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Conservatory Building Regulations set minimum standards in the construction of buildings for the health, safety, comfort and convenience of building users.
Building Regulations Cover:
Access and facilities for disabled people Damp-proofing Drainage Electrical safety Energy conservation Fire precautions Means of escape Sound insulation Structural stability Ventilation
Download a free copy of the Building Regulations Explanatory Booklet for England & Wales from the Communities and Local Government website.
Building Regulations & Conservatories
Generally the regulations require that conservatories:
- Are sited at ground level
- Have a floor area not exceeding 30 sq meters
- Are substantially glazed – no less than 50%
- Have a roof more than 75% glazed
- Glazing satisfies Building Regulations Part N
- Can be permanently separated from the remainder of the property by means of a door or other barrier
- Do not contain any drainage facilities such as a sink, WC or washing machine
- Radiators, if fitted, are thermostatically controlled and have an ON/OFF control
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