Latest articles on Building Regulations Part G 
Revised Building Regulations Part G focus on water efficiency, grey water harvesting and scalding prevention(20/07/2009)
Three really important issues are highlighted in the new revised Building Regulations Part G. Water Efficiency - from October this year Part G requires that all new build homes will need to meet a new minimum water efficiency standard of 125 litres per person per day. The current average consumption of water in the UK is around 150 litres per person. Bathroom manufacturers have been aware for a number of years that water efficiency is a key requirement and have been carefully developing produ... [more]
Thermostatic Mixing Valves can be retro-fitted in all homes to prevent scalding(14/07/2009)
Scalding by the uncontrolled temperature of bath water is deadly serious. In the future, baths in all new homes must be fitted with a Thermostatic Mixing Valve designed specifically to limit the temperature of hot water. The Bathroom Manufacturers Association has welcomed government announcement that will go a long way in reducing accidental deaths in the home. The new Building Regulations Part G, laid before parliament on 13th May 2009, are very good news. The new regulations herald a step c... [more]
Bathroom industry needs to prepare for significant changes in the UK Building Regulations(13/02/2009)
Sustainability and water efficiency are the current buzz words and the bathroom industry has been responding positively and quickly to the new demands from consumers and government for an eco-friendly approach to bathroom product design. Consumers are becoming more ‘eco-aware’. There has been much in the media about the effects of our very existence on the earth’s natural resources. The demand for water and energy efficient products, rainwater harvesting and grey water recycling equipment ha... [more]
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