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Building Regulations (Review) Bill [HL]

A Bill to make provision for a review of the Building Regulations 2000 with regard to the installation of automatic fire suppression systems in new residential premises.

Originating House

House of Lords

Parliament last updated

2 May 2012

In Plain English

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This bill asks Parliament to review the Building Regulations 2000 to consider whether automatic fire suppression systems should be installed in new homes. It would assess if such systems should be required or encouraged and how any changes could be put into practice. The bill originated in the Lords and is now being considered in the House of Commons, where it is at the 2nd reading.

Key Points

  • Proposes a formal review of the Building Regulations 2000 focused on automatic fire suppression systems in new residential premises.
  • If the review recommends changes, it could lead to amendments to the Building Regulations 2000 and related guidance.
  • Originated in the Lords and has completed its stages there; it is currently at the 2nd reading in the Commons.
  • Aims to improve fire safety in newly built homes with implications for builders, developers and local authorities.

Progress

The bill has completed its stages in the Lords and has moved to the Commons, where it is currently at the 2nd reading. If it progresses, it would move through Commons stages (committee, report, and third reading) before possibly becoming law.

Who is affected?

Homeowners and prospective home buyersBuilders and developersConstruction industry workersLocal authorities and housing associationsFire safety professionalsInsurers and lenders

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingLords

26 May 2010

2nd readingLords

22 Oct 2010

Committee stageLords

4 Mar 2011

Report stageLords

29 Mar 2011

3rd readingLords

5 Apr 2011

1st readingCommons

27 Apr 2011

2nd readingCommons
Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Building Regulations (Review)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill was not moved for debate on 27 April 2012. The order to read the Bill a second time lapsed. There is no indication when the Bill will progress further.

Documents (3)

Bill 181 2010-12 (as brought from the Lords)
BillCommons
28 Apr 2011
Amendment to be moved in Committee as at 7 February 2011
Amendment PaperLords
8 Feb 2011
Bill 7 10-11
BillLords
27 May 2010

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.