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THE ORDER AND PART A Building Regulation Changes Patrick Hobson South Eastern Group Unit

THE ORDER AND PART A Building Regulation Changes Patrick Hobson South Eastern Group Unit. WHERE WE WERE. B.Regs Order 1979 (as Amended). B. Regs Fees 1997. B. Regs 2000. Tech. Booklets (D t S) Var. WHERE WE ARE. Commencement Orders Nos . 1 , 2 +3. B.Regs Order

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THE ORDER AND PART A Building Regulation Changes Patrick Hobson South Eastern Group Unit

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  1. THE ORDER AND PART A Building Regulation Changes Patrick Hobson South Eastern Group Unit

  2. WHERE WE WERE B.Regs Order 1979 (as Amended) B. Regs Fees 1997 B. Regs 2000 Tech. Booklets (D t S) Var.

  3. WHERE WE ARE Commencement Orders Nos. 1,2 +3 B.Regs Order 1979 (as Amended) B. Regs Fees 2013 (Feb) B. Regs 2012 Tech. Booklets (Guidance) 2012.

  4. Summary of Changes Change from ‘Deemed to Satisfy’ to ‘Guidance’ Contravention Notices 18 Months reduced to 12 Months Type Approval Power given to District Councils THE ORDER

  5. Summary of Changes Power to Carry out Tests Builder/Developer/Owner to carry out tests to demonstrate Compliance Crown Exemption Removal of Crown Exemption (except to Buildings of National Security) Requirement to Comply with Building Regulations THE ORDER

  6. Building Regulations • General • Definitions – moved to relevant part i.e. TER moved to Part F • New layout of regulations • Other than Part A all parts supported by a Technical Booklet • Part B only available on-line • A10 now A9, A11 now A12 • Restricted use of a Building Notice

  7. Building Regulations • Part A • Definitions – New • Extension • Maisonette/Flat • Functional Requirement • Institution • Exemptions • Crown Buildings • Conservatories/Porches ≤ 30sq m (5) • Moveable Dwellings

  8. Building Regulations • Part A • Material Change of Use • Currently 4 will be 12 • Apply to Buildings where number of dwellings changed • Buildings with rooms for ‘residential purposes’

  9. Building Regulations • Part A • Giving Notice & Deposit of Plans • Restricted use of Building Notices • Some minor works excluded from need to make application

  10. Building Regulations • Part A • Type Approval • Use across Council Boundaries • Restricted to House type approvals • Excludes site specific issues • Notices at certain stages • 2 new inspections • Above Ground Structure • Sound Insulation measures

  11. Building Regulations • Part A • Completion Certificates • Mandatory • Relevant requirements of Building Regulations met • Building Regulations + • Fees Regulations • Contravention Notices • 18 months reduced to 12 months • Valid Notice of Completion

  12. THANK YOU patrick.hobson@downdc.gov.uk

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