Correspondence

Introduction of third party certification schemes and simplification of schedule 3: circular 01/14

This circular announces the introduction of third party certification schemes for electrical work in dwellings and simplification of schedule 3.

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021)
• Published: 14 March 2014

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Circular 01/2014: The Building Act 1984, Building Regulations 2010

Ref: ISBN 9780117541474

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Details

The purpose of this circular is to:

• draw attention to the Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (SI 2014/579) and the changes they make to the Building Regulations 2010

• announce the authorisation of third party certification schemes for electrical work in dwellings.

The changes made by these regulations apply in England and to excepted energy buildings in Wales. These amendment regulations come into effect on the 6 April 2014.

Published 14 March 2014