Building Regulations and British Standard Codes of Practice

Abstract

In England and Wales, the Building Regulations 1965 lay down certain minimum requirements for the construction of buildings. These regulations are obligatory for most classes of buildings and failure to comply with them can result in fines and the compulsory removal of structures which do not come up to standard. The Building Standards (Scotland) Regulations 1963 and London Building Acts prescribe similar requirements for localities “north of the Border”, and in the metropolis.