When considering glass the Building Regulations are set to ensure that the application and use of glass in any number of building scenarios is safe and/or energy efficient. Wherever glass is used in building, whether it’s a new construction, refurbishment or basic glazing replacement the way that glass is manufactured, supplied and installed must comply with Building Regulations. There are many different building regulation parts to adhere to which define the right glass and glazing for its given intention. Ensuring that the right glass is used is the responsibility of the end user, for instance having your windows replaced in your home means that the glazing must comply with many building regulation requirements, ensuring safety where applicable and energy efficiency, ensuring building control are informed of the change is vital and should be kept on record to identify that compliance is met if you decide to sell or move on from your home. Insufficient evidence of Building Regulation compliance could leave you in a difficult position when it comes to selling your house. Navigating these Building Regulation documents can be daunting to say the least, below you can follow links to the most up to date documents, as well as guidance regarding the specification of glass and glazing in buildings and what current levels of compliance you are required to meet for your home or project. To read more, please visit: www.guardianglass.co.uk/architectural/building-regulations
