Building Regulations Explained

Learn how the Building Regulations protect people's safety, health, and wellbeing in and around buildings.

      • 08 May 2025 - 9:30am8th & 9th May 2025. 2 x half days online. 09.30 - 12.30 each day. 6 CPD hours
      • Delegate(s): £440.00 (£380.00 for Members)
      • Online
      • 14 July 2025 - 9:30am14th & 15th July 2025. 2 x half days online. 09.30 - 12.30. 6 CPD hours
      • Delegate(s): £440.00 (£380.00 for Members)
      • Online
      • 24 September 2025 - 9:30am24th September 2025. 1 day at Preston. 09.30 - 16.30. 6 CPD hours
      • Delegate(s): £440.00 (£380.00 for Members)
      • BSRIA, 68 Walton Summit Road, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 8AQ
      • 10 November 2025 - 9:30am10th & 11th November 2025. 2 x half days online. 09.30 - 12.30 each day. 6 CPD hours
      • Delegate(s): £440.00 (£380.00 for Members)
      • Online
      • 15 January 2026 - 9:30am15th & 16th January 2026. 2 x half days online. 09.30 - 12.30 each day. 6 CPD hours
      • Delegate(s): £440.00 (£380.00 for Members)
      • Online
      • 11 March 2026 - 9:30am11th March 2026 - 1 day at Bracknell. 09.30 - 16.30. 6 CPD hours
      • Delegate(s): £440.00 (£380.00 for Members)
      • BSRIA, Old Bracknell Lane West, Bracknell, RG12 7AH

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Overview

The Building Regulations are legal requirements that apply to most building work.  They are minimum requirements and are supported by a large body of guidance in the form of Approved Documents. Negotiating the legal requirements and guidance can be difficult, especially for the untrained.

This Building Regulations course delivers an overview of the subject and provides invaluable assistance to professionals involved in the building process, including those who already have experience with Building Regulations.

The course covers recent and forthcoming changes, including the revised Parts L and F and the new Parts O and S, which came into effect in June 2022.  The Building Safety Act and consequent changes to Part B of the Building Regulations is also covered.

"Ross delivered a great presentation and was knowledgeable enough to answer/debate some challenging questions from competent construction and fire professionals. This promoted a lot of discussions, which was exactly what I wanted" - Mark Dyche, Group Managing Director, Safety For Group. 

"Really good level of knowledge and practical experience imparted by the lecturer" - Ian Ellis, Siemens Building Technologies

"Very interesting and useful" - Bill McDonagle, National Construction College

"So often training is given as a regurgitation of a set of slides or curriculum. This course was excellent because it was delivered as a journey and debate. Building regulations is not an exciting subject, but from the start David engaged and challenged us to understand and solve questions. Superb teaching style" - Apple Ivory, CDM Contract Services

"I have rarely if ever been on a course where I was actively engaged throughout and actually would have been happy to stay longer. Excellent course leader" - Simon Mitchell, CDM Contract Services

Learning aims

  • Learn about legal requirements in England and Wales.
  • Find out about Approved Documents.
  • Understand recent changes to the Building Regulations.
  • Explore what future changes may look like.

Who should attend

This course will help any professional involved in building projects, including those with prior Building Regulations experience.

Course content

In addition to a general overview of the topic, the course provides basic information about each of the Parts of the Building Regulations: 

  • Part A – Structure 
  • Part B – Fire Safety 
  • Part C – Site preparation and resistance to contaminants and moisture
  • Part D – Toxic substances
  • Part E – Resistance to sound
  • Part F – Ventilation 
  • Part G – Hygiene 
  • Part H – Drainage 
  • Part J - Combustion Appliances 
  • Part K – Protection from falling, collision and impact
  • Part L – Conservation of Fuel and Power
  • Part M – Access
  • Part O – Overheating 
  • Part P – Electrical Safety
  • Part Q – Security in dwellings
  • Part R – High speed electronic communications networks
  • Part S – Infrastructure for charging electric vehicles
  • Regulation 7 – Materials and Workmanship

Lecturer

Ross French
Since 1997, Ross has worked in both contracting and consultancy. His qualifications and experience span architecture, urban design and engineering. Read Ross's full profile.

Course details

1 day course 

6 CPD hrs

BSRIA Certified Course

Please be advised this course requires a minimum of 5 delegates.  Should we receive fewer bookings, BSRIA reserves the right to amend your booking to the next available date.

BSRIA Foundation Training Programme

This course is available through the BSRIA Foundation Programme

Product details

  • Publisher: BSRIA