| Approved Document, description, and volume | Takes effect from (i.e., application to be made to Building Control and registered before this date for the transitional provisions to apply. | Commencement of works date ( if application to BCB was before the take effect date and work commences on site before the commencement date below then the transitional provisions apply.) | Reference to circular letter from DLUHC for further information on transitional provisions. |
| Approved document B, volumes 1 and 2 2022 amendments | 1 December 2022 | 1 June 2023 | 02/2022 |
| Approved document F volumes 1 and 2, 2021 edition | 15 June 2022 | 15 June 2023 | 01/2022 |
| Approved document J, 2022 amendments | 1 October 2022 | 1 January 2023 | 03/2022 |
| Approved document L volumes 1 and 2, 2021 edition and 2023 amendments | 15 June 2022 | 15 June 2023 | 01/2022 |
| Approved document O, 2021 edition | 15 June 2022 | 15 June 2023 | 01/2022 |
| Approved document S, 2021 edition | 15 June 2022 | 15 June 2023 | 01/2022 |
| Approved document R, 2022 edition volumes 1 and 2 | 26 of December 2022 | 26 of December 2023 | 04/2022 |