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I am fitting new windows to my house to replace some inappropriate plastic double glazed units. Do the Building Regulations mean that I have to use double- glazed units?

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I am fitting new windows to my house to replace some inappropriate plastic double glazed units. Do the Building Regulations mean that I have to use double- glazed units?

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A. Not if your house is listed or in a conservation area. The Building Regulations allow single-glazing to be used in those circumstances if double-glazing would harm the appearance or character of the building or area.