Statutory guidance

Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems: Approved Document J

Building regulation in England for the storage of fuel systems and combustion products.

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021) and Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
• Published: 3 December 2010
• Last updated: 30 September 2022 — See all updates

Documents

Approved Document J: combustion appliances and fuel storage systems

Ref: ISBN 978-1-915722-00-3

PDF, 3.28 MB, 89 pages

Details

This Approved Document covers the air supply, discharge of combustion products and protection of the building for solid fuel, gas and oil appliances, along with the provision of information for hearths, fireplaces, flues and chimneys.

Approved Document J: Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems (2010 edition incorporating 2010, 2013 and 2022 amendments) extends the provisions and guidance for carbon monoxide alarms.

These amended provisions and guidance come into effect on 1 October 2022.

Archived versions of Approved Document J are available at the National Archives.

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Published 3 December 2010
Last updated 30 September 2022 + show all updates

1. 30 September 2022

   Added updated Approved Document J: Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems (2010 edition incorporating 2010, 2013 and 2022 amendments). The amended provisions and guidance come into effect on 1 October 2022.

2. 29 July 2022

   Added July 2022 amendments to Approved Document J: Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems.

3. 3 December 2010

   First published.