Legislation
01/06/2010
Titon looks to the future with new Building Regulations
Manufacturer believes latest development will lead to energy efficient ventilation.
24/05/2010
Building Regulations demand carbon monoxide (CO) alarms
Changes to legislation, due to take effect later this year, will demand the installation of CO alarms in the same room as a new or replacement fixed solid fuel heating appliance.
07/05/2010
Vent-Axia welcomes the “step change” in Building
New move will drive the adoption of low carbon ventilation as an industry standard.
06/04/2010
Rethinking new regulations
Kidde highlights the proposed changes to Building Regulations Part J, which will require carbon monoxide (CO) alarms in some homes.
29/03/2010
Staff on hand to advise on Part G
Alan Stevenson, trading director at Plumb Center explains about the forthcoming changes to Part G of the Building Regulations and how members of staff will be available to offer customers advice on how to comply.
15/03/2010
Overcoming issues to meet the directive
Baxter McIvor, commercial manager at Corus Tubes, reflects on the regulation requirements of the Construction Products Directive and Pressure Equipment Directive and explores how they apply to H&V products.
22/01/2010
Playing havoc with the oil supply chain
New European bio-fuel rules could harm oil-fired boilers, warns Worcester, Bosch Group.
11/12/2009
A glowing legislation guide
Glow-worm issues installer information on legislation and new technologies – free.
27/11/2009
Industry left bewildered over delay
Part G hits European stumbling block, says Peter Ferguson, managing director of Trianco
23/11/2009
Call for freeze on new small business laws until election
Forum of Private Businesses urges move to allow for review of red tape.
16/10/2009
Construction industry left reeling over proposed changes
Bibby warns proposed PAYE changes will stifle recovery for the construction industry
25/09/2009
Getting up-to-speed for 2010
Steve Mongan, head of marketing at Xpelair Ventilation Solutions, outlines what installers need to know to ensure they are up-to-speed
21/08/2009
Sentinel welcomes Part L's renewable discussions
‘Cleaning and protection’ of renewable systems in Part L1 consultation paper welcomed by water treatment specialist.
14/08/2009
APHC tempers Part G welcome with a warning
Association warns installers to avoid cutting corners in order to keep costs down.
06/08/2009
F Gas refrigerants warning for Scottish firms
Regulation change means it is now illegal to work with refrigerants without certificate.
12/06/2009
Heat Pumps to reduce EU consumers’ heating and cooling costs
They are also predicted to massively contribute to the EU’s target of 20% renewable energy.
14/05/2009
Government turns down the heat in British bathrooms
Enhanced hot water safety and efficiency measures for all new homes.
17/04/2009
Businesses unprepared for forthcoming emissions bill
Most businesses are unprepared for the forthcoming Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) regulation, according to independent specialist environmental consultancy, Envos.
16/04/2009
The bad boy in the bathroom
The UK bathroom industry is governed by many British and European standards, and rightly so. Some specifically relate to the performance of the product and one in particular, EN997:2003, is extremely important. Here the BMA explains why.
