{"id":40219,"date":"2023-11-22T13:23:04","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T13:23:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cookbrown.co.uk\/?p=40219"},"modified":"2023-11-22T13:24:13","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T13:24:13","slug":"what-do-the-new-2023-building-regulations-mean-for-building-developers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cookbrown.co.uk\/what-do-the-new-2023-building-regulations-mean-for-building-developers\/","title":{"rendered":"What do the New 2023 Building Regulations Mean for Building Developers?"},"content":{"rendered":"

What do the New 2023 Building Regulations Mean for Building Developers?<\/h1>\n

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Making sure you stay up to date with the latest regulations on building development is important to ensure that your projects are fully compliant with government regulations. This leads to more sustainable buildings, better living conditions and all-round improvements to the buildings you design and make.<\/p>\n

The expert team at Cook Brown Building Control are here to help guide you through the new changes to building regulations for developers. In this article we\u2019ll discuss what the new regulations are, how they might affect you, and how best to ensure you\u2019re upholding them.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a building owner or developer who\u2019s worried about the new regulations or needs an approved inspector to oversee your project\u2019s compliancy, don\u2019t hesitate to contact us today<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What are the 2023 Building Regulations?<\/h2>\n

The 2023 Building Regulations are an update to the 2010 Building Regulations, coming in the form of several Approved Documents. They are intended to target a number of different aspects of building development including ventilation, energy performance, and more.<\/p>\n

There are four main parts of the Building Regulations taking effect during 2023:<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Part O<\/h3>\n

Part O<\/a> of the changes to the building regulations revolves around \u2018overheating\u2019. One of the key change in this regulations places a limit on the amount of heat gain from solar energy a house should expect during summer months. It also considers passive and physical ways of improving ventilation as well as limiting the glazed areas depending upon orientation, area and location.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Part S<\/h3>\n

Part S<\/a> refers to \u2018electric vehicle charging\u2019. While it doesn\u2019t always require new or existing builds to include a charging point, it is instead about ensuring the building is futureproofed to allow for such a thing to be installed later down the lines.<\/p>\n

This might include the infrastructure of the building, the cables being laid down so it can be installed in the future, or simply fitting the build out with a charging station.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Part F<\/h3>\n

Part F<\/a> of the changes is in regards to \u2018ventilation\u2019.\u00a0Window replacements and installations should include trickle vents, allowing for continued ventilation when the windows are closed. This improves the overall circulation of air at all times.<\/p>\n

The main goals of these changes are to protect and improve the health of a building\u2019s residents, while simultaneously reducing the risk of mould and pollutants.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Part L<\/h3>\n

Finally, Part L<\/a> is in reference to the \u2018conservation of fuel and power\u2019. This means ensuring the heat sources and insulation are appropriate for the building.<\/p>\n

There are several factors to consider within these regulations to limit heat gain and loss, including:<\/p>\n