The Building (Amendment) Regulations 2011

Amendments to the 2007 and 2010 Regulations

3.—(1) The 2010 Regulations are amended as follows.

(2) In regulation 2 (1) (interpretation)–

(a) in the definition of “energy efficiency requirements”, for “and 29”, substitute “, 29 and 40”;

(b) in the definition of “renovation”, after “the provision of a new layer in the thermal element”, add “(other than where that new layer is provided solely as a means of repair to a flat roof)”.

(3) In regulation 6(1)(a) (requirements relating to material change of use), omit “G2 (bathrooms)”.

(4) In regulation 49 (transitional provisions: interpretation), omit the definition of “the 2010 Regulations”.

(5) In Schedule 3 (self-certification schemes and exemptions from requirement to give building notice or deposit full plans)—

(a) in column 2, paragraph 7 after “Ascertiva Group Limited” insert “Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors (Certification) Limited”;

(b) in column 2, paragraph 11–

(i) after “ECA Certification Limited” omit “or” and insert “,”,

(ii) after “NAPIT Registration Limited” insert “, Oil Firing Technical Association Limited or Stroma Certification Limited”;

(c) in column 2, paragraph 12–

(i) after “NAPIT Registration Limited” omit “or” and insert “,”;

(ii) after “Oil Firing Technical Association Limited” insert “or Stroma Certification Limited”.

(d) add the following paragraph–

“21. Installation, as a replacement, of a window, rooflight, roof window or door in an existing building other than a dwelling. This paragraph does not apply to glass which is load bearing or structural or which forms part of glazed curtain walling or a revolving door.

A person registered by BM Trada Certification Limited or under the Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme by Fensa Limited in respect of that type of work.”

(6) In paragraph 1(f) of Schedule 4 (descriptions of work where no building notice or deposit of full plans required) for “resting” substitute “testing”.