Regulation 2 Amendment of the Building Regulations 2000

For sub-paragraphs (f) and (g) substitute—

“(f)

in relation to an existing fixed building service, which is not a fixed internal or external lighting system—

(i)

replacing any part which is not a combustion appliance;

(ii)

adding an output device; or

(iii)

adding a control device,

where testing and adjustment of the work is not possible or would not affect the use by the fixed building service of no more fuel and power than is reasonable in the circumstances;

(g)

providing a self-contained fixed building service, which is not a fixed internal or external lighting system, where—

(i)

it is not a combustion appliance;

(ii)

any electrical work associated with its provision is exempt from the requirement to give a building notice or to deposit full plans by virtue of regulation 9 or regulation 12(5)(b);

(iii)

testing and adjustment is not possible or would not affect its energy efficiency; and

(iv)

in the case of a mechanical ventilation appliance, the appliance is not installed in a room containing an open-flued combustion appliance whose combustion products are discharged through a natural draught flue;”; and

at the end add—

“(j)

replacing—

(i)

a sanitary convenience;

(ii)

a washbasin;

(iii)

a fixed bath;

(iv)

a fixed shower bath;

(v)

a rainwater gutter; or

(vi)

a rainwater downpipe,

where the work does not include any work to underground drainage, and includes no work to the hot or cold water system or above ground drainage which may prejudice the health or safety of any person on completion of the work.”; and