Building Regulations for Outdoor Kitchens

Building Regulations approval isn't usually necessary for your outdoor kitchen, unless you're planning a particularly extensive or intricate project. However, if your design incorporates brand new foundations or involves installing new electrical circuits, you will almost certainly need to comply with these regulations.

Foundations

If you're building an outdoor kitchen that requires fresh foundations, whether these support a separate structure or form part of a larger outbuilding, then Building Regulations become a key consideration. This means you'll need to ensure your foundations are expertly designed and consider how they will interact with the surrounding soil.

Electrics

When your outdoor kitchen project involves introducing new electrical wiring, for instance, a fresh lighting circuit, it's absolutely vital that this installation meets Building Regulations. For peace of mind and compliance, we strongly advise you to choose an installer who is registered with a competent person scheme. These professionals can officially certify that their work adheres to the required standards, saving you extra paperwork.