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Building regulations

Each of the nations within the UK has different technical requirements for conserving energy use in both new build and existing dwellings:

The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) offers a series of 'approved documents' containing guidance on compliance in England and Wales. Part L deals specifically with the conservation of fuel and power.
The Scottish Building Standards Agency provides guidance on complying in Scotland through a new system of Building Standards - Section 6 deals with energy use.
In Northern Ireland, The Building Regulations Unit of the
Department of Finance and Personnel provides guidance via a series of 'Technical Booklets' - Technical Booklet F deals with energy use.

How do the new regulations affect me?

The Energy Saving Trust has published guidance to meet the energy efficiency requirements of levels 3, 4, 5&6 of the Code for Sustainable Homes. These can be viewed by clicking here.

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