23.—[F1(1) Where a person intends to renovate a thermal element, such work shall be carried out as is necessary to ensure that the whole thermal element complies with the requirements of paragraph L1(a)(i) of Schedule 1.
(2) Where a thermal element is replaced, the new thermal element shall comply with the requirements of paragraph L1(a)(i) of Schedule 1. ]
[F1(1) Where the renovation of an individual thermal element—
(a)constitutes a major renovation; or
(b)amounts to the renovation of more than 50% of the element’s surface area;
the renovation must be carried out so as to ensure that the whole of the element complies with paragraph L1(a)(i) of Schedule 1, in so far as that is technically, functionally and economically feasible.
(2) Where the whole or any part of an individual thermal element is proposed to be replaced and the replacement—
(a)constitutes a major renovation; or
(b)(in the case of part replacement) amounts to the replacement of more than 50% of the thermal element’s surface area;
the whole of the thermal element must be replaced so as to ensure that it complies with paragraph L1(a)(i) of Schedule 1, in so far as that is technically, functionally and economically feasible.]
Textual Amendments
F1Reg. 23 and heading substituted (E., but only in relation to educational buildings and buildings of statutory undertakers in W., Crown buildings in W., building work carried out or proposed to be carried out by Crown authorities in W., and excepted energy buildings in W.) (9.1.2013 for specified purposes) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3119), reg. 15, Sch. 1 (with reg. 1(3)(4), 45-47)