<p>The government has published the long awaited consultations for changes to several sections of the Building Regulations - including Part L - as well as proposed changes to the Building Control system. </p><p> </p> <p></p> <p>The Part L changes include proposals for tighter carbon dioxide emission standards for new homes and requirements for additional energy efficiency improvement to existing homes when extensions are built. </p><p> </p> <p></p> <p>There are also proposed changes to Part P, on electrical safety in dwellings, and Parts A, B, C. K, M and N. </p><p> </p> <p></p> <p>The draft Building Control changes are aimed at, among other areas, improving the private sector Approved Inspector arrangements and strengthening enforcement. </p><p> </p> <p></p> <p>The Part L consultation ends on March 27, one month earlier than the other consultations which run to April 27. </p><p> </p> <p></p> <p>The consultations are at <a href="http://www.communities.gov.uk/corporate/publications/consultations/">www.communities.gov.uk/corporate/publications/consultations/</a> </p><p> </p> <p></p> <p><strong>SEMINAR ON CONSULTATIONS</strong> </p><p> </p> <p></p> <p><strong>In assocation with NHBC and HBF, </strong><em><b>Housebuilder </b></em><strong>is running a one day seminar on the Building Regs, Building Control and SAP consultations with DCLG speakers. To book go to <a href="http://www.house-builder.co.uk/">www.house-builder.co.uk</a> £85+VAT HBF members/NHBC builders, £120+VAT others</strong> </p><p> </p> <p></p>