Building Regulations

Regulations apply to most new buildings and many alterations of existing buildings, whether domestic, commercial or industrial.

Building Regulations apply in England & Wales and promote:

Standards for most aspects of a building's construction, including its structure, fire safety, sound insulation, drainage, ventilation and electrical safety. Electrical safety was added in January 2005 to reduce the number of deaths, injuries and fires caused by faulty electrical installations.
Energy efficiency in buildings. The changes to the regulations on energy conservation, into effect on 6 April 2006, will save a million tonnes of carbon per year by 2010 and help to combat climate change.
The needs of all people, including those with disabilities, in accessing and moving around buildings. They set standards for buildings to be accessible and hazard-free wherever possible.

Further information on the latest Building regulations can be found at planning portal. Specifically relevant to ventilation are Part’s F and L.