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Published on 15 th December 2021 and coming into force on 15 th June 2022, the government has set out its new requirements for Part L (conservation of fuel and power) of the Building Regulations and the supporting Approved Document for new dwellings in England.

Through our hub, we will report on the changes to Part L in England, as well as the regulatory requirements in Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland.

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For more information on the regulations, Pilkington UK has developed a dedicated Part L online hub, with the latest information on regulation changes and advice for installers on choosing compliant glass.

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Published as an early Christmas present to take effect on 15 th June 2022, we now know the new regulatory requirements for mitigating overheating in new residential buildings in England.

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Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, has launched an online hub dedicated to keeping building design industry professionals informed on the latest developments from the upcoming changes to Part L (conservation of fuel and power) of the building regulations in England.