Changes to the building control system: introduction of risk-based service plans for local authorities and removal of the warranty link rule - impact assessment
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Abstract
Presents the impacts and preferred option for 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
IA No. DCLG/0089. Originally included along with 5 other impact assessments in: Changes to the building control system including introduction of risk-based service plans for local authorities and removal of the warranty link rule, DCLG 2012. These were issued to accompany the Building regulations etc. (amendment) regulations 2012. SI 2012/3119.
ISBN
9781409837596
Subjects
- Legal issues and management
- Building control
- Building control, England and Wales
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.
Information
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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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