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Building regulations

A full set of the England and Wales Building Regulations can be downloaded by clicking here:
A full set of the Scottish Technical Standards can be downloaded by clicking here:

Relevant British & European Standards

  • BS 5588: Part 1:1990 – Fire precaution in the design, construction and use of buildings
  • BS 6206: 1981 – Impact performance requirements for flat safety glass and safety plastics for use in buildings
  • BS 6262: 1982 – Glazing for buildings
  • BS 6375 – Performance of windows Part 1. Classification for weather tightness Part 2. Specification for operation and strength characteristics
  • BS 6399: Part 2:1997 – Loading for buildings Part 2. Code of practice for wind loads
  • BS 7412: 1991 – Plastics windows made from PVC-U extruded hollow profiles
  • BS EN 12608: 2003 – Unplasticised polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U) profiles for the fabrication of windows and doors - Classification, requirements and test methods
  • BS 7950: 1997 – Specification for enhanced security performance of casement and tilt/turn windows for domestic applications
  • BS 8213 – Windows, doors and roof lights
  • Part 1 (1991). Code of practice for safety in use and during cleaning of windows and doors (including guidance on cleaning materials and methods)
  • Part 4 (1990). Code of practice for the installation of replacement windows and door sets in dwellings
  • BS EN ISO 10077-1:2000 – Thermal performance of windows, doors and shutters – Calculation of thermal transmittance
  • Part 1. Simplified method
  • All the above BSI documents can be ordered from ‘BSI Customer Services Department on 020 8996 9001’


BPF Windows Group Publications

  • 323/1 COP for the reinforcement of high impact modified PVC-U windows and doors
  • 351/1 Guidelines for the use of PVC-U windows and frames in commercial/light industrial applications
  • 356/1 COP for the installation of PVC-U windows and door sets in new domestic dwellings
  • 357/1 Replacement windows and planning law
  • W362/1 Code of practice for the survey and installation of replacement plastics windows and door sets
  • W363/1 Guidelines for the selection and application of fasteners for the manufacture of plastics windows and door sets
  • W364/1 Guide to the specification and use of plastics windows and door sets Guide to Building Regulations, Building Control and FENSA (CD or booklet)
  • All the above BPF documents can be ordered from ‘BPF Publications Sales Department on 020 7457 5000’


The following is a list of regulations applicable to England and Wales.

  • Part A (England & Wales): Structure The revised edition of this document has been distributed for comment
  • Part B (England & Wales): Fire Safety
  • Part E (England & Wales): Resistance to the passage of sound
  • Part F (England & Wales): Means Of Ventilation
  • Part J (England & Wales): Heat Producing Appliances
  • Part K (England & Wales): Protection From Falling, Collision And Impact
  • Part L1 & L2 (England & Wales): Conservation Of Fuel And Power Part M (England & Wales): Access And Facilities For Disabled People
  • Part N (England & Wales): Glazing In Relation To Impact, Opening And Cleaning


The following is a list of regulations applicable to Scotland.

  • Part C (Scotland): Structure
  • Part D & E (Scotland): Fire Safety
  • Part F (Scotland): Heat Producing installations and storage of liquid and gaseous fuels
  • Part H (Scotland): Resistance to transmission of sound
  • Part J (Scotland): Conservation Of Fuel And Power
  • Part K (Scotland): Means Of Ventilation Part P (Scotland): Miscellaneous hazards
  • Part T (Scotland): Facilities For Disabled People