Part L of the Building Regulations: Proposed new editions of the Approved Documents L - Consultation: Summary of responses

Department for Communities and Local Government, 2009
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Current

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Core Supplement

Abstract

Summarises the responses to the June 2008 DCLG consultation on proposed new editions of Approved Documents L, which closed 9 September 2008. The consultation sought views regarding changes to legislation affecting commissioning, self-certification and notifiable work, references within the Approved Documents L to BR443, guidance for multi-foil insulation and a judgement in the High Court on the multi-foil insulation case and to correct a number of errors in the 2006 editions of the Approved Documents. The consultation also proposed changes to style to improve understanding.

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9781409815143

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  • Reports
  • Green issues/sustainability/green buildings
  • Standards/glossaries/reports

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Now known as the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. The Department for Communities and Local Government is a UK Government department that works to create thriving, sustainable, vibrant communities that improve everyone's quality of life. This includes housing, improving public services, regeneration, sustainability and the prevention of anti-social behaviour. They were formerly known as the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

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