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Building Regulations

Inquiry

The Communities and Local Government Committee decided to carry out an inquiry into the operation of the Building Regulations so far as they apply to electrical and gas installation and repairs in dwellings, including houses in multiple occupation. The Committee published its report in March 2012.

Inquiry follow-up:

The Committee has been following-up on its recommendations and conclusions of this inquiry particularly in relation to the Government's review of Part P (electrical safety) of the Buildings Regulations. It took oral evidence from the Government on 11 February 2013 and from the Electrical Accreditation bodies on 2 September and has received related written evidence and correspondence.

Follow up oral evidence session s

Follow up written evidence

Further information:

Work news

Follow up to the Committee's 2012 report on building regulations

Communities and Local Government Committee questions electrical accreditation bodies on building regulations

Clive Betts responds to the Government’s announcement on Building Regulations

18 December 2012

DIY store electrical equipment should warn to use registered electricians

Building Regulations report to be published

MPs to hold first evidence session for Building Regulations inquiry

20 February 2012

Contact us

Email: hclgcom@parliament.uk
Phone: 020 7219 1975 (general enquiries) | 020 7219 7556 (media inquiries)
Address: Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA