Regulations fatigue
Series: HouseBuilder ; 60(2) March 2001, 22-25(3)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Discusses revisions to the recent high number of building regulations issued by the government. Gives a guide to the ten parts which are about to become effective or are awaiting consultation. Some of the proposals such as Part L and E could be costly for housebuilders and add between £1000 and £2500 per house. Argues there can be no return to the previous system before the Building Regulations of 1985. Notes the review underway in Scotland of the building control system and the possible benefits it could bring elsewhere.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS63821 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 112142-1001 |
Discusses revisions to the recent high number of building regulations issued by the government. Gives a guide to the ten parts which are about to become effective or are awaiting consultation. Some of the proposals such as Part L and E could be costly for housebuilders and add between £1000 and £2500 per house. Argues there can be no return to the previous system before the Building Regulations of 1985. Notes the review underway in Scotland of the building control system and the possible benefits it could bring elsewhere.