Consultations

Before bringing into effect changes to the technical requirements, or the supporting Approved Document(s), of the Building Regulations, Government seeks views on the proposed changes through a formal consultation process.

Current consultations

On the 13 May 2008,Communities and Local Government published:The Building Act 1984, The Building Regulations 2000. Proposals for amending Part G (Hygiene) of the Building Regulations and Approved Document G Consultation. The consultation  closes on the 5 August 2008 and you can complete the on-line response form on the Communities and Local Government website.

Communities and Local Government are seeking views on changes to the requirements of  Part G (Hygiene) of schedule 1 of the Building Regulations in England and Wales and Approved Document G publication. The proposed new Approved Document G would be titled ‘Sanitation, Hot Water Safety and Water Efficiency’ to reflect the revised scope of the Approved Document (AD). The changes to  the Approved Document and Part G are intended to update and improve compliance with the Building Regulations and legislation.

Previous consultations

There are no previous consultations available online for this Part.