Approved Document Q takes effect from today

“Approved Document Q will contribute greatly to the security of communities, but architects, developers and home owners faced with discharging the requirements of this new legislation are advised to apply caution on several counts when following the guidelines to avoid the risk of delays in approval which could affect project deadlines and increase costs,” says Jon Cole, National Operations Manager of Police initiative, Secured by Design.Effective from today, new Building Regulations come into force in England. As part of new statutory rules for building control, security measures will now