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Part L Revisions - VoltiBULLETIN November 2009 - CPD accredited

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Part L of the Building Regulations is the document that sets standards on building energy efficiency for England and Wales. Following a lengthy review and the Government's consultation paper setting out proposals for changes, revised Regulations set out the proposed changes to Part L (Conservation of Fuel and Power) and Part F (Means of Ventilation) that are planned to come into force in 2010. This VoltiBULLETIN examines the issues and likely changes.

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Part L Building Regulations - Revisions - CPD accredited - VoltiBULLETIN November 2009

12 November 2009

James Hunt
Managing Editor

Part L of the Building Regulations is the document that sets standards on building energy efficiency for England and Wales. Following a lengthy review and the Government's consultation paper setting out proposals for changes, revised Regulations set out the proposed changes to Part L (Conservation of Fuel and Power) and Part F (Means of Ventilation) that are planned to come into force in 2010. This VoltiBULLETIN examines the issues and likely changes.
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Question: For reasons of energy efficiency, and for other reasons, we are installing high frequency (HF) lighting fittings as standard in all new buildings and as replacements for damaged or worn-out fittings in older properties. My problem is that people are not switching lights off, so that they burn 24/7. I would like information on a lighting control PIR system that works. Have you knowledge of any?
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VoltiBULLETIN - November 2009 - relating to Part L Revisions has been been certified as suitable for CPD purposes by the Construction CPD Certification Service.
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... this month's practical snag and its solution from the NICEIC
Wiring at consumer units and distribution boards

Conductors must be clearly identified by position or labelling at a distribution board or consumer unit.

Sometimes it is found that the neutral or protective conductors of outgoing circuits have been indiscriminately connected at a consumer unit or a distribution board. This can lead to danger if, as a result, an incorrect neutral for example, is disconnected.

More on wiring at consumer units and distribution boards
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