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Technical Guidance Documents

The Technical Guidance Documents give guidance on how to achieve compliance with the Building regulations, i.e. compliance with the recommendations of the Technical Guidance Document indicates Prima Facia evidence of compliance with the Building Regulations.

Generally Technical Guidance Document B is used to give guidance on the design and subsequent report that forms part of the Fire Safety certificate application. Therefore, if a building is to be built in accordance with the issued Fire Safety Certificate it should be compliant the Building Regulations.

Technical Guidance Document B , K & M are the most applicable in relation to Fire and Fire Safety Certificate Applications. Technical Guidance Document M is the most applicable in relation to Access for People with Disabilities and Disabled Access Certificates.

The adoption of an approach different to the TGD's or the use of Fire Safety Engineering is not prohibited, provided that the approach meets the requirements of the Building Regulations. The Building Control Authority may require such evidence, in the case of an approach different to ensure that the building does comply with the regulations. It is important to note that neither the Building Regulations or the TGD's promote the use of a particular product or method of construction.

Individual Technical Guidance Documents

You can access the individual Technical Guidance Documents by clicking on the link for each document listed below  which will take you to the document which is held in the publications area of the site. 

• Part A - Structure
• Part B - Fire Safety
• Part C - Site Preparation and Resistance to Moisture
• Part D - Materials and Workmanship (2000)
• Part E - Sound
• Part F - Ventilation
• Part G - Hygiene
• Part H - Drainage and Waste  Water Disposal
• Part J - Heat Producing Appliances
• Part K - Stairways Ladders Ramps and Guards
• Part L - Conservation of Fuel and Energy
• Part L - Conservation of Fuel and Energy
• Part L - Conservation of Fuel and Energy Dwellings
• Part M - Access for People with Disabilities (2000)
• Amendments and Corrections 1997 - 2004

Some important Codes of Practice:

• Guide to Fire Safety in Existing Nursing Homes and Similar Type Premises (1996)
• Guide to Fire Safety in Flats, Bedsitters and Apartments(1994)
• Guide To Fire in Guest Accommodation - Foreward
• Guide to Fire Safety in Guest Accommodation - Main
• Guide to Fire Precautions in Existing Hotels, Guesthouses and Similar Premises
• Fire Safety in Gaeltacht Households Accommodating Foghlaimeoirí Gaeilge 
• Fire Safety in Preschools(1999)
• Fire Safety in Hostels(1998) - Forward
• Fire Safety in Hostels(1998) - Main