General structure

The fact that it is a regulation based on benefits forces it to use a particular, more modern structure than in other regulations, in its case a simplification of the Nordic 5-level scheme that uses 4:[3]​.

• - Objective: This part defines the general objectives that buildings must meet according to the LOE.

• - Requirements: The requirements established on buildings are developed in a much more technical way so that they are considered to meet the objectives of the CTE.

• - Verification methods: The various verification methods that are allowed to verify that a project meets the requirements are established.

• - Accepted solutions: It is a compendium of the constructive solutions that are considered valid and that comply with the verification methods.

Regulations

The Technical Code is made up of a set of regulations, each of which is called Basic Document. There are 2 types of basic documents, those dedicated to security and those dedicated to habitability:.

• - Basic Security Documents:

• DB-SE (Basic Structural Safety Document): It is made up of 5 regulations:

• DB-SE AE (Building Actions): Collects the external forces that the structures must support, mainly the weight. Replaces the NBE-AE 88.

• DB-SE C (Foundations)

• DB-SE A (Steel): Replaces the NBE-EA 95. It is based on the Eurocode.

• DB-SE F (Factory): For "Factory (construction)") brick or block factory structures.

• DB-SE M (Wood)

• DB-SI (Basic Fire Safety Document): Replaces the NBE-CPI.

• DB-SUA (Basic Document for Security of Use and Accessibility): It is newly created and does not replace any previous NBE. In its first version it was called DB-SU and did not include accessibility, which was incorporated in 2010.

• - Basic Habitability Documents:

• DB-HS (Basic Health Document)

• DB-HR (Basic Noise Protection Document): It was approved after the rest of the Basic Documents.

• DB-HE (Basic Energy Savings Document): The regulations require the introduction of solar energy systems and the use of construction materials and techniques that contribute to energy savings.

In addition to the Basic Documents, Royal Decree 314/2006, which regulates its entry into force, is considered part of the CTE.

Each of the Basic Documents has a section called "Scope of Application" which establishes in which cases it is mandatory and in which cases it is not. The obligation changes from one DB to another, in such a way that in certain particular constructions some DBs may be applicable while others are not.

In general, the Technical Code is always mandatory in newly constructed buildings. In the case of expansion, modification, renovation or rehabilitation works carried out on existing buildings, the obligation depends on the nature of the intervention and, where appropriate, the degree of protection that the affected buildings may have.

Its compliance is not required in those constructions of technical simplicity and little construction entity, whether temporary or permanent, that are developed on a single floor and do not affect the safety of people. Residential or public constructions must comply with the Technical Code regardless of their simplicity.

Compliance with the Technical Code does not exempt compliance with the rest of the regulations in force, such as the Spanish Structural Concrete Instruction (EHE), the Regulation of Thermal Installations in Buildings "Regulation of Thermal Installations in Buildings (Spain)") (RITE 07), the Regulation of Fire Safety in Industrial Establishments, the Electrotechnical Regulation for Low Voltage (REBT 02), the Regulation Technician for the Distribution and Use of Gaseous Fuels (RD 919/2006), the Regulations regulating Common Telecommunications Infrastructures (ICT) (RD 346/2011) and specific municipal and regional regulations.

However, the infractions and sanctions for non-compliance are not clear, as no references are made to them in it.

The continuous work of several international organizations (ECE, CIB, IRCC, etc.) related to building regulations is leading to progress in regulatory systems, while studying the appropriate approach to codes based on performance or objectives.

The European Union defines in its Regulation 305/2011 on Construction Products (RPC) the requirements related to the CE marking. Compliance with the requirements established in this Regulation is mandatory, including the need to issue a Declaration of Performance for the covered products. The RCP annulled the previous Construction Products Directive, for which a series of Interpretative Documents had been issued.

• - Energy certification of buildings.

• - Construction element.

• - Charging station.

• - CTE website.

• - Guide on the health of buildings - CTE.

• - General Directorate of Architecture, Housing and Land. Ministry of Development.

• - Modification of the CTE in Constructalia Archived May 1, 2010 at the Wayback Machine. Update to regulate accessibility conditions in buildings.

• - Lighting Manual according to new CTE.

General structure

The fact that it is a regulation based on benefits forces it to use a particular, more modern structure than in other regulations, in its case a simplification of the Nordic 5-level scheme that uses 4:[3]​.

• - Objective: This part defines the general objectives that buildings must meet according to the LOE.

• - Requirements: The requirements established on buildings are developed in a much more technical way so that they are considered to meet the objectives of the CTE.

• - Verification methods: The various verification methods that are allowed to verify that a project meets the requirements are established.

• - Accepted solutions: It is a compendium of the constructive solutions that are considered valid and that comply with the verification methods.

Regulations

The Technical Code is made up of a set of regulations, each of which is called Basic Document. There are 2 types of basic documents, those dedicated to security and those dedicated to habitability:.

• - Basic Security Documents:

• DB-SE (Basic Structural Safety Document): It is made up of 5 regulations:

• DB-SE AE (Building Actions): Collects the external forces that the structures must support, mainly the weight. Replaces the NBE-AE 88.

• DB-SE C (Foundations)

• DB-SE A (Steel): Replaces the NBE-EA 95. It is based on the Eurocode.

• DB-SE F (Factory): For "Factory (construction)") brick or block factory structures.

• DB-SE M (Wood)

• DB-SI (Basic Fire Safety Document): Replaces the NBE-CPI.

• DB-SUA (Basic Document for Security of Use and Accessibility): It is newly created and does not replace any previous NBE. In its first version it was called DB-SU and did not include accessibility, which was incorporated in 2010.

• - Basic Habitability Documents:

• DB-HS (Basic Health Document)

• DB-HR (Basic Noise Protection Document): It was approved after the rest of the Basic Documents.

• DB-HE (Basic Energy Savings Document): The regulations require the introduction of solar energy systems and the use of construction materials and techniques that contribute to energy savings.

In addition to the Basic Documents, Royal Decree 314/2006, which regulates its entry into force, is considered part of the CTE.

Each of the Basic Documents has a section called "Scope of Application" which establishes in which cases it is mandatory and in which cases it is not. The obligation changes from one DB to another, in such a way that in certain particular constructions some DBs may be applicable while others are not.

In general, the Technical Code is always mandatory in newly constructed buildings. In the case of expansion, modification, renovation or rehabilitation works carried out on existing buildings, the obligation depends on the nature of the intervention and, where appropriate, the degree of protection that the affected buildings may have.

Its compliance is not required in those constructions of technical simplicity and little construction entity, whether temporary or permanent, that are developed on a single floor and do not affect the safety of people. Residential or public constructions must comply with the Technical Code regardless of their simplicity.

Compliance with the Technical Code does not exempt compliance with the rest of the regulations in force, such as the Spanish Structural Concrete Instruction (EHE), the Regulation of Thermal Installations in Buildings "Regulation of Thermal Installations in Buildings (Spain)") (RITE 07), the Regulation of Fire Safety in Industrial Establishments, the Electrotechnical Regulation for Low Voltage (REBT 02), the Regulation Technician for the Distribution and Use of Gaseous Fuels (RD 919/2006), the Regulations regulating Common Telecommunications Infrastructures (ICT) (RD 346/2011) and specific municipal and regional regulations.

However, the infractions and sanctions for non-compliance are not clear, as no references are made to them in it.

The continuous work of several international organizations (ECE, CIB, IRCC, etc.) related to building regulations is leading to progress in regulatory systems, while studying the appropriate approach to codes based on performance or objectives.

The European Union defines in its Regulation 305/2011 on Construction Products (RPC) the requirements related to the CE marking. Compliance with the requirements established in this Regulation is mandatory, including the need to issue a Declaration of Performance for the covered products. The RCP annulled the previous Construction Products Directive, for which a series of Interpretative Documents had been issued.

• - Energy certification of buildings.

• - Construction element.

• - Charging station.

• - CTE website.

• - Guide on the health of buildings - CTE.

• - General Directorate of Architecture, Housing and Land. Ministry of Development.

• - Modification of the CTE in Constructalia Archived May 1, 2010 at the Wayback Machine. Update to regulate accessibility conditions in buildings.

• - Lighting Manual according to new CTE.