Part A StructurePart B Amendments to the Approved Documents May 2020Part B volume 1: Dwelling housesPart B volume 2: Buildings other than dwellinghousesPart C Site preparation and resistance to contaminates and moisturePart D Toxic substancesPart E Resistance to soundPart F Ventilation (2013)Part F Ventilation – Volume 1: Dwellings (2022)Part F Ventilation – Volume 2: Buildings other than dwellings (2022)Part G Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiencyPart H Drainage and waste disposalPart J Combustion appliances and fuel storage systemsPart K Protection and falling, collision and impactPart L Conservation of fuel and power – Volume 1: Dwellings (2022)Part L Conservation of fuel and power – Volume 2: Buildings other than dwellings (2022)Part L1A Conservation of fuel and power in new dwellings (2013)Part L1B Conservation of fuel and power in existing dwellings (2013)Part L2A Conservation of fuel and power in buildings other than dwellings (2013)Part L2B Conservation of fuel and power in existing buildings other than dwellings (2013)Part M Access to and use of buildings, Volume 1: DwellingsPart M Access to and use of buildings, Volume 2: Buildings other than DwellingsPart O OverheatingPart P Electrical safety dwellingsPart Q Security, dwellingsPart R Physical infrastructure for high speed electronic communications networksPart S Infrastructure for the charging of electric vehiclesRegulation 7 Material and workmanshipWelsh Part A StructureWelsh Part B volume 1: Dwelling housesWelsh Part B volume 2: Buildings other than dwellinghousesWelsh Part C Site preparation and resistance to contaminates and moistureWelsh Part D Toxic substancesWelsh Part E Resistance to soundWelsh Part F volume 1: DwellingsWelsh Part F volume 2: Buildings other than dwellingsWelsh Part F1 Means of ventilationWelsh Part G Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiencyWelsh Part H Drainage and waste disposalWelsh Part J Combustion appliances and fuel storage systemsWelsh Part K Protection and falling, collision and impactWelsh Part L volume 1: DwellingsWelsh Part L volume 2: Buildings other than dwellingsWelsh Part M Access to and use of buildingsWelsh Part N Glazing safetyWelsh Part P Electrical safety dwellingsWelsh Part Q Security, dwellingsWelsh Part R Physical infrastructure for high speed electronic communications networksWelsh Regulation 7 Material and workmanship

Asbestos GuidanceCompetent Persons SchemesConstruction Health and Safety GuidanceElectrical Competent PersonsFire Risk Assessment GuidanceGas SafetyHome Owner Carbon Monoxide Safety AdviceHome Owner Fire Safety AdviceParty Wall Act GuidancePlanning Permission GuidanceRadon Gas GuidanceWater Authority – Building Over Drains – Anglian WaterWater Authority – Building Over Drains – Severn Trent WaterWater Authority – Building Over Drains – Southern WaterWater Authority – Building Over Drains – Thames WaterWater Authority – Building Over Drains – United UtilitiesWood Burning Stoves and Solid Fuel Appliance Advice

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[{"title":[{"value":"Approved Documents"}],"text":[{"value":"<ul><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/429060\/BR_PDF_AD_A_2013.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Part A Structure<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/887210\/AD_B_2019_edition__May2020_amendments.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Part B Amendments to the Approved Documents May 2020<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quadrantai.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ADB_Vol1_Dwellings_2019_edition_inc_2020_amendments.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Part B volume 1: Dwelling houses<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quadrantai.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ADB_Vol2_Buildings_other_than_dwellings_2019_edition_inc_2020_amendments.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Part B volume 2: Buildings other than dwellinghouses<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/431943\/BR_PDF_AD_C_2013.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Part C Site preparation and resistance to contaminates and moisture<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/468900\/ADD_LOCKED.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Part D Toxic substances<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/468870\/ADE_LOCKED.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Part E Resistance to sound<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/468871\/ADF_LOCKED.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Part F Ventilation (2013)<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quadrantai.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/ADF1-Ventilation-Volume-1-Dwellings-2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Part F Ventilation \u2013 Volume 1: Dwellings (2022)<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quadrantai.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/ADF2-Ventilation-Volume-2-Buildings-other-than-dwellings-2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Part F Ventilation \u2013 Volume 2: Buildings other than dwellings (2022)<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/504207\/BR_PDF_AD_G_2015_with_2016_amendments.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Part G Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/442889\/BR_PDF_AD_H_2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Part H Drainage and waste disposal<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/468872\/ADJ_LOCKED.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Part J Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/443181\/BR_PDF_AD_K_2013.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Part K Protection and falling, collision and impact<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quadrantai.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/ADL1-Conservation-of-fuel-and-power-Volume-1-Dwellings-2022_revised.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Part L Conservation of fuel and power \u2013 Volume 1: Dwellings (2022)<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quadrantai.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/ADL2-Conservation-of-fuel-and-power-Volume-1-Buildings-other-than-dwellings-2022_ADL1_revised.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Part L Conservation of fuel and power \u2013 Volume 2: Buildings other than dwellings (2022)<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/540326\/BR_PDF_AD__L1A__2013_with_2016_amendments.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Part L1A Conservation of fuel and power in new dwellings (2013)<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/697629\/L1B_secure-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Part L1B Conservation of fuel and power in existing dwellings (2013)<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/540328\/BR_PDF_AD_L2A_2013_with_2016_amendments.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Part L2A Conservation of fuel and power in buildings other than dwellings (2013)<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/540329\/BR_PDF_AD_L2B_2013_with_2016_amendments.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Part L2B Conservation of fuel and power in existing buildings other than dwellings (2013)<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/540330\/BR_PDF_AD_M1_2015_with_2016_amendments_V3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Part M Access to and use of buildings, Volume 1: Dwellings<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/441786\/BR_PDF_AD_M2_2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Part M Access to and use of buildings, Volume 2: Buildings other than Dwellings<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quadrantai.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/ADO-Overheating-2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Part O Overheating<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/441872\/BR_PDF_AD_P_2013.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Part P Electrical safety dwellings<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/443221\/BR_PDF_AD_Q_2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Part Q Security, dwellings<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/517789\/BR__PDF_AD__R__2016.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Part R Physical infrastructure for high speed electronic communications networks<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quadrantai.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/ADS-Infrastructure-for-the-charging-of-electric-vehicles-2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Part S Infrastructure for the charging of electric vehicles<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/443280\/BR_PDF_AD_R7_2013.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Regulation 7 Material and workmanship<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/gov.wales\/sites\/default\/files\/publications\/2019-04\/170403building-regs-approved-document-a-structure-en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Welsh Part A Structure<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/gov.wales\/sites\/default\/files\/publications\/2021-12\/building-regulations-guidance-part-b-fire-safety-volume-1-dwellinghouses.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Welsh Part B volume 1: Dwelling houses<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/gov.wales\/sites\/default\/files\/publications\/2021-12\/building-regulations-guidance-part-b-fire-safety-volume-2-buildings-other-than-dwellinghouses.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Welsh Part B volume 2: Buildings other than dwellinghouses<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/gov.wales\/sites\/default\/files\/publications\/2019-05\/building-regulations-guidance-part-c-resistance-to-contaminants-and-moisture.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Welsh Part C Site preparation and resistance to contaminates and moisture<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/gov.wales\/sites\/default\/files\/publications\/2019-05\/building-regulations-guidance-part-d-toxic-substances.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Welsh Part D Toxic substances<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/gov.wales\/sites\/default\/files\/publications\/2022-04\/building-regulations-guidance-part-e-resistance-passage-sound.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Welsh Part E Resistance to sound<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/gov.wales\/sites\/default\/files\/publications\/2022-10\/building-regulations-approved-document-f-vol-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Welsh Part F volume 1: Dwellings<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/gov.wales\/sites\/default\/files\/publications\/2022-09\/approved-document-f-vol-2-final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Welsh Part F volume 2: Buildings other than dwellings<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/gov.wales\/sites\/default\/files\/publications\/2022-10\/building-regulations-guidance-part-f-ventilation_0.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Welsh Part F1 Means of ventilation<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/gov.wales\/sites\/default\/files\/publications\/2019-05\/building-regulations-guidance-part-g-sanitation-hot-water-safety-and-water-efficiency.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Welsh Part G Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/gov.wales\/sites\/default\/files\/publications\/2019-05\/building-regulations-guidance-part-h-drainage-and-waste-disposal.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Welsh Part H Drainage and waste disposal<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/gov.wales\/sites\/default\/files\/publications\/2019-05\/building-regulations-guidance-part-j-heat-producing-appliances.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Welsh Part J Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/gov.wales\/sites\/default\/files\/publications\/2019-05\/building-regulations-guidance-part-k-protection-from-falling-collision-and-impact.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Welsh Part K Protection and falling, collision and impact<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/gov.wales\/sites\/default\/files\/publications\/2022-10\/building-regulations-approved-document-l-vol-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Welsh Part L volume 1: Dwellings<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/gov.wales\/sites\/default\/files\/publications\/2022-09\/approved-document-l-vol-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Welsh Part L volume 2: Buildings other than dwellings<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/gov.wales\/sites\/default\/files\/publications\/2019-05\/building-regulations-guidance-part-m-access-to-and-use-of-buildings.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Welsh Part M Access to and use of buildings<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/gov.wales\/sites\/default\/files\/publications\/2019-05\/building-regulations-guidance-part-n-glazing-safety.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Welsh Part N Glazing safety<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/gov.wales\/sites\/default\/files\/publications\/2019-05\/building-regulations-guidance-part-p-electrical-safety.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Welsh Part P Electrical safety dwellings<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/gov.wales\/sites\/default\/files\/publications\/2018-10\/approved-document-q-wales-2018.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Welsh Part Q Security, dwellings<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/gov.wales\/sites\/default\/files\/publications\/2019-05\/building-regulations-guidance-part-r-physical-infrastructure-for-high-speed-electronic-communications-networks.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Welsh Part R Physical infrastructure for high speed electronic communications networks<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/gov.wales\/sites\/default\/files\/publications\/2020-12\/building-regulations-guidance-workmanship-and-materials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Welsh Regulation 7 Material and workmanship<\/a><\/h4><\/li><\/ul>"}]},{"title":[{"value":"Useful Links"}],"text":[{"value":"<ul><li><h4><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/asbestos\/\" target=\"_blank\">Asbestos Guidance<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/competent-person-scheme-current-schemes-and-how-schemes-are-authorised\" target=\"_blank\">Competent Persons Schemes<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/construction\/cdm\/2015\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Construction Health and Safety Guidance<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.electricalcompetentperson.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\">Electrical Competent Persons<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/collections\/fire-safety-law-and-guidance-documents-for-business\" target=\"_blank\">Fire Risk Assessment Guidance<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gassaferegister.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\">Gas Safety<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gassaferegister.co.uk\/help-and-advice\/carbon-monoxide-poisoning\/\" target=\"_blank\">Home Owner Carbon Monoxide Safety Advice<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.london-fire.gov.uk\/safety\/the-home\/escape-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\">Home Owner Fire Safety Advice<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/party-wall-etc-act-1996-guidance\" target=\"_blank\">Party Wall Act Guidance<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/planning-permission-england-wales\" target=\"_blank\">Planning Permission Guidance<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukradon.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Radon Gas Guidance<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anglianwater.co.uk\/developers\/build-over.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Water Authority \u2013 Building Over Drains \u2013 Anglian Water<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stwater.co.uk\/building-and-developing\/house-developments\/house-renovation\/building-over-sewers\/\" target=\"_blank\">Water Authority \u2013 Building Over Drains \u2013 Severn Trent Water<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/developerservices.southernwater.co.uk\/BuildOver\/ApplicationForm\" target=\"_blank\">Water Authority \u2013 Building Over Drains \u2013 Southern Water<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thameswater.co.uk\/help\/home-improvements\/building-near-pipes\" target=\"_blank\">Water Authority \u2013 Building Over Drains \u2013 Thames Water<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedutilities.com\/builders-developers\/wastewater\/building-over-a-public-sewer\/\" target=\"_blank\">Water Authority \u2013 Building Over Drains \u2013 United Utilities<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hetas.co.uk\/consumer\/hetas-advice\/\" target=\"_blank\">Wood Burning Stoves and Solid Fuel Appliance Advice<\/a><\/h4><\/li><\/ul>"}]},{"title":[{"value":"Useful Information"}],"text":[{"value":"<ul><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.socotecbuildingcontrol.co.uk\/legal-information\">Legal Info | SOCOTEC Building Control<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.socotec.co.uk\/who-we-are\/whistleblowing-procedure\">Whistleblowing Procedure | SOCOTEC UK<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.socotecbuildingcontrol.co.uk\/privacy-policy\">Privacy Policy | SOCOTEC Building Control<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.socotecbuildingcontrol.co.uk\/modern-slavery-policy\">Modern Slavery Policy | SOCOTEC Building Control<\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.socotecbuildingcontrol.co.uk\/cookies-policy\">SOCOTEC Cookie Policy | SOCOTEC Building Control<\/a><\/h4><\/li><\/ul>"}]}]

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[{"title":[{"value":"SOCOTEC Building Control"}],"text":[{"value":"<h3>Legal Information:<\/h3><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.socotecbuildingcontrol.co.uk\/legal-information\">SOCOTEC Building Control Legal Information (Customer Care Policy and&nbsp;Complaints Procedure)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><h3>Privacy Policy<\/h3><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.socotecbuildingcontrol.co.uk\/privacy-policy\">SOCOTEC Building Control Privacy Policy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><h3>Modern Slavery Policy<\/h3><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.socotecbuildingcontrol.co.uk\/modern-slavery-policy\">SOCOTEC Building Control Modern Slavery Policy&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><h3>Cookies Policy<\/h3><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.socotecbuildingcontrol.co.uk\/cookies-policy\">SOCOTEC Building Control Cookies Policy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><h3>Whistle Blowing Procedure<\/h3><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.socotec.co.uk\/who-we-are\/whistleblowing-procedure\">Whistleblowing Procedure | SOCOTEC UK<\/a><\/li><\/ul>"}]},{"title":[{"value":"Shore"}],"text":[{"value":"<h3>Terms &amp; Conditions:<\/h3><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.socotecbuildingcontrol.co.uk\/node\/368\">Shore Terms &amp; Conditions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><h3>Complaints<\/h3><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.socotecbuildingcontrol.co.uk\/node\/369\">Shore Complaints, Compliments and Comments<\/a><\/li><\/ul><h3>Quality Policy<\/h3><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.socotecbuildingcontrol.co.uk\/node\/370\">Shore Quality Policy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><h3>Privacy Policy<\/h3><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.socotecbuildingcontrol.co.uk\/node\/367\">Shore Privacy Policy &amp; Notice<\/a><\/li><\/ul>"}]},{"title":[{"value":"Quadrant Building Control"}],"text":[{"value":"<h3>Terms &amp; Conditions:<\/h3><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.socotecbuildingcontrol.co.uk\/s3fs-public\/2024-12\/qbc-terms-conditions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Quadrant Terms &amp; Conditions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.socotecbuildingcontrol.co.uk\/s3fs-public\/2024-12\/qbc-terms-conditions-2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Quadrant Terms &amp; Conditions 2022<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.socotecbuildingcontrol.co.uk\/s3fs-public\/2024-12\/qbc-terms-conditions-2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Quadrant Terms &amp; Conditions 2023<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.socotecbuildingcontrol.co.uk\/s3fs-public\/2024-12\/quadrant-building-control-terms-conditions-april-2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Quadrant Terms &amp; Conditions 2024 (April)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><h3>Complaints<\/h3><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.socotecbuildingcontrol.co.uk\/s3fs-public\/2024-12\/complaints.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Quadrant Complaints Policy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><h3>Quality Policy<\/h3><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.socotecbuildingcontrol.co.uk\/s3fs-public\/2024-12\/qbc-quality-policy-statement.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Quadrant Quality Policy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><h3>Environmental Policy<\/h3><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.socotecbuildingcontrol.co.uk\/s3fs-public\/2024-12\/qbc-environmental-policy-statement.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Quadrant Environmental Policy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><h3>Privacy Policy<\/h3><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.socotecbuildingcontrol.co.uk\/node\/365\">Quadrant Company Privacy Policy<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.socotecbuildingcontrol.co.uk\/node\/366\">Quadrant Website Privacy Policy<\/a><\/li><\/ul>"}]}]

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