Part R - Electronic communications

Publication title: Approved Document R, Volume 2:  Physical infrastructure for high-speed electronic communications networks.
Date published: 26 December 2022 (takes effect from)

Summary

Building regulation for England covering requirements for infrastructure for electronic communications networks in buildings.

Approved Document R volume 2: Physical infrastructure for high-speed electronic communications networks (2022 edition) applies to the erection of new buildings other than dwellings and when existing buildings (including dwellings) are subject to major renovation works.

This approved document supports requirement R1 of Schedule 1 to the Building Regulations 2010 and takes effect on 26 December 2022 for use in England. It provides guidance on how to comply with the requirements for in-building physical infrastructure for high-speed electronic communication networks when new buildings are erected or when existing buildings are subject to major renovation works.

Approved Document R volume 2: Physical infrastructure for high-speed electronic communications networks¹ (2022 edition)

This revised Approved Document will be incorporated into the Merged Approved Documents and available on GOV.UK in due course. For information on the previous version prior to 26 December 2022, see previous editions².

1. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1119958/ADR2.pdf
2. https://www.planningportal.co.uk/applications/building-control-applications/building-control/approved-documents/part-r-electronic-communications/previous-editions