PART 2Amendment of the Building Regulations

Insertion of regulation 44ZA into the Building Regulations10

After regulation 44 (commissioning) insert—

Commissioning in respect of a system for on-site electricity generation44ZA

1

This regulation applies to building work in respect of a building in relation to which paragraph L2 of Schedule 1 imposes a requirement, but does not apply to the provision or extension of any system for on-site electricity generation where testing and adjustment is not possible.

2

Where this regulation applies the person carrying out the work must, for the purpose of ensuring compliance with paragraph L2 of Schedule 1, give to the local authority a notice confirming that the system for on-site electricity generation has been commissioned.

3

The notice must be given to the local authority—

a

not later than the date on which the notice required by regulation 16(4) is required to be given; or

b

where that regulation does not apply, not more than 30 days after completion of the work.