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ART506 Dissertation 2019. Anthony Gwynne . 115 • ADC 2004 with 2010 amendments will be reviewed and integrated as part of ADL • ADL1B 2014 with 2016 amendments- the review is driven by the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive adopted in 2002 for new buildings to have zero carbon by 2020 • Welsh revision is at early stages of review next meeting 9 th July will go for public consultation in Sep 2019 and will last for about 1 year • REG 7 2013 – May be reviewed as part of Hackett report into Grenfell Tower tragedy. 3. How do you decide which AD’s to review? BSTM - • The depth of review depends on resources and what is topical- for example now its fire and energy (Approved Documents B and L) • If there are changes in England, the Welsh Ministers will look at it and see if it’s a benefit to Wales. Most of the AD’s follow England except sprinklers • If a subject crop up time and time again they will look at it. 4. TG- How do you review? BSTM - • Building Regulations Technical Working Group review the regulations and Approved Documents. The working group consists of technical representatives from a broad range of backgrounds and professions. (This list is confidential). • Building Regulations Advisory Committee (BRAC) will advise Welsh Ministers of the technical working groups findings. • Welsh Minsters will advise what to review based on BRAC recommendations and resources (which is limited as is a small team) 5. TG- Who do you consult? BSTM - • There is a public consultation for 12 weeks, which include: • Professional administrations (for example RICS, CIOB etc) • Have a chat with the director of the BRE