The Building and Approved Inspectors (Amendment) Regulations 2009

Regulation 2(14)

SCHEDULE Substituted Part G of Schedule 1 to the Building Regulations 2000

PART G SANITATION, HOT WATER SAFETY AND WATER EFFICIENCY
Cold water supply GI.—(1) There must be a suitable installation for the provision of wholesome water to— (a) any place where drinking water is drawn off; (b) any washbasin or bidet provided in or adjacent to a room containing a sanitary convenience; (c) any washbasin, bidet, fixed bath and shower in a bathroom; and (d) any sink provided in any area where food is prepared. (2) There must be a suitable installation for the provision of water of suitable quality to any sanitary convenience fitted with a flushing device.
Water efficiency G2.  Reasonable provision must be made by the installation of fittings and fixed appliances that use water efficiently for the prevention of undue consumption of water.	Requirement G2 applies only when a dwelling is— (a) erected; or (b) formed by a material change of use of a building within the meaning of regulation 5(a) or (b).
Hot water supply and systems G3.—(1) There must be a suitable installation for the provision of heated wholesome water to— (a) any washbasin or bidet provided in or adjacent to a room containing a sanitary convenience; (b) any washbasin, bidet, fixed bath and shower in a bathroom; and (c) any sink provided in any area where food is prepared. (2) A hot water system, including any cistern or other vessel that supplies water to or receives expansion water from a hot water system, must be designed, constructed and installed so as to resist the effects of temperature and pressure that may occur either in normal use or in the event of such malfunctions as may reasonably be anticipated, and must be adequately supported.
(3) A hot water system that has a hot water storage vessel must incorporate precautions to— (a) prevent the temperature of the water stored in the vessel at any time exceeding 100°C; (b) ensure that any discharge from safety devices is safely conveyed to where it is visible but will not cause a danger to persons in or about the building.	Requirement G3(3) does not apply to a system which heats or stores water for the purposes only of an industrial process.
(4) The hot water supply to any fixed bath must be so designed and installed as to incorporate measures to ensure that the temperature of the water that can be delivered to that bath does not exceed 48ºC.	Requirement G3(4) applies only when a dwelling is— (a) erected; (b) formed by a material change of use of a building within the meaning of regulation 5(a) or (b).
Sanitary conveniences and washing facilities G4.—(1) Adequate and suitable sanitary conveniences must be provided in rooms provided to accommodate them or in bathrooms. (2) Adequate hand washing facilities must be provided in— (a) rooms containing sanitary conveniences; or (b) rooms or spaces adjacent to rooms containing sanitary conveniences. (3) Any room containing a sanitary convenience, a bidet, or any facility for washing hands provided in accordance with paragraph (2)(b), must be separated from any kitchen or any area where food is prepared.
Bathrooms G5.  A bathroom must be provided containing a washbasin and either a fixed bath or a shower.	Requirement G5 applies only to dwellings and to buildings containing one or more rooms for residential purposes.
Kitchens and food preparation areas G6.  A suitable sink must be provided in any area where food is prepared.