The legislation is contained within the 13 approved documents. These contain suggestions on how to achieve a minimum standard of construction.

The approved documents

• A structure
• B fire safety
• C site preparation and resistance to moisture
• D toxic substances
• E resistance to the passage of sound
• F ventilation
• G hygiene
• H drainage and waste disposal
• J heat producing appliances
• K protection from falling, collision and impact
• L conservation of fuel and power
• M access and facilities for disabled people
• N glazing
• P electrical safety

You can view these documents on the Department for Communities and Local Government website.