This document covers the use of insulating materials in cavity walls and the prevention of toxic fumes entering the building.
Approved Document D
1992 edition incorporating 2002, 2010 and 2013 amendments: Valid from 6 April 2013
PDF file: 135 KB, 10 pages
The requirements in this edition of Approved Document D are as follows:
D1 – Cavity insulation
If insulating material is inserted into a cavity in a cavity wall reasonable precautions shall be taken to prevent the subsequent permeation of any toxic fumes from that material into any part of the building occupied by people.
Limits on application
None
Archived copies of Approved Document D
2013 amendments to the Approved Documents
Valid from 6 April 2013
PDF file: 478 KB, 54 pages
Approved Document D – 1992 edition incorporating 2002 and 2010 amendments
Valid from 1 October 2010 until 6 April 2013
The requirements in this edition was:
D1 – Cavity insulation
PDF file: 301 KB, 8 pages
2010 amendments to the Approved Documents and Compliance Guides
Valid from 1 October 2010 until 6 April 2013
PDF file: 124 KB, 4 pages
Approved Document D – 1992 edition incorporating 2002 amendments
Valid from 1 January 2001 until 1 October 2010
The requirements in this edition was:
D1 – Cavity insulation
PDF file: 254 KB, 12 pages
Approved Document D – 1992 edition
Valid from 1 June 1992 until 1 January 2001
The requirements in this edition was:
D1 – Cavity insulation
PDF file: 2.44 MB, 6 pages
Approved Document D – 1985 edition
Valid from 11 November 1985 until 1 June 1992
The requirements in this edition was:
D1 – Cavity insulation
PDF file: 768 KB, 7 pages