Approved Document D - Toxic substances
This document covers the use of insulating materials in cavity walls and the prevention of toxic fumes entering the building.
Approved Document D
PDF file: 301KB, 8 pages
1992 edition incorporating 2002 and 2010 amendments: Valid from 1 January 2001
2013 Amendments
PDF file: 478KB, 54 pages
2013 amendments: Valid from 6 April 2013
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The requirement in this edition of Approved Document D is as follows:
D1 - Cavity insulation
If insulating material is inserted into a cavity in a cavity wall reasonable precautions shall be taken to prevent the subsequent permeation of any toxic fumes from that material into any part of the building occupied by people.
Limits on application
None
Archived copies of Approved Document D
Approved Document D - 1992 edition incorporating 2002 amendments
PDF file: 254KB, 12 pages
Valid from 1 June 1992 until 1 December 2004
The requirements in this edition was:
D1 - Cavity insulation
Approved Document D - 1992 edition
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Valid from 1 June 1992 until 1 December 2004
The requirements in this edition was:
D1 - Cavity insulation
Approved Document D - 1985 edition
PDF file: 768KB, 7 pages
Valid from 11 November 1985 until 1 June 1992
The requirements in this edition was:
D1 - Cavity insulation
Quick links to other Approved Documents
The regulations cover all aspects of construction and are constantly reviewed. The guidance documents referred to as 'Approved Documents' contain practical ways and explanations of how to comply with the functional requirements of the Building Regulations.
These 'Approved Documents' are separated into 20 parts:
- Part A - Structure
- Part B (Volume 1) - Fire safety (Dwellings)
- Part B (Volume 2) - Fire safety (Buildings other than dwellings)
- Part C - Site preparation and resistance to contaminants and moisture
- Part D - Toxic substances
- Part E - Resistance to the passage of sound
- Part F - Ventilation
- Part G - Hygiene
- Part H - Drainage and waste disposal
- Part J - Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems
- Part K - Protection from falling, collision and impact
- Part L1A - Conservation of fuel and power in new dwellings
- Part L1B - Conservation of fuel and power in existing dwellings
- Part L2A - Conservation of fuel and power in new buildings other than dwellings
- Part L2B - Conservation of fuel and power in existing buildings other than dwellings
- Part M (Volume 1) - Access to and use of buildings (Dwellings)
- Part M (Volume 2) - Access to and use of buildings (Buildings other than dwellings)
- Part P - Electrical safety - Dwellings
- Part Q - Security - Dwellings
- Part R - Physical infrastructure for high-speed electronic communications networks
- Regulation 7 - Materials and workmanship