If I want to build a detached garage under 30m2 in floor area, will the building regulations apply?
Department: Environment Services
Division: Environment Services/Building Control
NO - the building will be exempt from the regulations but only providing it is:
- under 30m2 in floor area.
- single storey and does not contain any sleeping accommodation; and provided either.
- it is built substantially of non-combustible material or;
- when built it is no less than 1m from the boundary of the property.

