Building Regulations 2010: Approved Documents L1B Conservation of fuel and power in existing dwellings (2010 edition incorporating 2010, 2011 and 2013 amendments) (for use in England)

Publication Year

2015

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Provides practical guidance for complying with building regulation requirements for energy efficiency for existing dwellings.

Document History

Came into effect 1 October 2010 and replaces the 2006 edition (ODPM). Published by NBS, part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd on behalf of HM Government (DCLG). Reprint March 2015 consolidates the 2010 edition and subsequent amendments: 2010, 2011 and 2013. In Wales: Superseded by WG Building Regulations 2010: Approved Documents L1B Conservation of fuel and power in existing dwellings (2014 edition) on 31 July 2014. Main changes made by the 2010 and 2011 amendments. This 2010 edition incorporating the further 2010 amendments reflects the changes made as a result of the Building Regulations 2010, Building Approved Inspectors etc. Regulations and the Building (Amendment) Regulations 2011. The changes mainly reflect regulation number changes as a result of re-ordering. There have been no amendments to the substantive requirements in Schedule 1 (i.e. Parts A to P) of the Building Regulations. Please note the simplification of the definition of 'room for residential purposes' in regulation 2 of the Building Regulations 2010. Please also note that L1(c) has now become regulation 40. Main changes made by the 2013 amendments: The main changes, which apply only to England are: to take account of a recast of the European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, materials and workmanship guidance updated, updated references to third party guidance and introduction of doorset energy ratings.

ISBN

9781859465110

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