To provide for the amendment of the Building Regulations 2000 to make it a requirement to install an automatic fire suppression system in new residential premises.
<p>The Building Regulations (Amendment) Bill proposes that all new residential premises must be fitted with an automatic fire suppression system. </p><p><br><strong>Key areas</strong></p><ul><li>The Bill would amend the Building Regulations 2000, SI 2000/2531, to make it a requirement that new residential premises are built with automatic fire suppression systems.</li></ul><ul><li>The requirement would apply to England and Wales only.</li></ul>