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| Regulations at a glance | ||||
| England and Wales | Scotland | Northern Ireland | ||
| Regulation | Current edition | Future changes | Regulation | Regulation |
| Part A Structure | 1992 edition, fourth impression (with amendments) 1994, further amended 2000 | Consultation on changes complete | Part C Structure | Part D Structure |
| Part B Fire safety | 2003 edition came into effect 01/03/2003 | 11/01; new guidance expected late 2003 | Part D Structural fire precautions | Part E Fire safety |
| Part C Site preparation and resistance to moisture | 1992 edition, second impression (with amendments) 1992, further amended 2000 | Consultation on changes complete 02/02; new guidance expected 12/02 | Part E Means of escape from fire, facilities for firefighting and means of warning of fire | Part C Preparation of site and resistance to moisture |
| Part D Toxic substances | 1992 edition, amended 1992, further amended 2000 | Consultation completed 03/03. Amendments expected late 2003 | Part G Preparation of sites, resistance to moisture and resistance to condensation | Part B Materials and workmanship |
| Part E Resistance to the passage of sound | 1992 edition, second impression (with amendments) 1992, further amended 2000 | None imminent | Part B Fitness of materials | Part G Sound insulation of dwellings |
| Part F Ventilation | 1995 edition, amended 2000 | New guidance for all residential buildings expected 1 July 2003, except for new dwellings due 01/04 | Part H Resistance to transmission of sound | Part K Ventilation |
| Part G Hygiene | 1992 edition, second impression (with amendments) 1992, further amended 2000 | Review expected 2003 | Part K Ventilation of buildings | Part P Sanitary applications and unvented hot water storage systems |
| Part H Drainage and waste disposal | 2002 edition | Review expected summer 2004 | Park M Drainage and sanitary facilities | Part J Solid waste in building |
| Part J Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems (previously known as heat-producing appliances) | 2002 edition | None imminent | Part R Storage of waste | Part N Drainage |
| Part K Protection from falling, collision and impact | 1998 edition, amended 2000 | None imminent | Part F Combustion appliance installations and storage of liquid and gaseous fuels | Part L Heat-producing appliances and liquefied petroleum gas installations |
| Part L1 Conservation of fuel and power in dwellings | 2002 edition | None imminent | Part J Conservation of fuel and power | Part F Conservation of fuel and power |
| Part L2 Conservation of fuel and power in buildings other than dwellings | 2002 edition | Further revisions around 2005 | Requirements integrated into relevant parts | Part R Access and facilities for disabled persons |
| Part M Access and facilities for disabled people | 1999 edition, amended 2000 | Further revisions around 2005 | Part V Glazing | |
| Part N Glazing – safety in relation to impact of opening and cleaning | 1998 edition, amended 2000 | Amendments due 2004 | ||
| Part P Electrical safety | None imminent | |||
| Part Q Electronic communications Services (broadband) | Consultation closed 09/02. New guidance expected 2004 | |||
| Part S Security systems | Consultation complete June 2003 | |||
| Part T Telecommunications systems | 1999 edition, amended 2000 | Consultation expected | ||
| Regulation 7 Materials and workmanship | Consultation expected | |||
| Other Scottish regulations None imminent | ||||
| Part P Miscellaneous hazards | ||||
| Part S Access to and movement within buildings, and protective barriers | ||||
| Part N Electrical installations and aids to assist the hard of hearing | ||||
| Part Q Access and facilities for dwellings Part A General | ||||
| Other Northern Irish regulations | ||||
| Part H Stairs, ramps and guarding | ||||