Consultation document. Building regulations part L and F review - changes to part L (conservation of fuel and power) and part F (ventilation) of the building regulations for new dwellings

Welsh Government, 2019
Consultation document. Building regulations part L and F review - changes to part L (conservation of fuel and power) and part F (ventilation) of the building regulations for new dwellings Download document

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Abstract

Contains proposals for changes to the Building Regulations in Wales for Part L (Conservation of Fuel and Power) and Part F (Ventilation) in new dwellings. The overarching aim is to seek views for improving energy efficiency of new homes in 2020, based on a 2 part approach looking at ventilation, airtightness, the associated approved documents and improving as-built performance of housing.

History

Date of issue: 19/12/2019. Consultation closed 12/03/2020. Issued as part of the December 2019 open consultation: Building regulations Part L review.

Subjects

  • Building control
  • Building services
  • Ventilation/condensation/damp
  • Air conditioning/ventilation
  • Special subject areas
  • Environmental issues/energy
  • Legal issues and management
  • Building control, Wales
  • Energy efficiency/Energy Management

Publisher History

The Welsh Government is the devolved government for Wales. They publish a number of strategies, policies, consultation papers, circulars, leaflets and posters. Previously known as Welsh Assembly Government.

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