Technical Booklets
Technical Booklets are published by the Department in support of some of the technical parts of the regulations. They provide construction methods that, if followed, will be deemed-to-satisfy the requirements of the Building Regulations.
They allow the Department to set certain standards of performance and to provide a degree of predictability and certainty as to what methods and standards of building which, if followed, will satisfy the requirements of building regulations.
These booklets are specifically written for the use of individuals who have a sound knowledge of modern building techniques, terminology and practices.
There is no obligation to follow the methods or comply with the standards set out in the Technical Booklets (or any other named deemed-to-satisfy document). You may adopt any form of construction you wish, however you will have to demonstrate to the satisfaction of district councils that the requirements of the building regulations have been met.
Technical booklets are available to purchase from The Stationery Office, or can be viewed below:
Technical Booklets
- DOE Technical Booklet C: 1994 - Site preparation and resistance to moisture (2)
- DOE Technical Booklet D: 1994 - Structure (1) (2)
- DFP Technical Booklet E: 2005 - Fire Safety (3)
- DFP Technical Booklet E: 1994 - Fire Safety (1) (2) (for notices and plans deposited with district councils before 3 October 2005)
- DOE Technical Booklet F: 1998 - Conservation of fuel and power (2)(for notices and plans deposited with district councils before 30 November 2006)
- DFP Technical Booklet F1: 2006 - Conservation of fuel and power in dwellings
- DFP Technical Booklet F2: 2006 - Conservation of fuel and power in buildings other than dwellings
- DOE Technical Booklet G: 1990 - Sound (1) (2)
- DOE Technical Booklet G1: 1994 - Sound (conversions) (2)
- DFP Technical Booklet H: 2000 - Stairs, ramps, guarding and protection from impact (for notices and plans deposited with district councils before 30 November 2006)
- DFP Technical Booklet H: 2006 - Stairs, ramps, guarding and protection from impact
- DOE Technical Booklet K: 1998 - Ventilation (2)
- DOE Technical Booklet L: 1991 - Heat producing appliances (1) (2)(for notices and plans deposited with district councils before 30 November 2006)
- DFP Technical Booklet L: 2006 -Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems
- DOE Technical Booklets N: 1990 - Drainage (1) (2)
- DOE Technical Booklet P: 1994 - Unvented hot water storage systems (2)
- DFP Technical Booklet R: 2000 - Access facilities for disabled people (for notices and plans deposited with district councils before 30 November 2006)
- DFP Technical Booklet R: 2006 - Access to and use of buildings
- DFP Technical Booklet V: 2000 - Glazing (3
(1) This booklet should be read in conjunction with DOE Amendments Booklet - AMD 1:1998
(2) This booklet should be read in conjunction with DFP Amendments Booklet - AMD2: 2000
(3) This booklet should be read in conjunction with DFP Amendment Booklet - AMD 3 2006
(2) This booklet should be read in conjunction with DFP Amendments Booklet - AMD2: 2000
(3) This booklet should be read in conjunction with DFP Amendment Booklet - AMD 3 2006
