SCHEDULE 1
Coming into force date	Provision	Purpose for which the provision comes into force
9th January 2013	Regulations 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29(1), 29(2)(b)-(m), 30, 31, 32(b), 33, 34, 38, 39, 45 to 47 and Schedule 1	All purposes
9th January 2013	Regulation 15	In respect of buildings occupied by public authorities
9th January 2013	Regulation 17 (for the purpose of new regulation 25A)	In respect of new buildings occupied by public authorities
28th January 2013	Regulation 13(a) (in so far as it inserts paragraphs (3B), (3C) and (3D) into regulation 20) and (b)	All purposes
11th February 2013	Regulation 37	In respect of new buildings occupied by public authorities
6th April 2013	Regulation 4, 5, 6, 9, 27, 28, 29(2)(a), 32(a), 35, 36, 40 to 44 and Schedule 2	All purposes
9th July 2013	Regulation 15	In respect of all buildings
9th July 2013	Regulation 17 (for the purpose of new regulation 25A)	In respect of all new buildings
9th July 2013	Regulation 37	In respect of all other new buildings
1st October 2013	Regulation 13(a) (so far as not otherwise commenced)	All purposes
1st January 2019	Regulation 17 (for the purpose of new regulation 25B)	In respect of new buildings owned and occupied by public authorities
31st December 2020	Regulation 17 (for the purpose of new regulation 25B)	In respect of all other new buildings
Regulation 1
Words in Sch. 1 substituted (6.2.2013) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/181), regs. 1(3), 5, Sch. 1
SCHEDULE 2

“PART K PROTECTION FROM FALLING, COLLISION AND IMPACT
Stairs, ladders and ramps	
K1. Stairs, ladders and ramps shall be so designed, constructed and installed as to be safe for people moving between different levels in or about the building.	Requirement K1 applies only to stairs, ladders and ramps which form part of the building.
Protection from falling	
K2. The following shall be provided with barriers where it is necessary to protect people in or about the building from falling— (a) any stairs, ramps, floors and balconies and any roof to which people have access, and (b) any light well, basement area or similar sunken area connected to a building.	Requirement K2(a) applies only to stairs and ramps which form part of the building.
Vehicle barriers and loading bays	
K3.—(1) Vehicle ramps and any levels in a building to which vehicles have access, shall be provided with barriers where it is necessary to protect people in or about the building. (2) Vehicle loading bays shall be constructed in such a way, or to be provided with such features, as may be necessary to protect people in them from collision with vehicles.	
Protection against impact with glazing	
K4. Glazing, with which people are likely to come into contact while moving in or about the building, shall— (a) if broken on impact, break in a way which is unlikely to cause injury; or (b) resist impact without breaking; or (c) be shielded or protected from impact.	
Protection from collision with open windows etc.	
K5.1. Provision shall be made to prevent people from moving in or about the building from colliding with open windows, skylights or ventilators.	Requirement K5.1 does not apply to dwellings.
Manifestation of glazing	
K5.2. Transparent glazing with which people are likely to come into contact while moving in and about the building, shall incorporate features which make it apparent.	Requirement K5.2 does not apply to dwellings.
Safe opening and closing of windows etc.	
K5.3. Windows, skylights and ventilators which can be opened by people in or about the building shall be so constructed or equipped that they may be opened, closed or adjusted safely.	Requirement K5.3 does not apply to dwellings.
Safe access for cleaning windows etc.	
K5.4. Provision shall be made for any windows, skylights or translucent walls, ceilings or roofs to be safely accessible for cleaning.	Requirement K5(4) does not apply to— (a) dwellings, or (b) any door or gate which is part of a lift.
Protection against impact from trapping by doors	
K6.—(1) Provision shall be made to prevent any door or gate— (a) which slides or opens upwards, from falling onto any person; and (b) which is powered, from trapping any person. (2) Provision shall be made for powered doors and gates to be opened in the event of a power failure. (3) Provision shall be made to ensure a clear view of the space on either side of a swing door or gate.	Requirement K5(4) does not apply to— (a) dwellings, or (b) any door or gate which is part of a lift.”

Regulation 27