Statutory guidance

Material and workmanship: Approved Document 7

Building regulation for England setting out the standards of the building materials and skills used.

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Approved Document 7: material and workmanship

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2018 amendment to Approved Document 7: material and workmanship

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Since April 2023, the Building Safety Regulator has a duty under the Building Safety Act 2022 to keep under review the safety and standards of all buildings in England, which includes advising government on updates to the Approved Documents.

The requirement for carrying out building work using the proper materials and in a workmanlike manner.

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Updates to this page

Published 3 January 2013
Last updated 29 November 2018 show all updates
  1. Added 2018 amendment to Approved Document 7: material and workmanship

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