ABSTRACT
The Building Regulations are national standards that apply to all types of building and set standards for the design and construction of new and altered buildings. This includes foundations and damp proofing, as well as the overall stability of the building. The Great Fire of London in 1666 was the single most significant event to have shaped today's construction legislation. All new dwellings are subject to water-efficiency requirements, and this will include the need to carry out a wholesome water consumption calculation for the residents of the building and provide details of this calculation to the Local Authority within five days of work being completed. Building inspectors examine the construction, alteration or repair of buildings, highways and streets, sewer and water systems, dams, bridges, and other structures, to ensure compliance with building codes and ordinances, zoning regulations and contract specifications.
