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Cambs survey proves enforcement of Part L
Enforcement of Building Regulations for the Conservation of Fuel and Power (Part L) 18.25% is running a close second behind Structure (Part A) 22.47% and ahead of Fire (Part B), recent research from LABC Cambridgeshire shows

Government must send a cler signal on energy efficiency, to property sector says UKGBC
The UK Green Building Council has urged the government to phase out the least energy efficient buildings by 2020 and to roll out Display Energy Certificates (DECs), which give an A-G rating on energy use, to all commercial buildings immediately.

Justice prevails in Belfast nightclub means of escape case
A nightclub in Belfast had its original fine of £100 raised to £2,500 by the Divisional Court after Belfast City Council challenged the 'leniency' of the original sentence by way of judicial review. This case sends out a strong signal to all entertainment licensees who don't comply with the terms of their licence, and should encourage other authorities to consider similar action

Lift case highlights enforcement farce
Rick Riding, Principal Building Control Surveyor at Blackpool Borough Council, highlights some of the farcical legal constraints local authorities face in attempting to enforce the Building Regulations, in this case a change in use to a building.