Legislation

In April 2006 Part L of the Buildings Regulations (England and Wales) was revised to raise energy performance standards and reduce CO2 emissions.

Part L requires all new and existing buildings to be given an energy rating and for all new buildings to meet a minimum level of energy efficiency.

Current L1 Building regulations require, either 1 energy efficient light fitting per 25sqm for commercial property and 1 in 4 fixed luminaires in domestic installations.

Current Regulations applying to Fire Rated Downlights include Part B, C, E and L.

The New Edition of the Building Regulations apply from October 2010.