{"id":80,"date":"2017-02-01T10:34:53","date_gmt":"2017-02-01T10:34:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advice.quotatis.co.uk\/?post_type=standards&p=80"},"modified":"2019-10-30T10:39:36","modified_gmt":"2019-10-30T10:39:36","slug":"building-regulations-flat-roofs","status":"publish","type":"standards","link":"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/advice\/regulations\/roofing\/building-regulations-flat-roofs\/","title":{"rendered":"Building Regulations for Flat Roofs"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you’re planning to repair or replace your flat roof, you will need to make sure you adhere to the flat roof Building Regulations. <\/p>\n

You may also need to seek Planning Permission too, which is separate to Building Regulations.<\/p>\n

What are Building Regulations?<\/h3>\n

Building Regulations set the standards for the design and construction of buildings to ensure the safety of people in or around the building. <\/p>\n

They also include standards to ensure that fuel and power are used efficiently and that everyone is able to access and move around inside the building.
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How do Building Regulations relate to flat roofs?<\/h3>\n

You may not need Building Regulations approval for flat roof work, but it’s always worth checking. Since Building Regulations relate to the safety and efficiency of a building, there are some instances where you’ll need to get Building Regulations approval. <\/p>\n

You won’t always need Building Regulations approval<\/h4>\n

For some repairs to flat roofs, you won’t need to make a building regulations application. <\/p>\n

If you need to repair or re-cover less than 25% of the roof, you won’t normally need to submit a building regulations application. However, you may need to upgrade the insulation on the roof to reduce the amount of heat that is lost.<\/p>\n

Flat roof Building Regulations state minimum standards<\/h4>\n

If you’re adding a new roof, for example on an extension, Building Regulations sets out some minimum requirements.<\/p>\n

The roof must:<\/p>\n