{"id":1510,"date":"2017-08-24T15:54:54","date_gmt":"2017-08-24T14:54:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quotatis.co.uk\/advice\/?post_type=standards&p=1510"},"modified":"2019-10-30T10:33:43","modified_gmt":"2019-10-30T10:33:43","slug":"damp-proofing-building-regulations-need-knows","status":"publish","type":"standards","link":"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/advice\/regulations\/damp-proofing\/damp-proofing-building-regulations-need-knows\/","title":{"rendered":"Damp Proofing and Building Regulations: the Need-to Knows"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s really important to make sure that your property is damp proof. If it goes unchecked, damp can travel through your home, causing structural damage and health problems. This is why building regulations set damp proofing standards \u2013 to avoid these risks.<\/p>\n

Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about damp proofing and building regulations.<\/p>\n

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

Building regulations are a set of rules that apply to most structures in the UK. The government writes them and local authorities enforce them. They\u2019re in place to ensure that all buildings are safe, relatively energy-efficient and accessible.<\/p>\n

When you do any work on your home, you need to make sure that you follow any relevant building regulations. In some cases, you may need to get building regulations approval. This involves telling your local authority about the work you\u2019re doing in advance as well as following regulations.<\/p>\n

What do building regulations say about damp proofing?<\/h3>\n

There are slightly different building regulations about damp proofing for different parts of a building.<\/p>\n

Walls<\/h5>\n

Building regulations say that all new buildings should have damp proof courses to prevent rising damp and in some cases courses to prevent penetrating damp. Damp proof courses in walls should:<\/p>\n