Approved Document R
Physical infrastructure for electronic communications
About Approved Document R
Approved Document R gives guidance on physical infrastructure for high-speed electronic communications networks in new buildings. It covers the in-building infrastructure needed and connection to a public network.
What it covers
- In-building physical infrastructure for high-speed networks
- Connection to a public electronic communications network
- Connectivity plans and evidence of compliance
- Exemptions from the connection requirement
Current2022 editionPDF
Open Approved Document R volume 1: Physical infrastructure and network connection for new dwellings (2022 edition)Approved Document R volume 1: Physical infrastructure and network connection for new dwellings (2022 edition)
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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From Approved Document R volume 1: Physical infrastructure and network connection for new dwellings (2022 edition)
Diagram i The relationship between regulations and guidance in the approved documents
Diagram 1 Requirement RA1 – schematic example of gigabit-ready physical infrastructure from the network termination point to the network distribution point
Diagram 2 Requirement RA1 – schematic example of gigabit-ready physical infrastructure from the network termination point to a point as close as is reasonably practicable to the network distribution point, where there is no right to install infrastructure in land to reach the network distribution point
Diagram 3 Requirement RA1 – a. schematic example where gigabit-ready physical infrastructure is installed from a network termination point to a point as close as is reasonably practicable to a likely future location for a network distribution point, and b. schematic example where, due to the absence of a likely future location for a network distribution point, and a lack of developer access rights, gigabit-ready physical infrastructure is built from the network termination point to the access point or common access point only
Diagram 4 Requirement RA1 – a. schematic example of gigabit-ready physical infrastructure from the network termination point to the access point in an individual dwelling, and b. schematic example of gigabit-ready physical infrastructure from the network termination points in dwellings in a building containing more than one dwelling, in this case containing multiple dwellings, to the common access point in or on the building
Diagram 5 Schematic example of gigabit-ready physical infrastructure for an individual dwelling
Other editions
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · 2022