Policy Implementation

The consideration and possible introduction of new or amended Building Regulations or supporting guidance involves a number of key stages and documents:

• Research provides part of the evidence base for change
• BRAC (Building Regulations Advisory Committee) provides initial and ongoing scrutiny of proposals
• Consultations with the wider professional and general public gives proposals an important test.
• RIAs (Regulatory Impact Assessments) set out the details of the costs and benefits of the new or amended policy and the reasons for it.
• Circulars (and Circular Letters) are an important part of the dissemination of the policy.