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| Regulations at a glance | ||
| England and Wales | ||
| Regulation | Current edition | Future changes |
| Part A Structure | 1992 edition, fourth impression (with amendments) 1994, further amended 2000 | Consultation on changes complete 09/01; new guidance expected late 2002 |
| Part B Fire safety | 2000 edition, amended 2000 | Consultation on changes complete 02/02; new guidance expected 12/02 |
| Part C Site preparation and resistance to moisture | 1992 edition, second impression (with amendments) 1992, further amended 2000 | Review being considered |
| Part D Toxic substances | 1992 edition, amended 1992, further amended 2000 | None imminent |
| Part E Resistance to the passage of sound | 1992 edition, second impression (with amendments) 1992, further amended 2000 | Consultation on changes complete 04/01; new guidance expected summer 2002 |
| Part F Ventilation | 1995 edition, amended 2000 | Consultation on proposed changes expected in 2003 |
| Part G Hygiene | 1992 edition, second impression (with amendments) 1992, further amended 2000 | Review being considered |
| Part H Drainage and waste disposal | 2002 edition | None imminent |
| Part J Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems (previously known as heat-producing appliances) | 2002 edition | None imminent |
| Part K Protection from falling, collision and impact | 1998 edition, amended 2000 | None imminent |
| Part L1 Conservation of fuel and power in dwellings | 2002 edition | Further revisions around 2005 |
| Part L2 Conservation of fuel and power in buildings other than dwellings | 2002 edition | Further revisions around 2005 |
| Part M Access and facilities for disabled people | 1999 edition, amended 2000 | Further revisions around 2003 |
| Part N Glazing – safety in relation to impact of opening and cleaning | 1998 edition, amended 2000 | None imminent |
| Part P Electrical safety | Initial consultation under way, responses due 09/02 | |
| Part S Security systems | Consultation expected around 2003 | |
| Part T Telecommunications systems | 1999 edition, amended 2000 | Consultation expected around 2003 |
| Regulation 7 Materials and workmanship | None imminent | |
| Regulations at a glance | |||
| Scotland | Northern Ireland | ||
| Regulation | Regulation | ||
| Part C | Structure | Part D | Structure |
| Part D | Structual fire precautions | Part E | Fire safety |
| 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 G | Preparation of sites, resistance to moisture and resistance to condensation | Part B | Materials and workmanship |
| Part B | Fitness of materials | Part G | Sound insulation of dwellings |
| Part H | Resistance to transmission of sound | Part K | Ventilation |
| Part K | Ventilation of buildings | Part P | Sanitary applications and unvented hot water storage systems |
| Park M | Drainage and sanitary facilities | Part J | Solid waste in building |
| Part R | Storage of waste | Part N | Drainage |
| Part F | Combustion appliance installations and storage of liquid and gaseous fuels | Part L | Heat-producing appliances and liquefied petroleum gas installations |
| Part J | Conservation of fuel and power | Part F | Conservation of fuel and power |
| Requirements integrated into relevant parts | Part R | Access and facilities for disabled persons | |
| Part V | Glazing | ||
| Other Scottish regulations | |||
| 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 | |||