Impact with glazing
- Install safety glazing to prevent cutting and piercing injuries Contractor
Northern Ireland Statutory Rule
2000
Northern Ireland
Repealed
Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000
At a glance
What's here
54 compliance obligations
Who this Act binds
Business-side actors with duties under this Act, ranked by how often they appear.
- Trader 20
- Contractor 17
- Any Person 6
- Client 4
- Designer 1
- Applicant 1
- Operator 1
Plus 4 non-business duties on Crown ministers, regulators, local authorities or tribunals — shown collapsed under each section below.
Other Acts binding the same actors
For each actor bound by this Act, the other UK Acts that bind them most often. Useful for understanding the full compliance landscape facing each role.
Traders also bound by 826 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Value Added Tax Regulations 1995 1995 413 duties
- Companies Act 2006 2006 243 duties
- The Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 2008 114 duties
- Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 2016 62 duties
- Building Societies Act 1986 1986 56 duties
Contractors also bound by 178 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- The National Health Service (Personal Medical Services Agreements) Regulations 2015 2015 137 duties
- The National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) Regulations 2015 2015 134 duties
- Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 2015 114 duties
- The National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) (Wales) Regulations 2023 2023 93 duties
- The Health and Personal Social Services (General Medical Services Contracts) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004 2004 87 duties
Any Person also bound by 2338 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Human Medicines Regulations 2012 2012 169 duties
- Merchant Shipping Act 1995 1995 144 duties
- Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 2016 101 duties
- Road Traffic Act 1988 1988 95 duties
- Air Navigation Order 2016 2016 95 duties
Clients also bound by 65 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 2015 32 duties
- The Building (Higher-Risk Buildings Procedures) (Wales) Regulations 2025 2025 19 duties
- Building (Higher-Risk Buildings Procedures) (England) Regulations 2023 2023 17 duties
- Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 2012 14 duties
- Building Regulations 2010 2010 12 duties
Designers also bound by 11 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 2015 19 duties
- Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 2012 2 duties
- Building (Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 2004 2004 1 duty
- Council Directive 92/57/EEC of 24 June 1992 1992 1 duty
- Building Regulations 2010 2010 1 duty
Applicants also bound by 294 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 2016 46 duties
- Human Medicines Regulations 2012 2012 30 duties
- The Land Registration Rules 2003 2003 25 duties
- Value Added Tax Regulations 1995 1995 18 duties
- Space Industry Regulations 2021 2021 14 duties
Operators also bound by 730 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 (Air Operations) 2012 138 duties
- Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/2066 of 19 December 2018 on the monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions pursuant to Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and amending Commission Regulation (EU) No 601/2012 (Text with EEA relevance) 2018 121 duties
- Commission Regulation (EU) No 601/2012 of 21 June 2012 on the monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions pursuant to Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (Text with EEA relevance) (repealed) 2012 112 duties
- Space Industry Regulations 2021 2021 75 duties
- Regulation (EU) 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on transmissible animal diseases and amending and repealing certain acts in the area of animal health (‘Animal Health Law’) (Text with EEA relevance) 2016 66 duties
What this Act requires
Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.
Part V — Glazing
Transparent glazing
- Make glass and transparent glazing visible Any Person
Safe opening and closing of windows, skylights and ventilators
- Ensure windows and skylights can be operated safely Any Person
Safe means of access for cleaning glazing
- Provide safe access for cleaning windows and glazing Client
Browse 2 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Application and interpretation
Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations V2, V3, V4 and V5
Part L — Heat-producing appliances and liquefied petroleum gas installations
Heat-producing appliances and associated constructions
- Ensure safe installation of heat-producing appliances Contractor
Prevention of smoke emission
- Ensure heating and cooking appliances can burn fuel smokelessly Trader
LPG fixed installations
- Ensure LPG fixed installations are safe and fit for purpose Contractor
Separation distances from an existing LPG storage tank
- Maintain safe separation distances from existing LPG storage tanks Trader
Browse 2 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Interpretation and application
Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations L2, L4 and L5
Part C — Preparation of site and resistance to moisture
Preparation of site and resistance to dangerous and harmful substances
- Prepare site and protect building from harmful substances and radon Trader
Subsoil drainage
- Ensure adequate subsoil drainage or protection for buildings Trader
Resistance to ground moisture and weather
- Protect buildings from ground moisture and weather Contractor
Condensation
- Design and build to prevent harmful condensation Trader
Browse 2 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Application and interpretation
Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations C2(2), C4 and C5
Part D — Structure
Stability
- Ensure the structural stability of buildings Trader
Disproportionate collapse
- Design buildings to prevent disproportionate collapse Trader
Browse 1 other section in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations D1 and D2
Schedules
Giving of notices and deposit of plans
- Submit plans and notices to the local council before building work Trader
Browse 24 other Schedules — structural / supplementary
Classes of exempted buildings – Regulation A5(1)
Buildings controlled under other legislation
Buildings not frequented by people
Buildings for agriculture and keeping of animals
Temporary buildings
Ancillary buildings
Small detached buildings
Extensions
Other buildings
Calculations for the purposes of regulations F2 and F3(2) and...
Soil investigation report.
Details of measures proposed for protection against radon.
Map of radon affected zones
Key to Map
Notes to Map
Structural loadings
Deemed-to-satisfy provisions
Publications, other than those mentioned in Schedules 4 and 5, to which specific reference is made in the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000.
Rule A: General
Rule F: Additional requirements
Rule B: Erection of buildings
Rule C: Alterations and extensions
Rule D: Services and fittings
Rule E: Material changes of use
Other sections — not classified into a Part
These sections sit outside the numbered Parts — usually provisions added or moved by later amendments.
Notice of commencement and completion of certain stages of work
- Notify the district council of construction starts and completions Operator
Completion certificates
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- District councils must issue completion certificates upon request Local authority
Testing of drains and private sewers
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- District council may test drains and private sewers Local authority
Sampling of materials
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authority officers may take samples of building materials Local authority
Application for dispensation or relaxation
- Submit applications for building regulation relaxations in duplicate Applicant
Appeals and prescribed periods
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- District councils must notify applicants of appeal rights and process Local authority
Fitness of materials and workmanship
- Ensure all materials and workmanship meet health and safety standards Contractor
Suitability of certain materials
- Use durable wall and roof materials and ensure maintenance access Contractor
Urea formaldehyde foam
- Restrict the use of urea formaldehyde foam in construction Contractor
Preservative treatment of timber
- Apply preservative treatment to timber where necessary Contractor
Means of escape
- Design and construct buildings with adequate fire detection and escape routes Trader
Internal fire spread – Linings
- Ensure internal wall and ceiling linings meet fire safety standards Contractor
Internal fire spread – Structure
- Ensure buildings are fire-stable and inhibit fire and smoke spread Trader
External fire spread
- Design and build external walls and roofs to resist fire spread Trader
Facilities and access for the Fire Brigade
- Provide fire brigade access and facilities in building design Trader
Building fabric
- Use energy-efficient materials in building construction Trader
Insulation of pipes, ducts and hot water storage vessels
- Insulate pipes, ducts, and hot water storage vessels Contractor
Separating walls and separating floors
- Ensure walls and floors provide adequate sound insulation Contractor
Existing walls and floors which become separating walls and separating floors
- Ensure sound insulation in converted walls and floors Contractor
Provision of stairs in dwellings
- Provide stairs in multi-storey dwellings Contractor
Stairs, ladders, ramps and landings
- Ensure safety of stairs, ladders, ramps, and landings Any Person
Guarding
- Install safe guarding on stairs, floors, and roofs Any Person
Vehicle loading bays
- Design and build vehicle loading bays to minimize collision risks Client
Protection against impact from and trapping by doors
- Ensure doors and gates are safe from impact, falling, or trapping Trader
Protection from collision with open windows, skylights or ventilators
- Protect people from colliding with open windows or skylights Designer
Solid waste storage
- Provide adequate and safe storage for solid waste Trader
Waste chute systems
- Ensure waste chute systems are hygienic and fire-safe Client
Means of ventilation
- Provide adequate ventilation in buildings Trader
Ventilation of car parks
- Provide adequate ventilation for car parks Client
Drainage systems
- Ensure buildings have adequate drainage and sanitary pipework Trader
Sanitary pipework
- Ensure sanitary pipework is safe, hygienic, and accessible Contractor
Underground foul drainage
- Ensure underground foul drainage is hygienic and accessible Contractor
Rain-water drainage
- Install and maintain compliant rain-water drainage systems Contractor
Cesspools, septic tanks and similar structures
- Ensure cesspools and septic tanks meet design and safety standards Any Person
Provision of sanitary appliances
- Ensure dwellings and buildings have proper sanitary and washing facilities Contractor
Unvented hot water storage systems
- Install safety and pressure controls on unvented hot water systems Any Person
Access and use
- Ensure buildings provide reasonable access and use for disabled people Trader
Sanitary accommodation and sanitary conveniences
- Provide accessible toilets in non-domestic buildings and dwellings Trader
Audience or spectator seating
- Provide accessible seating for disabled people Trader
Browse 125 other sections
Rule A: General
Drawings shall be executed or reproduced in a clear and...
Every notice, drawing or other document shall be signed by...
Every such document, together with a duplicate thereof, shall be...
Where the building, or part thereof, is put or is...
The SAP energy rating used for design purposes for each...
Access and use
Appeals and prescribed periods
Application and interpretation
Application for dispensation or relaxation
Application to alterations and extensions
Application to erection of buildings
Application to material change of use
Application to services and fittings
Audience or spectator seating
Building fabric
Cesspools, septic tanks and similar structures
Citation and commencement
Completion certificates
Condensation
Deemed-to-satisfy provisions
Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulation P5
Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations B2, B4 and B5
Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations C2(2), C4 and C5
Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations D1 and D2
Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations E2, E3, E4, E5 and E6
Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations F2, F3 and F4
Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations G2 and G3
Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations H3, H4, H5, H6 and H7
Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations J2(1)(b) and J3
Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations K2 and K3
Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations L2, L4 and L5
Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations N3, N4 and N5
Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations R2, R3 and R4
Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations V2, V3, V4 and V5
Disproportionate collapse
Drainage systems
Exemptions
Exercise of power of dispensation or relaxation
Existing walls and floors which become separating walls and separating floors
External fire spread
Facilities and access for the Fire Brigade
Fitness of materials and workmanship
Giving of notices and deposit of plans
Guarding
Heat-producing appliances and associated constructions
Impact with glazing
Insulation of pipes, ducts and hot water storage vessels
Internal fire spread – Linings
Internal fire spread – Structure
Interpretation
Interpretation and application
LPG fixed installations
Means of escape
Means of ventilation
Notice of commencement and completion of certain stages of work
Preparation of site and resistance to dangerous and harmful substances
Preservative treatment of timber
Prevention of smoke emission
Protection against impact from and trapping by doors
Protection from collision with open windows, skylights or ventilators
Provision of sanitary appliances
Provision of stairs in dwellings
Rain-water drainage
Citation and commencement
Giving of notices and deposit of plans
Regularisation certificates
Exercise of power of dispensation or relaxation
Revocations
Interpretation
Deemed-to-satisfy provisions
Transitional provisions
Exemptions
Application to erection of buildings
Application to alterations and extensions
Application to services and fittings
Application to material change of use
Interpretation
Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations B2, B4 and B5
Application and interpretation
Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations E2, E3, E4, E5 and E6
Application and interpretation
Space heating, hot water supply and artificial lighting systems
Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations F2, F3 and F4
Application and interpretation
Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations G2 and G3
Application and interpretation
Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations H3, H4, H5, H6 and H7
Interpretation
Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations J2(1)(b) and J3
Application and interpretation
Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations K2 and K3
Interpretation and application
Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations N3, N4 and N5
Interpretation
Sanitary accommodation
Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulation P5
Application and interpretation
Deemed-to-satisfy provisions for regulations R2, R3 and R4
Regularisation certificates
Resistance to ground moisture and weather
Revocations
Safe means of access for cleaning glazing
Safe opening and closing of windows, skylights and ventilators
Sampling of materials
Sanitary accommodation
Sanitary accommodation and sanitary conveniences
Sanitary pipework
Separating walls and separating floors
Separation distances from an existing LPG storage tank
Solid waste storage
Space heating, hot water supply and artificial lighting systems
Stability
Stairs, ladders, ramps and landings
Subsoil drainage
Suitability of certain materials
Testing of drains and private sewers
Transitional provisions
Transparent glazing
Underground foul drainage
Unvented hot water storage systems
Urea formaldehyde foam
Vehicle loading bays
Ventilation of car parks
Waste chute systems
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