Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations further amend the Building Regulations 1991 (S.I. 1991/2768). The amendments—
insert a new regulation 13A providing for regularisation certificates in relation to unauthorised work (Regulation 2(3));
insert a new regulation 14A providing for energy rating of new dwellings (regulation 2(4));
revoke Requirement A4 relating to disproportionate collapse (regulation 2(5)(a)) and make a consequential amendment (regulation 2(2)(b));
substitute the limits on application of Requirement F1 relating to means of ventilation (regulation 2(5)(b)); and
substitute Requirement L1 relating to conservation of fuel and power (regulation 2(5)(c)) and apply that Requirement in certain cases of material change of use (regulation 2(2)(a)).
The Secretary of State proposes to approve under section 6 of the Building Act 1984 new documents in connection with the amended Requirement F1 and the new Requirement L1. Approved Document F—Ventilation and Approved Document L—Conservation of Fuel and Power 1995 editions (published in 1994) can be obtained from HMSO. The procedure described in Appendix G to Approved Document L will be approved by the Secretary of State as a means of calculating the energy rating required by the new regulation 14A.