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• Rationalisation of Parts K, M and N of the Building Regulations in England: Consultation stage impact assessment

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Summary

This Impact Assessment sets out proposed changes to Parts K (Protection from collision falling and impact), Part M (Access to and use of buildings) and Part N (Glazing) of the Building Regulations and provides analysis of the associated costs and benefits.

The proposals involve rationalising areas within existing guidance which overlap or are duplicated, and will result in the repeal of Part N completely, with guidance from Part N and Part M consolidated in a new version of Part K of the Building Regulations.

The proposals are not intended to make changes to technical requirements but will simplify compliance and reduce confusion and complexity for Industry.

This Impact Assessment is a supporting document for Section one of the 2012 Building Regulations consultation, which can be found below in the "Related publications" section.

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Related publications

• 2012 consultation on changes to the Building Regulations in England: Section one - Introduction to the consultation package and proposals on Parts A, B, C, K, M and N, Access Statements, security, Changing Places toilets and Regulation 7

  • Published: 31 January 2012
  • Closing date: 27 April 2012
  • Site: Planning, building and the environment