Changes to Building Regulation Part G

Revised Building Regulation Part G (Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency) and its accompanying Approved Document comes into force on 6 April 2010.

Headline changes are:

• A water efficiency target of 125 litres / person / day for dwellings
• Notification to Building Control the dwelling’s potential water consumption
• Thermostatic controls to bath taps
• Updated guidance on unvented hot water systems and storage
• “Wholesome water” to be supplied for drinking, washing and food preparation

Our Surveyors will be pleased to advise you on the implications for your projects.

For further details, please view this PDF.

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