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- reg. 37A(1)(aa) inserted by S.I. 2024/742 reg. 2(3)(a)
- reg. 37A(2)(2A) substituted for reg. 37A(2) by S.I. 2024/742 reg. 2(3)(b)
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- reg. 37A(1)(aa) inserted by S.I. 2024/742 reg. 2(3)(a)
- reg. 37A(2)(2A) substituted for reg. 37A(2) by S.I. 2024/742 reg. 2(3)(b)
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20.—(1) This regulation applies to the extent that the building work consists only of work of a type described in column 1 of the Table in Schedule 3 and the work is carried out by a person who is described in the corresponding entry in column 2 of that Table in respect of that type of work.
[F1(1A) Where this regulation applies and the building work in question relates to a higher-risk building, the client must make the person carrying out the work aware that the building is a higher-risk building.]
(2) Where this regulation applies, the [F2local authority] [F2building control authority] are authorised to accept, as evidence that the requirements of regulations 4 and 7 have been satisfied, a certificate to that effect by the person carrying out the work.
(3) Where this regulation applies, the person carrying out the work shall, not more than 30 days after the completion of the work—
(a)give to the occupier a copy of the certificate referred to in paragraph (2); and
(b)give to the [F3local authority] [F3building control authority]—
(i)notice to that effect, or
(ii)the certificate referred to in paragraph (2).
F4[F5(3A) A [F6local authority] [F6building control authority] shall store in a retrievable form copies of the notices and certificates given to it in accordance with paragraph (3)(b).
(3B) If the whole or part of the work was paid for using a green deal plan, the person carrying out the work must include—
(a)in the certificate referred to in paragraph (2); and
(b)in the notice given to the [F7local authority] [F7building control authority] referred to in paragraph (3)(b)(i),
a statement to that effect.
F8[F9(3C) Such a statement that relates to a part of the work must specify which part was paid for using the green deal plan.]
(3D) In this regulation, “green deal plan” has the meaning given in section 1 of the Energy Act 2011.] M1
(4) Paragraph (3) of this regulation does not apply where a person carries out any building work described in Schedule 4.
F10[F11(5) A certificate given in accordance with this regulation shall be evidence (but not conclusive evidence) that the requirements specified in the certificate have been complied with F12[F13, and the certificate shall contain this wording].
(6) The certificate must include a statement describing its evidentiary effect, in terms substantially the same as paragraph (5).]
[F14(6A) Where the regulator is the building control authority by virtue of section 91ZB of the Act (the regulator: building control authority for other work), it must send a copy of each notice or certificate it receives under this regulation in relation to a building to the local authority for the area in which the building is situated.]
Textual Amendments
F1Reg. 20(1A) inserted (E.) (1.10.2023) by The Building Regulations etc. (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/911), regs. 1(2), 12(1) (with regs. 22-24)
F2Words in reg. 20(2) substituted (E.) (1.10.2023) by The Building Regulations etc. (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/911), regs. 1(2), 7(9)(a) (with regs. 22-24)
F3Words in reg. 20(3) substituted (E.) (1.10.2023) by The Building Regulations etc. (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/911), regs. 1(2), 7(9)(a) (with regs. 22-24)
F4Reg. 20(3A)-(3D) inserted (W. for remaining purposes) (19.4.2013 for specified purposes, 1.10.2013 in so far as not already in force) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/747), regs. 1(4), 11(a) (with reg. 1(2)(3))
F5Reg. 20(3A)-(3D) inserted (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (28.1.2013 for specified purposes, 1.10.2013 in so far as not already in force) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3119), reg. 13(a), Sch. 1 (with regs. 1(3), 45-47) (as amended by S.I. 2013/181, reg. 5, Sch.)
F6Words in reg. 20(3A) substituted (E.) (1.10.2023) by The Building Regulations etc. (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/911), regs. 1(2), 7(9)(a) (with regs. 22-24)
F7Words in reg. 20(3B) substituted (E.) (1.10.2023) by The Building Regulations etc. (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/911), regs. 1(2), 7(9)(a) (with regs. 22-24)
F8Reg. 20(3C) inserted (W. in relation to excepted energy buildings) (8.6.2018) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) (Excepted Energy Buildings) (Wales) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/558), regs. 1(2), 6(2)(a) (with reg. 29)
F9Reg. 20(3C) omitted (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (6.4.2014) by virtue of The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/579), regs. 1(4), 2(5)(a) (with reg. 1(3)) [Editorial note: This amendment no longer applies at all in relation to W. from 8.6.2018]
F10Reg. 20(5)(6) inserted (W. for remaining purposes) (19.4.2013) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/747), regs. 1(4), 11(b) (with reg. 1(2)(3))
F11Reg. 20(5)(6) inserted (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (28.1.2013) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3119), reg. 13(b), Sch. 1 (with regs. 1(3), 45-47)
F12Words “, and the certificate shall contain this wording” in reg. 20(5) inserted (W. in relation to excepted energy buildings) (8.6.2018) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) (Excepted Energy Buildings) (Wales) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/558), regs. 1(2), 6(2)(b) (with reg. 29)
F13Words in reg. 20(5) omitted (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (6.4.2014) by virtue of The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/579), regs. 1(4), 2(5)(b) (with reg. 1(3)) [Editorial note: This amendment no longer applies at all in relation to W. from 8.6.2018]
F14Reg. 20(6A) inserted (E.) (1.10.2023) by The Building Regulations etc. (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/911), regs. 1(2), 7(9)(b) (with regs. 22-24)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Reg. 20 applied (with modifications) (1.10.2010) by The Building (Approved Inspectors etc.) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/2215), regs. 1, 20(1) (as amended (W.) (25.4.2024) by S.I. 2024/447, regs. 1(1), 3(h) (with reg. 6))
C2Reg. 20 modified (E.) (6.4.2024) by The Building (Registered Building Control Approvers etc.) (England) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/110), regs. 1(3), 5(2)(3) (with regs. 44-47)
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