Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

1. Introductory Text

2. PART A Interpretation and general

   1. A1. Citation and commencement

   2. A2. Interpretation

   3. A3. Deemed-to-satisfy provisions

   4. A4. Transitional provisions

   5. A5. Exemptions

   6. A6. Application to erection of buildings

   7. A7. Application to alterations and extensions

   8. A8. Application to services and fittings

   9. A9. Application to material change of use

   10. A10. Giving of notices and deposit of plans

   11. A11. Notice of commencement and completion of certain stages of work

   12. A12. Regularisation certificates

   13. A13. Completion certificates

   14. A14. Testing of drains and private sewers

   15. A15. Sampling of materials

   16. A16. Exercise of power of dispensation or relaxation

   17. A17. Application for dispensation or relaxation

   18. A18. Appeals and prescribed periods

   19. A19. Revocations

3. PART B Materials and workmanship

   1. B1. Interpretation

   2. B2. Fitness of materials and workmanship

   3. B3. Suitability of certain materials

   4. B4. Urea formaldehyde foam

   5. B5. Preservative treatment of timber

   6. B6. Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations B2, B4 and B5

4. PART C Preparation of site and resistance to moisture

   1. C1. Application and interpretation

   2. C2. Preparation of site and resistance to dangerous and harmful substances

   3. C3. Subsoil drainage

   4. C4. Resistance to ground moisture and weather

   5. C5. Condensation

   6. C6. Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations C2(2), C4 and C5

5. PART D Structure

   1. D1. Stability

   2. D2. Disproportionate collapse

   3. D3. Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations D1 and D2

6. PART E Fire safety

   1. E1. Application and interpretation

   2. E2. Means of escape

   3. E3. Internal fire spread – Linings

   4. E4. Internal fire spread – Structure

   5. E5. External fire spread

   6. E6. Facilities and access for the Fire Brigade

   7. E7. Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations E2, E3, E4, E5 and E6

7. PART F Conservation of fuel and power

   1. F1. Application and interpretation

   2. F2. Building fabric

   3. F3. Space heating, hot water supply and artificial lighting systems

   4. F4. Insulation of pipes, ducts and hot water storage vessels

   5. F5. Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations F2, F3 and F4

8. PART G Sound insulation of dwellings

   1. G1. Application and interpretation

   2. G2. Separating walls and separating floors

   3. G3. Existing walls and floors which become separating walls and separating floors

   4. G4. Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations G2 and G3

9. PART H Stairs, ramps, guarding and protection from impact

   1. H1. Application and interpretation

   2. H2. Provision of stairs in dwellings

   3. H3. Stairs, ladders, ramps and landings

   4. H4. Guarding

   5. H5. Vehicle loading bays

   6. H6. Protection against impact from and trapping by doors

   7. H7. Protection from collision with open windows, skylights or ventilators

   8. H8. Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations H3, H4, H5, H6 and H7

10. PART J Solid waste in buildings

    1. J1. Interpretation

    2. J2. Solid waste storage

    3. J3. Waste chute systems

    4. J4. Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations J2(1)(b) and J3

11. PART K Ventilation

    1. K1. Application and interpretation

    2. K2. Means of ventilation

    3. K3. Ventilation of car parks

    4. K4. Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations K2 and K3

12. PART L Heat-producing appliances and liquefied petroleum gas installations

    1. L1. Interpretation and application

    2. L2. Heat-producing appliances and associated constructions

    3. L3. Prevention of smoke emission

    4. L4. LPG fixed installations

    5. L5. Separation distances from an existing LPG storage tank

    6. L6. Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations L2, L4 and L5

13. PART N Drainage

    1. N1. Interpretation and application

    2. N2. Drainage systems

    3. N3. Sanitary pipework

    4. N4. Underground foul drainage

    5. N5. Rain-water drainage

    6. N6. Cesspools, septic tanks and similar structures

    7. N7. Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations N3, N4 and N5

14. PART P Sanitary appliances and unvented hot water storage systems

    1. P1. Interpretation

    2. P2. Provision of sanitary appliances

    3. P4. Sanitary accommodation

    4. P5. Unvented hot water storage systems

    5. P6. Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulation P5

15. PART R Access and facilities for disabled people

    1. R1. Application and interpretation

    2. R2. Access and use

    3. R3. Sanitary accommodation and sanitary conveniences

    4. R4. Audience or spectator seating

    5. R5. Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations R2, R3 and R4

16. PART V Glazing

    1. V1. Application and interpretation

    2. V2. Impact with glazing

    3. V3. Transparent glazing

    4. V4. Safe opening and closing of windows, skylights and ventilators

    5. V5. Safe means of access for cleaning glazing

    6. V6. Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations V2, V3, V4 and V5

17. Signature

18. 1. Schedule 1:

       Classes of exempted buildings

    2. Schedule 2:

       1. Part A – Giving of notices and deposit of plans

          1. Rule A. General

          2. Rule B. Erection of buildings

          3. Rule C. Alterations and extensions

          4. Rule D. Services and fittings

          5. Rule E. Material changes of use

          6. Rule F. Additional requirements

    3. Schedule 2:

       1. Part B – Particulars to be given in a building notice

    4. Schedule 3:

       Map of radon affected zones

    5. Schedule 4:

       Structural loadings

    6. Schedule 5:

       Deemed-to-satisfy provisions

       1. Table B Materials and workmanship

       2. Table C Preparation of site and resistance to moisture

       3. Table D Structure

       4. Table E Fire safety

       5. Table F Conservation of fuel and power

       6. Table G Sound insulation of dwellings

       7. Table H Stairs, ramps, guarding and protection from impact

       8. Table J Solid waste in buildings

       9. Table K Ventilation

       10. Table L Heat-producing appliances and liquefied petroleum gas installations

       11. Table N Drainage

       12. Table P Sanitary appliances and unvented hot water storage systems

       13. Table R Access and facilities for disabled people

       14. Table V Glazing

    7. Schedule 6:

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

19. Explanatory Note