Housing standards review - summary of responses

Department for Communities and Local Government, 2014
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Document Status

Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Abstract

Summarises the results of the 2013 consultation looking at the reforming the framework for building regulations, guidance, local codes and discretionary technical housing standards, aiming to reduce bureaucracy and costs. The consultation covered the following topic areas: accessibility, space, security, water efficiency, energy, indoor environmental quality, materials and process and compliance.

History

Replaces: Housing standards review - consultation; Housing standards review - illustrative technical standards developed by the working groups; and Housing standards review consultation - impact assessment (all DCLG, 2013).

ISBN

9781409841784

Subjects

  • Building types
  • Housing/residential facilities
  • Building control, England
  • Building control
  • Rehabilitation and conversion, housing
  • 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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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

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