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Further economic and analytical support for proposals to amend the Building Regulations in 2013
Posted on: 2 January 2013
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The purpose of this research project was to provide information to help inform impact assessments of potential changes to the building regulations in 2013. It also investigated the impact of other changes to the building regulations that are not currently being taken forward.
Simplifying the provisions of Part B2 of the building regulations
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This final impact assessment sets out the proposed changes to the provisions of requirement B2 of the building regulations relating to internal fire spread (linings).
Consolidation and simplification of Parts M, K and N of the building regulations
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This final impact assessment sets out proposed changes to Parts K (protection from collision falling and impact), Part M (access to and use of buildings) and Part N (glazing) of the building regulations and provides analysis of the associated costs and benefits.
Building Regulations Part P: electrical safety in dwellings: Impact assessment
Posted on: 2 January 2013
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This final impact assessment sets out the proposed changes to Part P of the building regulations and provides an analysis of the associated costs and benefits.
Overheating in new homes: a review of the evidence
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This report reviews the information and evidence on overheating from the perspectives of housing and health issues. It looks at the parameters that might be used in the definition of overheating, including possible threshold temperature levels, and also features analysis of BRE investigations into overheating in homes.
Sanctuary in the city? Urban displacement and vulnerability in the Gaza Strip
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This report illuminates the consequences of upheaval generated by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict for the citizens of Gaza. Based on hundreds of interviews with the enclave’s residents, and those tasked with assisting them, the research demonstrates that the military tactics deployed in ‘Operation Pillar of Defence’ are just one of many factors that generate the displacement, loss of shelter, livelihoods and life that are all too frequently the price paid by civilians caught up in conflict. The authors offer a series of recommendations to national entities; international governments and donors; international humanitarian and development organisations.
Recast of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
Posted on: 2 January 2013
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The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive is an EU measure designed to tackle climate change by reducing the amount of carbon produced by buildings. The requirements of the Directive were implemented on a phased basis by the Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007. Key requirements were: energy performance certificate to be produced on the sale, rent or construction of a building; display energy certificate to be produced and displayed in large public buildings; and air conditioning equipment above a certain size to be inspected regularly. Changes have been made to the regulations, to transpose the requirements of a recast of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive in England and Wales. The main requirements were introduced on 9 January 2013.
Demographic change and local development: Shrinkage, regeneration and social dynamics
Posted on: 2 January 2013
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This report highlights the issues faced by local areas against the backdrop of policies or planning models that have directed local development in the past decades.
Housing in later life: Planning ahead for specialist housing for older people
Posted on: 2 January 2013
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A consortium of housing providers has launched a toolkit to help local authorities plan for housing an ageing population. It is designed to highlight the benefits of specialist housing for older people and to encourage planners to join up housing, planning and social care policies.
Community Infrastructure Levy: guidance
Posted on: 2 January 2013
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This guidance sets out the main procedures local authorities need to follow when introducing and operating the Community Infrastructure Levy.
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