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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

CurrentPDF

Open Approved Document R: volume 1: physical infrastructure and network connection for new dwellings (from 1 July 2025)

Approved Document R: volume 1: physical infrastructure and network connection for new dwellings (from 1 July 2025)

Welsh Government

Other editions

Approved Document R: volume 2: physical infrastructure for high-speed electronic communications networks (from 1 July 2025)Current
Welsh Government · 2025
Archived Approved Document R: physical infrastructure for high-speed electronic communications network (in-building physical infrastructure)Superseded
Welsh Government · 2025

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