Correspondence
Direction under the Building Act 1984 for fibre optic cabling in non-HRBs, Circular 03/2026
This circular draws attention to the publication of an updated type relaxation direction for installing fibre optic cabling in non-higher-risk buildings.
Applies to England
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The purpose of this circular is to announce an updated type relaxation direction for the drilling of holes to install fibre optic cabling in non-higher-risk buildings (non-HRBs). This replaces the previous direction with the same scope, but with one of the conditions removed.
These changes apply only to buildings and building work in England.
Updates to this page
Published 3 September 2026