Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency (2015 edition incorporating 2016 and 2024 amendments) (For use in England)

Building Regulations 2010: Approved Documents G

HM Government, 2024
Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency (2015 edition incorporating 2016 and 2024 amendments) (For use in England) Download document

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Current

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Core Supplement

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Building Regulations 2010: Approved Documents

Abstract

Provides 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

Supersedes Building Regulations 2010: Approved Documents G, Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency (2015 edition with 2016 amendments), This edition incorporates changes introduced by the 2024 amendment issued May 2024 and came effect on 01/10/2024. The 2015 edition originally came into force on 01/10/2015. It had 2016 amendments incorporated which apply from 01/03/2016.

Subjects

  • Types of Spaces within buildings
  • Water supply
  • Building control
  • Building services
  • Liquid/gas supply
  • Building types
  • Hot water storage/heating
  • Legal issues and management
  • Sanitary facilities
  • Building control, England

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