Planning permission is very rarely an issue with the installation of a glass roof panel even if it s a new addition to an existing roof.
Glass roof regulations.
The building must also be designed in keeping with the ventilation requirements of building regulations approved document f.
Sap 2012 appendix r suggests a g value to the glazing of 0 63.
Since the introduction of tighter building regulations architects are realising roof.
Glass safety legislation the law and glazing.
Roof glazing creating a light well by using glass in the roof is a popular way of introducing light to central areas of a building.
Solar protection via shading or solar control coatings on the glass is other suitable inclusions into the glazing design.
Safety window film and glass manifestation can be installed to glazing to meet the minimum standards set out in current glass safety legislation or the extended additional standards based on individual risk set out in the workplace regulations.
Though it s always worth checking with your local planning council to be sure.
Planning permission and building regulations.