Regulations & standards|

This topic area offers you a set of resources to help you keep up to date with regulations and standards.

Regulations & Standards Articles

• BS 8300 and inclusive access

  March 2009 saw the launch of the latest BS 8300, Design of buildings and their approaches to meet the needs of disabled people – Code of practice, an update of the 2001 version. Significant issues are raised by the issue of this new BS 8300 and its conflict with Building Regulations (E&W) Approved Documents K and M. read more on 'BS 8300 and inclusive access' ...

• Delays to new Building Regulations Part G and Approved Document G

  It has now been confirmed that the changes to Part G of the Building Regulations (Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency) and its Approved Document will not now come into force until April 2010. read more on 'Delays to new Building Regulations Part G and Approved Document G' ...

• The future of building control

  On 1 September 2009, the Communities and Local Government published Future of Building Control: Implementation Plan. Developed after extensive consultation with the industry, this plan aims to improve the building control system and compliance with the Building Regulations. read more on 'The future of building control' ...

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