The Building etc. (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2025
27 May 2025
Amends/Commences:
• The Building Regulations 2010
• The Building (Registered Building Control Approvers etc.) (Wales) Regulations 2024
Comes into force: 1st July 2025
Jurisdiction: Wales
Updated requirements on infrastructure for electronic communications (Part R) in new buildings containing at least 1 residential unit will apply to works starting after 1st July 2025. Works notified before 1st July 2025 and starting before 1st July 2026 are exempt.
The functions of registered building control approvers (RBCAs) are extended to include inspections and checks of infrastructure for internet connection.
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