The Building Regulations of England and Wales establish technical standards for the design and construction of buildings. They are achieved through the application of the Building Regulations, which were most recently updated in 2000. There are 14 areas covered by the regulations addressing issues like structure, fire safety, ventilation, drainage and more. Approved documents set out best practices that if followed ensure compliance with the regulations. The building control process involves submitting plans and having inspections during construction by the local authority or approved private inspector.