Building regulations span multiple documents and layers of legislation, each with its own conditions and cross-references. Tektome Regulations Research makes that web of rules easy to navigate — ask a question in plain language and get a clear, source-cited answer.
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Source highlighted in document
"If the wall is an external wall, the damp-proof course should be at least 150mm above the level of the adjoining ground (see Diagram 8), unless the design is such that a part of the building will protect the wall."
Approved Document C, paragraph 5.5(b)
Key Features
From the first applicability check to the final source-cited answer, Regulations Research keeps the full web of rules within reach.
Feature 01
See the exact passage highlighted inside the original document, alongside every other clause that matches your question — so you can verify the answer, not just trust it.
Feature 02
Ask follow-up questions in plain language and get answers grounded in the specific documents that apply — each one cited, and flagged where a qualified engineer should confirm.
Feature 03
Conditional requirements are mapped into a decision tree, so you can follow the logic to the value that applies to your project — and see the path you didn't take.
Feature 04
Enter your project's use, scale, and location and get an overview of every regulation that applies — national, regional, and local — organised by layer and status.
How it works
Type your project's use, location, number of floors, gross area, and any known constraints, in free text with no forms to fill.
Ask your first question in plain language. Tektome Regulations Research understands the context of your project and responds with cited, source-referenced answers.
Each answer shows the source clause highlighted in the relevant document, and a decision tree that lays out how the conclusion was reached, including what is confirmed, provisional, or still needs verification.
As the design evolves, bring new questions back to Tektome Regulations Research. Ask what a change means for your regulatory position, and pick up the conversation in context where you left off.
Use Cases
Whether you're working through a mixed-use scheme, a listed building consent, or a change of use, these are the scenarios where regulations span multiple layers and documents — and where having a proper research tool makes the difference.
Stage 1 — Feasibility
Residential · Bristol · 12 units · 4 storeys
Enter your project type, location, scale, and use. Tektome Regulations Research generates a complete list of applicable regulations — from national Approved Documents to Bristol-specific planning policy — in under a minute.
Example output
"18 regulations identified. 12 confirmed applicable. 4 conditional on design stage. 2 require verification with Bristol City Council."
Stage 3 — Developed Design
Room area: 48m² → 72m² — ask what's changed
When a room grows from 48m² to 72m², ask Tektome Regulations Research what that means for your project. It will walk you through which obligations may now apply and why, with the relevant clauses cited.
Example query
"Room 4 has grown from 48m² to 72m². Does this change anything under Part F or Part B for ventilation and fire safety?"
Pre-application / Planning
Conservation area · Listed building · Hackney
Apply the Listed Building & Conservation Area template. Get a structured breakdown of what consent is needed, what evidence is required, and which local policies apply, ready to present.
Example query
"What does Hackney's Article 4 direction restrict in this conservation area, and what documentation is typically required for a pre-app?"
Second Opinion
Risk hedge · 5-minute check
You're 90% confident your fire strategy is sound. Ask Tektome Regulations Research to check. 9 times out of 10 it confirms what you already know, and once in a while, it catches something you missed.
Example query
"Is a fire suppression system required for this building? Confirm my fire strategy approach is consistent with ADB Volume 2."
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