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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Approved Document 7: material and workmanship (No longer current)

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

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

  2. First published.