Building Regulations

This section contains links to Building standards and Technical Guidance Documents for construction in Ireland. 

Building Standards
In order to ensure the safety of people within the built environment, the design and construction of buildings, in Ireland, is regulated under the Building Control Acts 1990 to 2014.

Technical Guidance Documents (TGD)

TGD A - Structure

TGD B – Fire Safety

TGD B – Fire Safety -Volume 2 Dwelling Houses

TGD C – Site Preparation and Resistance to Moisture

TGD D – Materials and Workmanship

TGD E – Sound

TGD F – Ventilation

TGD G – Hygiene

TGD H – Drainage and Waste Water Disposal

TGD J – Heat Producing Appliances

TGD K – Stairways, Ladders, Ramps and Guards

TGD L – Conservation of Fuel and Energy – Dwellings

TGD L – Conservation of Fuel and Energy – Buildings other than Dwellings

TGD M – Access and Use

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