{"id":1422,"date":"2017-08-15T12:27:12","date_gmt":"2017-08-15T11:27:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quotatis.co.uk\/advice\/?post_type=standards&p=1422"},"modified":"2017-08-15T12:27:12","modified_gmt":"2017-08-15T11:27:12","slug":"handy-guide-decking-building-regulations","status":"publish","type":"standards","link":"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/advice\/regulations\/gardening-landscaping\/handy-guide-decking-building-regulations\/","title":{"rendered":"A Handy Guide to Decking Building Regulations"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re planning on building some new decking in your garden, there are some rules that you need to know about before you get started. Some of these come under building regulations. It\u2019s really important to follow these regulations – otherwise you might have to dismantle your decking in the future.<\/p>\n

To make sure that you\u2019re on top of all the rules you need to know, we\u2019ve made a handy guide to decking building regulations.<\/p>\n

What are building regulations?<\/h3>\n

Building regulations are a set of rules that apply to the majority of structures in the UK. They\u2019re in place to make sure that all buildings are safe and accessible.<\/p>\n

There are some types of work that you can do without getting building regulations approval. However, you need to make sure that you follow any relevant building regulations, as your work might get inspected at a later date. <\/p>\n

There are also some kinds of work that you need to get approval for before you do them. You can do this by notifying your local authority.<\/p>\n

What decking building regulations do I need to know about?<\/h3>\n

Generally speaking, you\u2019ll only need to worry about decking building regulations if you\u2019ve had to apply for planning permission. If you haven\u2019t then they\u2019re unlikely to be an issue.<\/p>\n

\"\"The decking building regulations that you need to know about mainly cover safety. You need to make sure that your decking:<\/p>\n