Exempt Buildings
Exempt buildings include:
- CLASS I Buildings controlled under other legislation e.g. Any building the construction of which is subject to the Explosives 5 and 1923. Or Nuclear related buildings.
- CLASS II Buildings not frequented by people (unless close to an existing building).
- CLASS III Greenhouses and agricultural buildings (Not used for Retail).
- CLASS IV Temporary buildings (Erected for less than 28 days).
- CLASS V Ancillary buildings.
- CLASS VI Small detached buildings (less than 30 square metres floor area with NO sleeping accommodation therein).
- CLASS VII Extensions - Porches, Covered Ways, Conservatories, (less than 30 square metres floor area).
The Building Regulations 2000 have been amended five times since the original statutory instrument was published. It is good practice to have exemption confirmed by the relevant local authority prior to construction. The Statutory Instrument give the full conditions.
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