Building Regulations (Amendment) Bill [HL]
In progressCurrently at: Report stage in the Lords.
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Long title
To provide for the amendment of the Building Regulations 2000 to make it a requirement to install an automatic fire suppression system in new residential premises.
Summary
<p>The Building Regulations (Amendment) Bill proposes that all new residential premises must be fitted with an automatic fire suppression system. </p><p><br><strong>Key areas</strong></p><ul><li>The Bill would amend the Building Regulations 2000, SI 2000/2531, to make it a requirement that new residential premises are built with automatic fire suppression systems.</li></ul><ul><li>The requirement would apply to England and Wales only.</li></ul>
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading· Lords
19 November 2009 – 19 November 2009
- 2nd reading· Lords
15 January 2010 – 15 January 2010
- Committee stage· Lords
5 March 2010 – 5 March 2010
- Report stage· Lords
22 March 2010 – 22 March 2010
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 553.