The Building Regulations 2010

Regulations 4 and 6

SCHEDULE 1 E+W Requirements

Regulation 9

SCHEDULE 2 E+W Exempt Buildings and Work

CLASS 1 E+W

Buildings controlled under other legislation E+W

1.  Any building in which explosives are manufactured or stored under a licence granted under the Manufacture and Storage of Explosives Regulations 2005 M1 .

Marginal Citations

M1 S.I. 2005/1082.

2.  Any building (other than a building containing a dwelling or a building used for office or canteen accommodation) erected on a site in respect of which a licence under the Nuclear Installations Act 1965 M2 is for the time being in force. E+W

Marginal Citations

M2 1965 c.57.

3.  A building included in the schedule of monuments maintained under section 1 of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 M3 . E+W

Marginal Citations

M3 1979 c.46; section 1 was amended by Schedule 4 to the National Heritage Act 1983 (c.47).

CLASS 2 E+W

Buildings not frequented by people E+W

1.  Subject to paragraph 2, a detached building—

(a) into which people do not normally go; or

(b) into which people go only intermittently and then only for the purpose of inspecting or maintaining fixed plant or machinery.

2.  The description of buildings in paragraph 1 does not include a building where any point of the building is less than one and a half times its height from— E+W

(a) any point of a building into which people can or do normally go; or

(b) the nearest point of the boundary of the curtilage of that building,

whichever is the nearer.

CLASS 3 E+W

Greenhouses and agricultural buildings E+W

1.  Subject to paragraph 3, a greenhouse.

2.  A building used, subject to paragraph 3, for agriculture, or a building principally for the keeping of animals, provided in each case that— E+W

(a) no part of the building is used as a dwelling;

(b) no point of the building is less than one and a half times its height from any point of a building which contains sleeping accommodation; and

(c) the building is provided with a fire exit which is not more than 30 metres from any point in the building.

3.  The descriptions of buildings in paragraphs 1 and 2 do not include a greenhouse or a building used for agriculture if the principal purpose for which they are used is retailing, packing or exhibiting. E+W

4.  In paragraph 2, “ agriculture” includes horticulture, fruit growing, the growing of plants for seed and fish farming. E+W

CLASS 4 E+W

Temporary buildings E+W

A building which is not intended to remain where it is erected for more than 28 days.

CLASS 5 E+W

Ancillary buildings E+W

1.  A building on a site, being a building which is intended to be used only in connection with the disposal of buildings or building plots on that site.

2.  A building on the site of construction or civil engineering works, which is intended to be used only during the course of those works and contains no sleeping accommodation. E+W

3.  A building, other than a building containing a dwelling or used as an office or showroom, erected for use on the site of and in connection with a mine or quarry. E+W

CLASS 6 E+W

Small detached buildings E+W

1.  A detached single storey building, having a floor area which does not exceed 30m², which contains no sleeping accommodation and is a building—

(a) no point of which is less than one metre from the boundary of its curtilage; or

(b) which is constructed substantially of non-combustible material.

2.  A detached building designed and intended to shelter people from the effects of nuclear, chemical or conventional weapons, and not used for any other purpose, if— E+W

(a) its floor area does not exceed 30m²; and

(b) the excavation for the building is no closer to any exposed part of another building or structure than a distance equal to the depth of the excavation plus one metre.

3.  A detached building, having a floor area which does not exceed 15m², which contains no sleeping accommodation. E+W

CLASS 7 E+W

Extensions E+W

The extension of a building by the addition at ground level of—

(a) a conservatory, porch, covered yard or covered way; or

(b) a carport open on at least two sides;

where the floor area of that extension does not exceed 30m², provided that in the case of a conservatory or porch which is wholly or partly glazed, the glazing satisfies the requirements of Part N of Schedule 1.

Regulations 12(6)(a) and 20(1)

SCHEDULE 3 E+W Self-certification Schemes and Exemptions from Requirement to Give Building Notice or Deposit Full Plans

Column 1Type of Work	Column 2Person carrying out work
1.  Installation of a heat-producing gas appliance. [F1 (This paragraph does not apply to the provision of a masonry chimney.)]	A person, or an employee of a person, who is a member of a class of persons approved in accordance with regulation 3 of the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998M4 .
2.  Installation of heating or hot water system connected to a heat-producing gas appliance, or associated controls.	A person registered by Ascertiva Group LimitedM5 , Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors (Certification) LimitedM6 , Benchmark Certification LimitedM7 , [F2 Building Engineering Services Competence Assessment Limited (in respect of work carried out in England or in relation to excepted energy buildings in Wales)]M8 , Capita Gas Registration and Ancillary Services LimitedM9 , ECA Certification LimitedM10 , HETAS LimitedM11 , NAPIT Registration LimitedM12 , Oil Firing Technical Association LimitedM13 or Stroma Certification LimitedM14 in respect of that type of work.
3.  Installation of— (a) an oil-fired combustion appliance; or (b) oil storage tanks and the pipes connecting them to combustion appliances. [F3 (This paragraph does not apply to the provision of a masonry chimney.)]	A person registered by Ascertiva Group Limited, Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors (Certification) Limited, Benchmark Certification Limited F4 ..., [F2 Building Engineering Services Competence Assessment Limited (in respect of work carried out in England or in relation to excepted energy buildings in Wales)], ECA Certification Limited, HETAS Limited, NAPIT Registration Limited[F5 ,] Oil Firing Technical Association Limited [F6 or Stroma Certification Limited (in respect of work carried out in England or in relation to excepted energy buildings in Wales)] in respect of that type of work.
4.  Installation of a solid fuel burning combustion appliance. [F7 (This paragraph does not apply to the provision of a masonry chimney.)]	A person registered by Ascertiva Group Limited, Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors (Certification) Limited, Benchmark Certification Limited [F8 (other than in respect of work carried out in England or in relation to excepted energy buildings in Wales)], [F2 Building Engineering Services Competence Assessment Limited (in respect of work carried out in England or in relation to excepted energy buildings in Wales)], ECA Certification Limited, HETAS Limited or NAPIT Registration Limited in respect of that type of work.
5.  Installation of a heating or hot water system connected to an oil-fired combustion appliance or its associated controls.	A person registered by Ascertiva Group Limited, Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors (Certification) Limited, Benchmark Certification Limited F9 ..., [F2 Building Engineering Services Competence Assessment Limited (in respect of work carried out in England or in relation to excepted energy buildings in Wales)], ECA Certification Limited, HETAS Limited, NAPIT Registration Limited, Oil Firing Technical Association Limited or Stroma Certification Limited in respect of that type of work.
6.  Installation of a heating or hot water system connected to a solid fuel burning combustion appliance or its associated controls.	A person registered by Ascertiva Group Limited, Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors (Certification) Limited, Benchmark Certification Limited [F8 (other than in respect of work carried out in England or in relation to excepted energy buildings in Wales)] , [F2 Building Engineering Services Competence Assessment Limited (in respect of work carried out in England or in relation to excepted energy buildings in Wales)], ECA Certification Limited, HETAS Limited, NAPIT Registration Limited, Oil Firing Technical Association Limited or Stroma Certification Limited in respect of that type of work.
7.  Installation of a heating or hot water system connected to an electric heat source or its associated controls.	A person registered by Ascertiva Group Limited, [F10 Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors (Certification) Limited] Benchmark Certification Limited, [F2 Building Engineering Services Competence Assessment Limited (in respect of work carried out in England or in relation to excepted energy buildings in Wales)], ECA Certification Limited, HETAS Limited, NAPIT Registration Limited, Oil Firing Technical Association Limited or Stroma Certification Limited in respect of that type of work.
8.  Installation of a mechanical ventilation or air conditioning system or associated controls, which does not involve work on a system shared with parts of the building occupied separately, in a building other than a dwelling.	A person registered by Ascertiva Group Limited, Benchmark Certification Limited [F8 (other than in respect of work carried out in England or in relation to excepted energy buildings in Wales)][F11 ,] [F2 Building Engineering Services Competence Assessment Limited (in respect of work carried out in England or in relation to excepted energy buildings in Wales)] [F12 ECA Certification Limited, NAPIT Registration Limited (in respect of work carried out in England and excepted energy buildings in Wales) or Stroma Certification Limited (in respect of work carried out in England or in relation to excepted energy buildings in Wales).] in respect of that type of work.
9.  Installation of an air conditioning or ventilation system in a dwelling, which does not involve work on systems shared with other dwellings.	A person registered by Ascertiva Group Limited, Benchmark Certification Limited [F8 (other than in respect of work carried out in England or in relation to excepted energy buildings in Wales)], [F2 Building Engineering Services Competence Assessment Limited (in respect of work carried out in England or in relation to excepted energy buildings in Wales)] [F13 ECA Certification Limited (in respect of work carried out in England or in relation to excepted energy buildings in Wales)] [F14 ,] NAPIT Registration Limited [F15 or Stroma Certification Limited (in respect of work carried out in England or in relation to excepted energy buildings in Wales)] in respect of that type of work.
10.  Installation of a lighting system or electric heating system, or associated electrical controls [F16 in buildings other than dwellings] .	A person registered by Ascertiva Group Limited [F17 Benchmark Certification Limited (in respect of work carried out in England or in relation to excepted energy buildings in Wales)] , [F2 Building Engineering Services Competence Assessment Limited (in respect of work carried out in England or in relation to excepted energy buildings in Wales)], ECA Certification Limited, NAPIT Registration Limited or Stroma Certification Limited in respect of that type of work.
11.  Installation of fixed low or extra-low voltage electrical installations [F18 in dwellings] .	M15 F19 A person registered by Ascertiva Group Limited, Benchmark Certification Limited, British Standards Institution , [F2 Building Engineering Services Competence Assessment Limited (in respect of work carried out in England or in relation to excepted energy buildings in Wales)], ECA Certification Limited... [F20 ,] NAPIT Registration Limited [F21 , Oil Firing Technical Association Limited or Stroma Certification Limited] in respect of that type of work.
12.  Installation of fixed low or extra-low voltage electrical installations [F22 in dwellings] as a necessary adjunct to or arising out of other work being carried out by the registered person.	F23 A person registered by Ascertiva Group Limited, Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors (Certification) Limited, Benchmark Certification Limited, [F2 Building Engineering Services Competence Assessment Limited (in respect of work carried out in England or in relation to excepted energy buildings in Wales)], ECA Certification Limited, NAPIT Registration Limited ... [F24 ,] Oil Firing Technical Association Limited [F25 or Stroma Certification Limited] in respect of that type of electrical work.
13.  Installation, as a replacement, of a window, rooflight, roof window or door in an existing dwelling.	A person registered under the Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme by Fensa LtdM16 , or a person registered by BM Trada Certification LimitedM17 [F26 Benchmark Certification Limited (in respect of work carried out in England or in relation to excepted energy buildings in Wales)] , the British Standards Institution, CERTASS LimitedM18 [F27 NAPIT Registration Limited (in respect of work carried out in England or in relation to excepted energy buildings in Wales)] [F28 ,] Network VEKA LimitedM19 [F29 or Stroma Certification Limited (in respect of work carried out in England or in relation to excepted energy buildings in Wales)] in respect of that type of work.
14.  Installation of a sanitary convenience, sink, washbasin, bidet, fixed bath, shower or bathroom in a dwelling, which does not involve work on shared or underground drainage.	A person registered by Ascertiva Group Limited, Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors (Certification) Limited, Benchmark Certification Limited, [F2 Building Engineering Services Competence Assessment Limited (in respect of work carried out in England or in relation to excepted energy buildings in Wales) [F30 , ECA Certification Limited (in respect of work carried out in England or in relation to excepted energy buildings in Wales), HETAS Limited (in respect of work carried out in England or in relation to excepted energy buildings in Wales)]] [F31 ,] NAPIT Registration Limited [F32 or Stroma Certification Limited (in respect of work carried out in England or in relation to excepted energy buildings in Wales)] in respect of that type of work.
15.  Installation of a wholesome cold water supply or a softened wholesome cold water supply.	A person registered by Ascertiva Group Limited, Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors (Certification) Limited, Benchmark Certification Limited, [F2 Building Engineering Services Competence Assessment Limited (in respect of work carried out in England or in relation to excepted energy buildings in Wales) ][F33 ECA Certification Limited (in respect of work carried out in England or in relation to excepted energy buildings in Wales), HETAS Limited (in respect of work carried out in England or in relation to excepted energy buildings in Wales)] or NAPIT Registration Limited in respect of that type of work.
16.  Installation of a supply of non-wholesome water to a sanitary convenience fitted with a flushing device which does not involve work on shared or underground drainage.	A person registered by Ascertiva Group Limited, Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors (Certification) Limited, Benchmark Certification Limited, [F2 Building Engineering Services Competence Assessment Limited (in respect of work carried out in England or in relation to excepted energy buildings in Wales)] [F34 ECA Certification Limited (in respect of work carried out in England or in relation to excepted energy buildings in Wales), HETAS Limited (in respect of work carried out in England or in relation to excepted energy buildings in Wales)][F35 ,] NAPIT Registration Limited [F36 or Stroma Certification Limited (in respect of work carried out in England or in relation to excepted energy buildings in Wales)] in respect of that type of work.
17.  Installation in a building of a system to produce electricity, heat or cooling— (a) by microgeneration, or (b) from renewable sources (as defined in European Parliament and Council Directive 2009/28/EC of 23 April 2009 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources M20 ).	A person registered by Ascertiva Group Limited, Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors (Certification) Limited, Benchmark Certification Limited, British Standards Institution, [F2 Building Engineering Services Competence Assessment Limited (in respect of work carried out in England or in relation to excepted energy buildings in Wales)], ECA Certification Limited, HETAS Limited, NAPIT Registration Limited, Oil Firing Technical Association Limited or Stroma Certification Limited in respect of that type of work.
18.  Insertion of insulating material into the cavity walls of an existing building.	M21 A person registered under the Cavity Wall Insulation Self Certification Scheme by Cavity Insulation Guarantee Agency Limited [F37 Ascertiva Group Limited (in respect of work carried out in England or in relation to excepted energy buildings in Wales), Benchmark Certification Limited (in respect of work carried out in England or in relation to excepted energy buildings in Wales), NAPIT Registration Limited (in respect of work carried out in England or in relation to excepted energy buildings in Wales) or Stroma Certification Limited (in respect of work carried out in England or in relation to excepted energy buildings in Wales)] in respect of that type of work.
19.  Installation, as a replacement, of the covering of a pitched or flat roof and work carried out by the registered person as a necessary adjunct to that installation. This paragraph does not apply to the installation of solar panels.	M22 A person registered by [F38 NAPIT Registration Limited (in respect of work carried out in England or in relation to excepted energy buildings in Wales) or] National Federation of Roofing Contractors Limited in respect of that type of work.
F39 20.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	F39 . . .
[F40 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 [F41 CERTASS Limited (in respect of work carried out in England or in relation to excepted energy buildings in Wales), Stroma Certification Limited (in respect of work carried out in England or in relation to excepted energy buildings in Wales)] or under the Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme by Fensa Limited in respect of that type of work.]
[F42 22.   Installation of insulating material to the internal walls of a building.	In respect of work carried out in England or in relation to excepted energy buildings in Wales, a person registered by Ascertiva Group Limited, Benchmark Certification Limited, CERTASS Limited, NAPIT Registration Limited or Stroma Certification Limited in respect of that type of work.]
[F42 23.   Installation of insulating material to the external walls of a building, not including insulation of demountable-clad buildings	In respect of work carried out in England or in relation to excepted energy buildings in Wales, a person registered by Ascertiva Group Limited, Benchmark Certification Limited, CERTASS Limited, NAPIT Registration Limited or Stroma Certification Limited in respect of that type of work.]
[F42 24.   Installation of insulation material to both external and internal walls of a building (“hybrid insulation”), not including insulation of demountable-clad buildings.	In respect of work carried out in England or in relation to excepted energy buildings in Wales, a person registered by Ascertiva Group Limited, Benchmark Certification Limited or NAPIT Registration Limited in respect of that type of work.]

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in Sch. 3 para. 1 added (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (9.1.2013) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3119), reg. 29(1)(a), Sch. 1 (with regs. 1(3), 45-47)

F2 Words in Sch. 3 substituted (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (6.4.2012) by The Building (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/718), regs. 1(2), 3(3)(a) (with reg. 1(3))

F3 Words in Sch. 3 para. 3 added (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (9.1.2013) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3119), reg. 29(1)(a), Sch. 1 (with regs. 1(3), 45-47)

F4 Words in Sch. 3 para. 3 omitted (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (9.1.2013) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3119), reg. 29(2)(b)(i), Sch. 1 (with regs. 1(3), 45-47)

F5 Comma substituted for word in Sch. 3 para. 3 (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (9.1.2013) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3119), reg. 29(2)(b)(ii), Sch. 1 (with regs. 1(3), 45-47)

F6 Words in Sch. 3 para. 3 inserted (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (9.1.2013) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3119), reg. 29(2)(b)(iii), Sch. 1 (with regs. 1(3), 45-47)

F7 Words in Sch. 3 para. 4 added (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (9.1.2013) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3119), reg. 29(1)(a), Sch. 1 (with regs. 1(3), 45-47)

F8 Words in Sch. 3 added (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (6.4.2012) by The Building (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/718), regs. 1(2), 3(3)(b) (with reg. 1(3))

F9 Words in Sch. 3 para. 5 omitted (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (9.1.2013) by virtue of The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3119), reg. 29(2)(c), Sch. 1 (with regs. 1(3), 45-47)

F10 Words in Sch. 3 inserted (15.7.2011) by The Building (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1515), regs. 1(2), 3(5)(a)

F11 Comma substituted for word in Sch. 3 para. 8 (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (9.1.2013) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3119), reg. 29(2)(d)(i), Sch. 1 (with regs. 1(3), 45-47)

F12 Words in Sch. 3 para. 8 inserted (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (9.1.2013) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3119), reg. 29(2)(d)(ii), Sch. 1 (with regs. 1(3), 45-47)

F13 Words in Sch. 3 para. 9 inserted (9.1.2013) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3119), reg. 29(2)(e)(i), Sch. 1 (with regs. 1(3), 45-47)

F14 Comma substituted for word in Sch. 3 para. 9 (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (9.1.2013) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3119), reg. 29(2)(e)(ii), Sch. 1 (with regs. 1(3), 45-47)

F15 Words in Sch. 3 para. 9 inserted (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (9.1.2013) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3119), reg. 29(2)(e)(iii), Sch. 1 (with regs. 1(3), 45-47)

F16 Words in Sch. 3 para. 10 inserted (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (9.1.2013) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3119), reg. 29(1)(b), Sch. 1 (with regs. 1(3), 45-47)

F17 Words in Sch. 3 para. 10 inserted (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (9.1.2013) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3119), reg. 29(2)(f), Sch. 1 (with regs. 1(3), 45-47)

F18 Words in Sch. 3 para. 11 inserted (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (9.1.2013) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3119), reg. 29(1)(c), Sch. 1 (with regs. 1(3), 45-47)

F19 Word in Sch. 3 omitted (15.7.2011) by virtue of The Building (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1515), regs. 1(2), 3(5)(b)(i)

F20 Word in Sch. 3 inserted (15.7.2011) by The Building (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1515), regs. 1(2), 3(5)(b)(i)

F21 Words in Sch. 3 inserted (15.7.2011) by The Building (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1515), regs. 1(2), 3(5)(b)(ii)

F22 Words in Sch. 3 para. 12 inserted (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (9.1.2013) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3119), reg. 29(1)(d), Sch. 1 (with regs. 1(3), 45-47)

F23 Word in Sch. 3 omitted (15.7.2011) by virtue of The Building (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1515), regs. 1(2), 3(5)(c)(i)

F24 Word in Sch. 3 inserted (15.7.2011) by The Building (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1515), regs. 1(2), 3(5)(c)(i)

F25 Words in Sch. 3 inserted (15.7.2011) by The Building (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1515), regs. 1(2), 3(5)(c)(ii)

F26 Words in Sch. 3 para. 13 inserted (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (9.1.2013) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3119), reg. 29(2)(g)(i), Sch. 1 (with regs. 1(3), 45-47)

F27 Words in Sch. 3 para. 13 inserted (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (9.1.2013) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3119), reg. 29(2)(g)(ii), Sch. 1 (with regs. 1(3), 45-47)

F28 Comma substituted for word in Sch. 3 para. 13 (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (9.1.2013) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3119), reg. 29(2)(g)(iii), Sch. 1 (with regs. 1(3), 45-47)

F29 Words in Sch. 3 para. 13 inserted (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (9.1.2013) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3119), reg. 29(2)(g)(iv), Sch. 1 (with regs. 1(3), 45-47)

F30 Words in Sch. 3 para. 14 inserted (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (9.1.2013) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3119), reg. 29(2)(h)(i), Sch. 1 (with regs. 1(3), 45-47)

F31 Comma substituted for word in Sch. 3 para. 14 (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (9.1.2013) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3119), reg. 29(2)(h)(ii), Sch. 1 (with regs. 1(3), 45-47)

F32 Words in Sch. 3 para. 14 inserted (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (9.1.2013) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3119), reg. 29(2)(h)(iii), Sch. 1 (with regs. 1(3), 45-47)

F33 Words in Sch. 3 para. 15 inserted (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (9.1.2013) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3119), reg. 29(2)(i), Sch. 1 (with regs. 1(3), 45-47)

F34 Words in Sch. 3 para. 16 inserted (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (9.1.2013) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3119), reg. 29(2)(j)(i), Sch. 1 (with regs. 1(3), 45-47)

F35 Comma substituted for word in Sch. 3 para. 16 (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (9.1.2013) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3119), reg. 29(2)(j)(ii), Sch. 1 (with regs. 1(3), 45-47)

F36 Words in Sch. 3 para. 16 inserted (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (9.1.2013) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3119), reg. 29(2)(j)(iii), Sch. 1 (with regs. 1(3), 45-47)

F37 Words in Sch. 3 para. 18 inserted (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (9.1.2013) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3119), reg. 29(2)(k), Sch. 1 (with regs. 1(3), 45-47)

F38 Words in Sch. 3 para. 19 inserted (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (9.1.2013) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3119), reg. 29(2)(l), Sch. 1 (with regs. 1(3), 45-47)

F39 Sch. 3 para. 20 omitted (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (9.1.2013) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3119), reg. 30, Sch. 1 (with regs. 1(3), 45-47)

F40 Words in Sch. 3 added (15.7.2011) by The Building (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1515), regs. 1(2), 3(5)(d)

F41 Words in Sch. 3 para. 21 inserted (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (9.1.2013) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3119), reg. 29(2)(m), Sch. 1 (with regs. 1(3), 45-47)

F42 Sch. 3 paras. 22-24 added (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (9.1.2013) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3119), reg. 31, Sch. 1 (with regs. 1(3), 45-47)

Marginal Citations

M4 S.I. 1998/2451.

M5 A company formed and registered under the Companies Acts with the registration number 06429016.

M6 A company formed and registered under the Companies Acts (defined in section 2 of the Companies Act 2006, c.46) with the registration number 02513162.

M7 A company formed and registered under the Companies Acts with the registration number 02876277.

M8 A company formed and registered under the Companies Acts with the registration number 07144771.

M9 A company formed and registered under the Companies Acts with the registration number 03712932.

M10 A company formed and registered under the Companies Acts with the registration number 05078781.

M11 A company formed and registered under the Companies Acts with the registration number 06418028.

M12 A company formed and registered under the Companies Acts with the registration number 02117828.

M13 A company formed and registered under the Companies Acts with the registration number 05190452.

M14 A company formed and registered under the Companies Acts with the registration number 02739706.

M15 Incorporated by Royal Charter.

M16 A company formed and registered under the Companies Acts with the registration number 03058561.

M17 A company formed and registered under the Companies Acts with the registration number 02110046.

M18 A company formed and registered under the Companies Acts with the registration number 04350234.

M19 A company formed and registered under the Companies Acts with the registration number 04029350.

M20 OJ No. L 140, 5.6.2009, p. 16.

M21 A company formed and registered under the Companies Acts with the registration number 03044131.

M22 A company formed and registered under the Companies Acts with the registration number 02591364.

Regulation 12(6)(b)

SCHEDULE 4 E+W Descriptions of Work where no Building Notice or Deposit of Full Plans Required

1.  Work consisting of— E+W

(a) replacing any fixed electrical equipment which does not include the provision of—

(i) any new fixed cabling, or

(ii) a consumer unit;

(b) replacing a damaged cable for a single circuit only;

(c) re-fixing or replacing enclosures of existing installation components, where the circuit protective measures are unaffected;

(d) providing mechanical protection to an existing fixed installation, where the circuit protective measures and current carrying capacity of conductors are unaffected by the increased thermal insulation;

(e) installing or upgrading main or supplementary equipotential bonding;

(f) in relation to an existing fixed building service, which is not a fixed internal or external lighting system—

(i) replacing any part which is not a combustion appliance,

(ii) adding an output device, or

(iii) adding a control device,

where [F43 testing] and adjustment of the work is not possible or would not affect the use by the fixed building service of no more fuel and power than is reasonable in the circumstances;

(g) providing a self-contained fixed building service, which is not a fixed internal or external lighting system, where—

(i) it is not a combustion appliance,

(ii) any electrical work associated with its provision is exempt from the requirement to give a building notice or to deposit full plans by virtue of regulation 9 or 12(6)(b),

(iii) testing and adjustment is not possible or would not affect its energy efficiency, and

(iv) in the case of a mechanical ventilation appliance, the appliance is not installed in a room containing an open-flued combustion appliance whose combustion products are discharged through a natural draught flue;

(h) replacing an external door (where the door together with its frame has not more than 50% of its internal face area glazed);

(i) in existing buildings other than dwellings, providing fixed internal lighting where no more than 100m² of the floor area of the building is to be served by the lighting;

(j) replacing—

(i) a sanitary convenience with one that uses no more water than the one it replaces,

(ii) a washbasin, sink or bidet,

(iii) a fixed bath,

(iv) a shower,

(v) a rainwater gutter, or

(vi) a rainwater downpipe,

where the work does not include any work to underground drainage, and includes no work to the hot or cold water system or above ground drainage, which may prejudice the health or safety of any person on completion of the work;

(k) in relation to an existing cold water supply—

(i) replacing any part,

(ii) adding an output device, or

(iii) adding a control device;

(l) providing a hot water storage system that has a storage vessel with a capacity not exceeding 15 litres, where any electrical work associated with its provision is exempt from the requirement to give a building notice or to deposit full plans by virtue of regulation 9 or 12(6)(b);

(m) installation of thermal insulation in a roof space or loft space where—

(i) the work consists solely of the installation of such insulation, and

(ii) the work is not carried out in order to comply with any requirement of these Regulations.

Textual Amendments

F43 Word in Sch. 4 para. 1(f) substituted (15.7.2011) by The Building (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1515), regs. 1(2), 3(6)

2.  Work which— E+W

(a) is not in a kitchen, or a special location;

(b) does not involve work on a special installation; and

(c) consists of—

(i) adding light fittings and switches to an existing circuit, or

(ii) adding socket outlets and fused spurs to an existing ring or radial circuit.

3.  Work on— E+W

(a) telephone wiring or extra-low voltage wiring for the purposes of communications, information technology, signalling, control and similar purposes, where the wiring is not in a special location;

(b) equipment associated with the wiring referred to in sub-paragraph (a);

(c) pre-fabricated equipment sets and associated flexible leads with integral plug and socket connections.

[F44 3A.   Installation of thermal insulation to suspended timber floors where the work— E+W

(a) consists of the installation of such insulation only; and

(b) the work is not carried out in order to comply with any requirements of these Regulations.]

Textual Amendments

F44 Sch. 4 para. 3A inserted (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (9.1.2013) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3119), reg. 32(b), Sch. 1 (with regs. 1(3), 45-47)

4.  For the purposes of this Schedule— E+W

“kitchen” means a room or part of a room which contains a sink and food preparation facilities;

“self-contained” in relation to a fixed building service means consisting of a single appliance and any associated controls which is neither connected to, nor forms part of, any other fixed building service;

“special installation” means an electric floor or ceiling heating system, an outdoor lighting or electric power installation, an electricity generator, or an extra-low voltage lighting system which is not a pre-assembled lighting set bearing the CE marking referred to in regulation 9 of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994 M23 ;

“special location” means a location within the limits of the relevant zones specified for a bath, a shower, a swimming or paddling pool or a hot air sauna in the Wiring Regulations, seventeenth edition, published by the Institution of Electrical Engineers and the British Standards Institution as BS 7671: 2008 M24 .

Marginal Citations

M23 S.I. 1994/3260.

M24 ISBN 978-0-86341-844-0.

Regulation 29(4)(e)

[F45 SCHEDULE 4A E+W Green deal information

Textual Amendments

F45 Sch. 4A inserted (27.1.2013) by The Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) etc. (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/10), regs. 1(1), 6, Sch. 1

PART 1 E+W Green deal information to be included in energy performance certificates

1.   The information about a green deal plan to be included in an energy performance certificate in accordance with regulation 29(4)(e) of these Regulations is specified in paragraphs 2 to 26. E+W

2.   The date on which the energy performance certificate ceases to be valid for the purposes of complying with the green deal disclosure obligations in accordance with regulation 29(9A). E+W

3.   A statement indicating that a new energy performance certificate should be obtained from the register after the date referred to in paragraph 2. E+W

4.   A statement— E+W

(a) indicating that improvements have been installed at the green deal property under a green deal plan;

(b) indicating that the person responsible for paying the electricity bill at the green deal property (“the electricity bill payer”) is required to—

(i) make the payments in instalments agreed in the green deal plan; and

(ii) comply with the terms and conditions of the green deal plan; and

(c) advising the person receiving the energy performance certificate to—

(i) obtain a copy of the green deal plan; and

(ii) become familiar with its contents.

5.   A statement indicating— E+W

(a) that a green deal plan is a type of unsecured loan; and

(b) whether or not the green deal plan is a regulated consumer credit agreement.

6.   Where the green deal plan is a regulated consumer credit agreement, a statement indicating that— E+W

(a) the Consumer Credit Act 1974 provides certain protections to the person who is required to make the payments in instalments agreed in the green deal plan;

(b) voluntary early repayment of outstanding credit is permitted but that charges may apply; and

(c) details of the matters referred to in sub-paragraph (b) can be found in the green deal plan.

7.   Where the green deal plan is not a regulated consumer credit agreement, a statement indicating that— E+W

(a) voluntary early repayment of outstanding credit may be permitted by the terms and conditions of the green deal plan;

(b) where voluntary early repayment of outstanding credit is permitted, charges may apply to such a repayment; and

(c) details of the matters referred to in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) can be found in the green deal plan.

8.   A statement indicating that— E+W

(a) the outstanding credit under the green deal plan may have to be repaid early before—

(i) the electricity supply to the green deal property can be permanently disconnected; or

(ii) the green deal property can be demolished; and

(b) details of the matters referred to in sub-paragraph (a) can be obtained from the green deal provider.

9.   Where a term has been included in a green deal plan pursuant to regulation 38 of the Green Deal Framework Regulations, a statement indicating that the green deal provider may be entitled to require early repayment of outstanding credit from a person who is (or has been) required to make the payments in instalments agreed in the green deal plan. E+W

10.   The unique reference number assigned to the green deal plan. E+W

11.   The name of the person (“G”) who is the green deal provider under the green deal plan. E+W

12.   G’s electronic mail address and telephone number. E+W

13.   The date on which the payment period starts and the date on which it finishes. E+W

14.   The amount payable under the green deal plan— E+W

(a) per day; and

(b) per annum.

15.   The rate of interest charged under the green deal plan. E+W

16.   A statement indicating whether the interest rate charged under the green deal plan will be fixed for the payment period or will vary. E+W

17.   Where, in accordance with regulation 33(b) of the Green Deal Framework Regulations, the green deal plan provides for the improvement specific instalments to increase during the payment period, a statement indicating by how much and when the instalments will increase. E+W

18.   The estimated first year savings. E+W

19.   Where the green deal property is a domestic property, a statement indicating that— E+W

(a) the estimated first year savings are based on—

(i) the assessment of the property that was carried out by the green deal assessor at the time the green deal plan was entered into;

(ii) the improvements installed under the green deal plan;

(iii) typical energy use for the green deal property; and

(iv) current energy prices; and

(b) a low user of energy may not achieve the estimated first year savings.

20.   Where the green deal property is a non-domestic property, a statement indicating that— E+W

(a) the estimated first year savings are based on—

(i) a standard assessment methodology; and

(ii) the use of the green deal property at the time the green deal assessment was carried out; and

(b) the estimated first year savings may not be achieved if—

(i) the green deal property is used in a manner which is different to the use of the property at the time the green deal assessment was carried out; and

(ii) the recommendations in the green deal assessment regarding energy use at the green deal property are not implemented.

21.   In respect of each improvement installed at the green deal property under the green deal plan— E+W

(a) a description that is sufficient to identify the improvement; and

(b) the month and year in which the improvement specific payment period finishes.

22.   A statement advising the person receiving the energy performance certificate— E+W

(a) to check whether the improvements installed at the green deal property under the green deal plan—

(i) remain installed;

(ii) might have been affected by alterations made to the green deal property; and

(iii) have been maintained in accordance with advice provided by the green deal provider;

(b) if they become the electricity bill payer, to contact the person who supplies electricity to the green deal property;

(c) if they become the electricity bill payer, to contact the green deal provider if they—

(i) intend to alter the green deal property in a manner which might affect the operation of the improvements; or

(ii) become aware that such alterations have been made.

23.   A statement indicating that— E+W

(a) the improvements installed under the green deal plan are, under that plan, guaranteed for at least five years; and

(b) the guarantee provided under the green deal plan may be subject to maintenance and servicing requirements.

24.   A statement indicating that further information is contained in the green deal plan or can be obtained from the green deal provider. E+W

25.   Where G knows or has reasonable cause to believe that an improvement installed at the green deal property under a green deal plan has been removed from the property before the end of the improvement-specific payment period, the following form of wording— E+W

• “Improvements installed under the green deal plan may have been removed from the property. You may not realise the estimated savings shown in this EPC. You are advised to check the position with the owner.”

26.   Where G knows or has reasonable cause to believe that an alteration has been made to the green deal property which, had it existed when the estimated first year savings were calculated, would have affected that calculation materially, the following form of wording— E+W

• “The property may have been altered in a way which affects the operation of the improvements installed under the green deal plan. You may not realise the estimated savings shown in this EPC. You are advised to check the position with the owner.”

PART 2 E+W Interpretation

In this Schedule—

“domestic property” has the meaning given in regulation 2(1) of the Green Deal Framework Regulations;

“estimated first year savings” has the meaning given in regulation 27(1) of the Green Deal Framework Regulations;

“green deal assessment” means, in respect of a green deal property, the assessment carried out by a green deal assessor in accordance with the requirements of regulation 7 of the Green Deal Framework Regulations before the green deal plan was entered into;

“green deal assessor” means a person who is authorised as a green deal assessor by the Secretary of State in accordance with Part 2 of the Green Deal Framework Regulations;

“green deal plan” has the meaning given in section 1 of the Energy Act 2011;

“green deal provider” means a person who is authorised as a green deal provider by the Secretary of State in accordance with Part 2 of the Green Deal Framework Regulations;

“improvement” has the meaning given in regulation 2(1) of the Green Deal Framework Regulations;

“improvement specific instalments” has the meaning given in regulation 30(3)(c) of the Green Deal Framework Regulations;

“improvement-specific payment period” has the meaning given in regulation 30(3)(d) of the Green Deal Framework Regulations;

“non-domestic property” has the meaning given in regulation 2(1) of the Green Deal Framework Regulations; and

“regulated consumer credit agreement” has the meaning given in section 8 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974.]

Regulation 54(1)

SCHEDULE 5 E+W Revocation of Regulations

Regulations revoked	References	Extent of revocation
The Building Regulations 2000	S.I. 2000/2531	The whole Regulations.
The Building (Amendment) Regulations 2001	S.I. 2001/3335	Regulation 2, regulation 4 in so far as it relates to regulation 2 and the Schedule.
The Building (Amendment) Regulations 2002	S.I. 2002/440	Regulations 2 and 3 and the Schedule.
The Building (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2002	S.I. 2002/2871	The whole Regulations.
The Building (Amendment) Regulations 2003	S.I. 2003/2692	The whole Regulations.
The Building and Building (Approved Inspectors etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2003	S.I. 2003/3133	The whole Regulations.
The Building (Amendment) Regulations 2004	S.I. 2004/1465	The whole Regulations.
The Building (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2004	S.I. 2004/3210	The whole Regulations.
The Building and Approved Inspectors (Amendment) Regulations 2006	S.I. 2006/652	The whole Regulations.
The Building and Approved Inspectors (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2006	S.I. 2006/3318	The whole Regulations.
F46 ...	F46 ...	F46 ...
The Building and Approved Inspectors (Amendment) Regulations 2007	S.I. 2007/3384	The whole Regulations.
The Building (Amendment) Regulations 2008	S.I. 2008/671	The whole Regulations.
The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2008	S.I. 2008/2363	Regulation 3.
The Building (Amendment) Regulations 2009	S.I. 2009/466	The whole Regulations.
The Building and Approved Inspectors (Amendment) Regulations 2009	S.I. 2009/1219	The whole Regulations.
The Building (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2009	S.I. 2009/2397	The whole Regulations.
The Building and Approved Inspectors (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2009	S.I. 2009/2465	The whole Regulations.
The Building and Approved Inspectors (Amendment) Regulations 2010	S.I. 2010/719	The whole Regulations.

Textual Amendments

F46 Sch. 5 revoked in part (9.1.2013) by The Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3118), reg. 1(4), Sch. 3 (with reg. 44)

Regulation 54(2)

SCHEDULE 6 E+W Consequential Amendments

1.  In the Building (Local Authority Charges) Regulations 2010 M25 — E+W

(a) in regulation 2, in the definition of “the Principal Regulations” for “2000” substitute “ 2010 ”;

(b) in regulation 5(1)(e) for “21” substitute “ 18 ”;

(c) in regulation 7(5)—

(i) in sub-paragraph (g) for “12(5) or 20B(4)” substitute “ 12(6) or 43(4) ”;

(ii) in sub-paragraph (h) for “20A(4)” substitute “ 41(4) ”;

(d) in regulation 8(1)(e) for “21” substitute “ 18 ”.

Marginal Citations

M25 S.I. 2010/404.

F47 2.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E+W

Textual Amendments

F47 Sch. 6 para. 2 revoked (9.1.2013) by The Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3118), reg. 1(4), Sch. 3 (with reg. 44)