Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency (2015 edition with 2016 amendments) (For use in England)
Building Regulations 2010: Approved Documents G
Document Status
Partially replaced or revised by new document
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Building Regulations 2010: Approved Documents
Abstract
Presents practical guidance for complying with requirements for sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency. Covers cold water supply, water efficiency, hot water supply and systems, sanitary conveniences and washing facilities, bathrooms, and food preparation areas. Includes a water efficiency calculator for new dwellings.
History
See also: Amendments to the Approved Documents. Approved Document G: Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency. 2015 edition incorporating 2016 amendments (May 2024) (For use in England) (HMG, 2024). Published by NBS, part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd on behalf of HM Government (DCLG). The 2015 edition originally came into force on 01/10/2015. It has since had 2016 amendments incorporated which apply from 01/03/2016. Change made by the 2016 amendments: Section G2, requires the water efficiency calculator to be completed for new dwellings where a shower will not be provided.
ISBN
9781859466001
Subjects
- Building control
- Building control, England
- Types of Spaces within buildings
- Building services
- Liquid/gas supply
- Water supply
- Hot water storage/heating
- Building types
- Sanitary facilities
- Legal issues and management
Publisher History
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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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