Building Regulations 1997
Number 497 of 1997
BUILDING REGULATIONS 1997
REVISED
Updated to 19 February 2026
This Revised Statutory Instrument is an administrative consolidation of the Building Regulations 1997. It is prepared by the Law Reform Commission in accordance with its function under the Law Reform Commission Act 1975 (3/1975) to keep the law under review and to undertake revision and consolidation of statute law.
All Acts up to and including the Defamation (Amendment) Act 2026 (2/2026), enacted 19 February 2026, and all statutory instruments up to and including the Health Insurance Act 1994 (Section 11E(2)) Regulations 202 (S.I. No. 54 of 2026), made 19 February 2026, were considered in the preparation of this Revised Statutory Instrument.
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Number 497 of 1997
BUILDING REGULATIONS 1997
REVISED
Updated to 19 February 2026
Article
7. Technical guidance documents.
9. Design and construction of works and buildings.
11. Alterations and extensions.
12. Services, fittings and equipment.
14. Dispensation or relaxation.
FIRST SCHEDULE
REGULATIONS REVOKED
SECOND SCHEDULE
Part A — Structure
Part B—Fire Safety
Part C—Site preparation and resistance to moisture
Part D—Materials and workmanship
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 M—Access for disabled people
THIRD SCHEDULE
EXEMPTED BUILDINGS
FOURTH SCHEDULE
FORM OF APPLICATION FOR A DISPENSATION FROM OR A RELAXATION OF, A REQUIREMENT OF BUILDING REGULATIONS
Number 497 of 1997
BUILDING REGULATIONS 1997
REVISED
Updated to 19 February 2026
The Minister for the Environment and Local Government, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by sections 3, 4 and 18 of the Building Control Act, 1990 (No. 3 of 1990), hereby makes the following Regulations—
