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Welcome to the Archived Statutory information page.
Here you will find statutory building regulations documents that are historic or have been superseded. Visit the Statutory guidance page for access to the current statutory articles.
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Welcome to the LABC Archive.
Here you'll find links to the Approved Documents, articles and technical guides that have been withdrawn or superseded.
Guidance from the former Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) in 2005 stated that if the building is a ‘small detached building’ , then the regulations don't apply to either its erection or any subsequent work done to it as long as it remains a small detached building.
DCLG further…
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Yes, you can get retrospective building control approval. If you didn't apply for building regs approval for the work before, or perhaps building work carried out by the previous owner didn't have the relevant approval before starting, you can apply for 'regularisation' – …
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LABC Acoustics offer a UKAS Accredited Sound Insulation Testing* service as required by Approved Document E (2003) of the Building Regulations.
We can also provide design and consultancy, noise & vibration survey services together with advice and assistance in obtaining planning…
Our surveyor spotted this shocking roofing mistake while out and about - we have no words! Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.