Access to and use of buildings
Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012: Technical Booklet R
Document Status
Partially replaced or revised by new document
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012: Technical Booklet
Abstract
Gives the performance standards and design provisions for compliance with the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 relating to access to and use of buildings.
History
Came into effect 31 October 2012. Replaces draft version published June 2012. Supersedes DFP Technical Booklet R: Access to and use of buildings 2006. To be read in conjunction with Amendments Booklet AMD 8 'Amendments to Technical Booklet R' (DOF, 2022), and Amendments booklet - AMD 9. May 2025 amendments to Technical Booklet E, Technical Booklet R (DOF, 2024).
Subjects
- Building control
- Accessibility
- Legal issues and management
- Building control, Northern Ireland
- Special subject areas
- Provision for disabled people
Publisher History
Department of Finance and Personnel for Northern Ireland merged with others to form the Department of Finance. The Department of Finance and Personnel for Northern Ireland was responsible for improving public services, enabling efficient government and driving investment and sustainable development.
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