. 2

Pt. B(1)(c)

The Building (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 13(2)(a)(ii)

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

Sch. 2

Pt. B(4)

The Building (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 13(2)(b)

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

Sch. 5 Table. E

The Building (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 14(1)

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

Sch. 5 Table. F

The Building (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

Sch. 4

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

Sch. 5 Table. H

The Building (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

Sch. 5

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

Sch. 5 Table. L

The Building (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

Sch. 6

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

Sch. 5 Table. R

The Building (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

Sch. 7

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

Sch. 5 Table. V

The Building (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

Sch. 8

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

Sch. 6 Table. B

The Building (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 15

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

Sch. 1

para. 1(a)

The Manufacture and Storage of Explosives Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

Sch. 6

para. 31

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A2(1)

The Building (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 5(1)(a)

reg. 3(1)

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A2(1)

The Building (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 5(1)(b)

reg. 3(1)

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A2(1)

The Building (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 5(1)(c)

reg. 3(1)

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A2(1)

The Building (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 5(1)(d)

reg. 3(1)

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A2(1)

The Building (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 5(1)(e)

reg. 3(1)

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A2(1)

The Building (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 5(1)(f)

reg. 3(1)

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A5(4)(b)

The Building (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 5(2)

reg. 3(1)

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A6

The Building (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 5(3)

reg. 3(1)

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A6A

The Building (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 5(4)

reg. 3(1)

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A7(1)

The Building (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 5(5)(a)

reg. 3(1)

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A7(1A)

The Building (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 5(5)(b)

reg. 3(1)

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A8

The Building (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 5(6)(a)

reg. 3(1)

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A8

The Building (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 5(6)(b)

reg. 3(1)

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A8A

The Building (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 5(7)

reg. 3(1)

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A8B

The Building (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 5(8)

reg. 3(1)

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A9

The Building (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 5(9)(a)

reg. 3(1)

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A9 Note 5

The Building (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 5(9)(b)

reg. 3(1)

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A10(2)

The Building (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 5(10)

reg. 3(1)

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A11(5)(d)

The Building (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 5(11)(a)

reg. 3(1)

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A11(5)(e)

The Building (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 5(11)(b)

reg. 3(1)

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A11(5)(f)

The Building (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 5(11)(c)

reg. 3(1)

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A16

The Building (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 5(12)

reg. 3(1)

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. F1(4)

The Building (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

reg. 6

reg. 3(1)

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A10A

The Building (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010

reg. 4(1)

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A11(5)(e)

The Building (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010

reg. 4(2)(a)

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A11(5)(f)

The Building (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010

reg. 4(2)(b)

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A13(2)(b)(ii)

The Building (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010

reg. 4(3)

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

Sch. 2 Pt. A

para. 5

Rule A

The Building (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010

reg. 5(1)(a)

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

Sch. 2 Pt. A

para. 6

Rule E

The Building (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010

reg. 5(1)(b)

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

Sch. 2 Pt. B

para. 4

The Building (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010

reg. 5(2)

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

Sch. 5 Table E

The Building (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010

reg. 6(1)

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

Sch. 5 Table L

The Building (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010

reg. 6(3)

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

Sch. 5 Table

The Building (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010

Sch.

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. D2

The Building (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010

reg. 5

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

Pt. J

The Building (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010

Sch. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

rule F(3)

The Building (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010

reg. 7

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

Sch. 4 reg. D3(1)(a) Table

The Building (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010

Sch. 2

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

Sch. 5 Table D

The Building (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010

Sch. 3

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

Sch. 5 Table J

The Building (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010

Sch. 4

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A2(1)

The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008

reg. 43(a)

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A11(5)

The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008

reg. 43(b)(i)

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A11(5)(a)-(c)

The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008

reg. 43(b)(ii)

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A11(5)(d)

The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008

reg. 43(b)(iii)

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A11(5)(f)

The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008

reg. 43(b)(iv)

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. A11(5)(g)

The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008

reg. 43(b)(v)

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. F1(4)(b)(iii)

The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008

reg. 43(c)

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

reg. F1(4)(b)(iv)

The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008

reg. 43(d)

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

Sch. 5 Table F column (4)

The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008

reg. 43(e)

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

Regs.

The Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012

reg. 21

regs. 3(2)

Sch.

reg. 1

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

PART AInterpretation and general

A1Citation and commencement

A2Interpretation

A3Deemed-to-satisfy provisions

A4Transitional provisions

A5Exemptions

A6Application to erection of buildings

A7Application to alterations and extensions

A8Application to services and fittings

A9Application to material change of use

A10Giving of notices and deposit of plans

A11Notice of commencement and completion of certain stages of work

A12Regularisation certificates

A13Completion certificates

A14Testing of drains and private sewers

A15Sampling of materials

A16Exercise of power of dispensation or relaxation

A17Application for dispensation or relaxation

A18Appeals and prescribed periods

A19Revocations

PART BMaterials and workmanship

B1Interpretation

B2Fitness of materials and workmanship

B3Suitability of certain materials

B4Urea formaldehyde foam

B5Preservative treatment of timber

B6Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations B2, B4 and B5

PART CPreparation of site and resistance to moisture

C1Application and interpretation

C2Preparation of site and resistance to dangerous and harmful substances

C3Subsoil drainage

C4Resistance to ground moisture and weather

C5Condensation

C6Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations C2(2), C4 and C5

PART DStructure

D1Stability

D2Disproportionate collapse

D3Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations D1 and D2

PART EFire safety

E1Application and interpretation

E2Means of escape

E3Internal fire spread – Linings

E4Internal fire spread – Structure

E5External fire spread

E6Facilities and access for the Fire Brigade

E7Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations E2, E3, E4, E5 and E6

PART FConservation of fuel and power

F1Application and interpretation

F2Building fabric

F3Space heating, hot water supply and artificial lighting systems

F4Insulation of pipes, ducts and hot water storage vessels

F5Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations F2, F3 and F4

PART GSound insulation of dwellings

G1Application and interpretation

G2Separating walls and separating floors

G3Existing walls and floors which become separating walls and separating floors

G4Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations G2 and G3

PART HStairs, ramps, guarding and protection from impact

H1Application and interpretation

H2Provision of stairs in dwellings

H3Stairs, ladders, ramps and landings

H4Guarding

H5Vehicle loading bays

H6Protection against impact from and trapping by doors

H7Protection from collision with open windows, skylights or ventilators

H8Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations H3, H4, H5, H6 and H7

PART JSolid waste in buildings

J1Interpretation

J2Solid waste storage

J3Waste chute systems

J4Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations J2(1)(b) and J3

PART KVentilation

K1Application and interpretation

K2Means of ventilation

K3Ventilation of car parks

K4Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations K2 and K3

PART LHeat-producing appliances and liquefied petroleum gas installations

L1Interpretation and application

L2Heat-producing appliances and associated constructions

L3Prevention of smoke emission

L4LPG fixed installations

L5Separation distances from an existing LPG storage tank

L6Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations L2, L4 and L5

PART NDrainage

N1Interpretation and application

N2Drainage systems

N3Sanitary pipework

N4Underground foul drainage

N5Rain-water drainage

N6Cesspools, septic tanks and similar structures

N7Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations N3, N4 and N5

PART PSanitary appliances and unvented hot water storage systems

P1Interpretation

P2Provision of sanitary appliances

P4Sanitary accommodation

P5Unvented hot water storage systems

P6Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulation P5

PART RAccess and facilities for disabled people

R1Application and interpretation

R2Access and use

R3Sanitary accommodation and sanitary conveniences

R4Audience or spectator seating

R5Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations R2, R3 and R4

PART VGlazing

V1Application and interpretation

V2Impact with glazing

V3Transparent glazing

V4Safe opening and closing of windows, skylights and ventilators

V5Safe means of access for cleaning glazing

V6Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations V2, V3, V4 and V5

SCHEDULE 1Classes of exempted buildings – Regulation A5(1)

1Buildings controlled under other legislation

2Buildings not frequented by people

3Buildings for agriculture and keeping of animals

4Temporary buildings

5Ancillary buildings

6Small detached buildings

7Extensions

8Other buildings

SCHEDULE 2

Part A –Giving of notices and deposit of plans

Regulation A10

Rule A: General

1Rule A: General

2Drawings shall be executed or reproduced in a clear and...

3Every notice, drawing or other document shall be signed by...

4Every such document, together with a duplicate thereof, shall be...

5Where the building, or part thereof, is put or is...

Rule B: Erection of buildings

1Rule B: Erection of buildings

2Particulars, so far as necessary to show whether the building...

3A block plan showing— (a) the size and position of...

4A key plan showing the position of the site when...

5A plan of every floor and roof of the building...

6The SAP energy rating used for design purposes for each...

Rule C: Alterations and extensions

1Rule C: Alterations and extensions

2In the case of alterations not involving any extension of...

3In the case of an extension of a building—

Rule D: Services and fittings

1Rule D: Services and fittings

2(a) Particulars of the services or fittings so far as...

3Where it is proposed to execute works of drainage or...

4Where it is proposed to construct or install a water...

5A key plan showing the position of the site when...

Rule E: Material changes of use

1Rule E: Material changes of use

2A block plan showing the size and position of the...

3A key plan showing the position of the site when...

4The provision made in the structure for protection against fire;...

5In the case of a material change of use involving...

6In the case of a material change of use creating...

Rule F: Additional requirements

1Rule F: Additional requirements

2The proportions of the materials in any concrete or mortar...

3Calculations of loading and strength: Provided that where the dimensions...

4Drawings showing details of particular construction.

5Calculations relating to the space separation of buildings for the...

6Calculations for the purposes of regulation E2.

7Calculations for the purposes of regulations F2 and F3(2) and...

8Soil investigation report.

9Details of measures proposed for protection against radon.

Part B –Particulars to be given in a building notice

Regulation A10

1The following are the particulars to be given in a...

2Where it is considered necessary for the purposes of examining...

3Paragraphs 1 to 4 of Rule A of Part A...

4Where a building notice relates to the erection of a...

SCHEDULE 3Map of radon affected zones

Key to Map

Notes to Map

SCHEDULE 4Structural loadings

SCHEDULE 5Deemed-to-satisfy provisions

SCHEDULE 6Publications, other than those mentioned in Schedules 4 and 5, to which specific reference is made in the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000.

2000 No. 389

BUILDING REGULATIONS

Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

Made11th December 2000

Coming into operation1st April 2001

The Department of Finance and Personnel, in exercise of the powers conferred by Articles 3, 5(1), (2) and (3), 15(2) and (7), 16(1) and (2) and 17(1) and (2) of, and paragraphs 1 to 7, 9 to 13 and 17 to 22 of Schedule 1 to, the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) Order 19791 and now vested in it2 and of every other power enabling it in that behalf, hereby makes the following regulations:—