building regulations
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New homes are inspected several times during construction by either local council building inspectors or a registered building control approver, to make sure they meet legal, national building regulations.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
It was designed with the European market in mind: easy to self-install while meeting strict building regulations common in European cities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council said building regulations introduced in the 1970s led to the widespread use of safe insulation materials like glass, wool and fibreglass.
From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2026
“They were given a deadline,” said Stephen Smith, founder of the Center for Building in North America, which advocates for cost-reducing changes to building regulations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 20, 2026
Stricter antifire building regulations were proposed for the burned-out areas, requiring the use of brick or stone.
From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy
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