# With regards to the existing Building Regulations, what types of building does Approved Document P cover?

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**Category:** Part P Electrical\
**Created:** [15 February 2013 13:36 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/with-regards-to-the-existing-building-regulations-what-types-of-building-does-approved-document-p-cover/2835 "2013-02-15T13:36:09Z")\
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Part P applies to all electrical installations in, or in the vicinity of, buildings or parts of buildings comprising the following:

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· houses and flats;

· dwellings and business premises share a common metered supply of electricity;

· buildings located on land associated with domestic buildings;

· any fixed lighting or pond pumps located within gardens;

· shops and public houses that have a flat located above them with a common meter;

· common access areas in blocks of flats;

· shared amenities within blocks of flats, for example laundries and gymnasiums.
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