noun phrase · formal
building regulations
UK/ˈbɪldɪŋ ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃənz/US/ˈbɪldɪŋ ˌrɛɡjəˈleɪʃənz/BUIL·ding reg·u·LA·tions
Official rules that set standards for building design, safety and construction.
Examples
“New flats must meet up‑to‑date building regulations on insulation.”
“Builders were fined for failing to follow building regulations.”
“Building regulations cover structural safety, fire escapes and plumbing.”
Band 8 sentence
“Architects must ensure that every design complies with current building regulations to guarantee occupant safety.”
Collocations
- comply with building regulations
- update building regulations
Word family
Common mistakes
building's regulations→building regulations
construction rules→building regulations
Say it for a higher band
5construction rules→6building codes→7+building regulations
Synonyms
building codes
Easily confused
building codes
“The building codes were revised after the earthquake.”
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