On Tue, 6 Jan 2004 16:35:06 -0000, a particular chimpanzee named "dg"
randomly hit the keyboard and produced:

Building regs don't apply to non-structural alterations.

Not strictly true. Building Regulations also applies to any
alterations to fire safety, drainage, combustion appliances, and
replacement windows, boilers and hot water cylinders. Most of the
requirements also apply to any change of use to dwellings (converting
a building), hotels or public buildings. Not to mention of course new
buildings and extensions.

But if your flat is part of a block 3 storeys or more the you should conform
to building and any fire regulations

Whereas if the work doesn't affect any of the requirements mentioned
above (no matter what height the building is), then the Building
Regulations don't apply.
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