Changes to the building control system including introduction of risk-based service plans for local authorities and removal of the warranty link rule
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Supplement
Core Supplement
Abstract
Discusses the impacts of proposals to change the building control system to remove the warranty link rule and introduce service plans, changes to self-certification schemes, changes to Part B2 and consolidation and simplification of Parts K, M and N of the building regulations, changes to the checking regime for electrical safety and introducing a third party inspection option and changes to compliance requirements and minor technical amendments in Part M of the building regulations.
History
Includes six Impact assessments issued to accompany the Building regulations and c. (amendment) regulations 2012. SI 2012/3119: DCLG/0089 - Changes to the building control system including introduction of risk-based service plans for local authorities and removal of the warranty link rule. DCLG 12019 - Building, approved inspectors and charges (amendment) regulations 2012: authorisation of new extended competent person schemes. DCLG 0083 - Simplifying the provisions of Part B2 of the building regulations. DCLG 0078 - Consolidation and simplification of parts M, K and N of the building regulations. DCLG 0084 - Building regulations Part P, Electrical safety in dwellings. DCLG 0079 - Evaluating access statement requirements in Part M of the building regulations and minor technical amendments to Part M of the building regulations. An additional Impact assessment DECC0072 is included in The Construction Information Service as a separate document issued by the DECC: Final stage impact assessment for the Green deal and energy company obligation. See also two updated impact assessments: DCLG 12019 and DCLG/0089.
Subjects
- Building control
- Building control, England and Wales
- Legal issues and management
Publisher History
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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