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Such as buildings subject to the Explosives Acts 1875 and 1923.
Such as a building used to house plant or machinery, such as an electricity sub-station.
Buildings whose main use is a greenhouse (including an agricultural building or a building used for the non-retail keeping of animals) provided it is situated away from living accommodation, and has a fire exit.
Buildings erected for less than 28 days.
To obtain a certificate to prove that the work you have undertaken, or will be undertaking, is exempt from the Building Regulations fill in the Application for Exemption form (PDF, 85KB) (please note a small fee is payable).
Find more information on regulation requirements on the Planning Portal.
Some works are exempt from the Building Regulations in full or from certain aspects (please note planning permission may still be required).
Technical Requirement Exemptions
These are judged by two approaches:
Class of work is exempt from need to comply with these parts |
A-K, M, N and Q |
L |
P |
---|---|---|---|
Class 1 (Buildings controlled under other legislation) (link to legislation.gov.uk) |
Exempt |
Part L may apply |
Exempt |
Exempt |
Part L may apply |
Exempt |
|
Exempt |
Part L may apply |
Not exempt |
|
Exempt |
Part L may apply |
Exempt |
|
Exempt |
Part L may apply |
Exempt |
|
Exempt |
Part L may apply |
Exempt |
|
Exempt |
Part L may apply |
Not exempt |
|
Exempt |
Exempt |
Not exempt |
This is a broad overview - if you are undertaking any work please contact the Building Regulations team for detailed advice and support.
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