The IHBC has responded to government Consultation on changes to Part L (conservation of fuel and power) and Part F (ventilation) of the Building Regulations, including welcoming the ‘emphasis on taking professional conservation advice’.
… pleased to see an emphasis on taking professional conservation advice…
The IHBC writes:
We are very pleased to see that Part L for both domestic and non-domestic buildings maintains the exemptions for listed buildings, buildings in conservation areas and scheduled monuments where compliance with the energy efficiency requirements would unacceptably alter their character or appearance. Likewise the requirements of Part F provide for less strict compliance with the ventilation standards for listed buildings, buildings in conservation areas and historic buildings that have a vapour permeable construction that both absorb and readily allows moisture to evaporate. We are also pleased to see an emphasis on taking professional conservation advice on the introduction of measures into historic buildings by requiring the advice of the local authority’s conservation officer to be taken.
IHBC response (add link from web site)
See The MHCLG Consultation document
More on the IHBC’s Consultations Committee
The IHBC constantly monitors Government Departments and other national and regional organisations for relevant proposed changes to legislation, policy and guidance. The Consultations Panel formulates responses to these documents on behalf of the IHBC.
See current consultations and past responses.
NB: The IHBC may not necessarily comment on all these consultations, but we are glad to hear opinions on them from both members and non-members.
