Compliance with the Building Regulations in England and Wales is governed by CLG and in Scotland by SBS - ensure compliance by using a registered contractor to undertake work covered by Building Regulations.

If you are a homeowner or own a rental property, you are responsible for compliance with legally binding Building Regulations.

The Building Regulations apply to building work in England and Wales and set standards for the design and construction of buildings to ensure the health and safety of people in or about those buildings.  Equivalent Regulations apply in Scotland under the Building (Scotland) Act 2003.

The regulations also include requirements to ensure that fuel and power is conserved and facilities are provided for people, including those with disabilities, to access and move around inside buildings.

SafeTrade operates a scheme to enable householders, landlords and other buyers of contracting services to find reputable contractors that are registered to certify their work to the relevant Building Regulations. 
 
If you would like further information about Building Regulations compliance in England and Wales please visit:
•    The Department of Communities and Local Government (CLG) website www.communities.gov.uk
•    The Planning Portal, the UK Government\'s online planning and Building Regulations resource www.planningportal.gov.uk
For further information about Scottish Building Regulations please visit:
•    The Scottish Building Standards Agency website www.sbsa.gov.uk