DIY Conservatory Building Regulations

In general domestic conservatories are exempted under building regulations. We have listed below some of the exemptions requirements under building regulations 1991 (as amendments). This criteria must be met for a conservatory to be classified as exempt.

1. The conservatory building must have a transparent or translucent roof.
2. The conservatory walls must be at least 75% wall glazing (therefore having a max wall area of 25% brickwork.
3. The conservatory floor area should not exceed 30m²
4. The conservatory must be constructed at ground level.
5. The conservatory is to be separated from the property by means of a physical barrier.
6. The glazing satisfied building regulations part N. shed I (toughened/safety glass)