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Part L2A: Conservation Of Fuel And Power In New Buildings Other Than Dwellings
In these days of fuel conservation, protection of the ozone layer and prevention of global warming, it is worth reflecting on the fact that half of the power consumed in this country is through the heating of buildings. This requirement ensures that adequate thermal insulation standards are achieved and efficient controls of energy use are provided in new buildings other than dwellings.
 
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Approved Document L2A: Conservation of fuel and power (New buildings other than dwellings) (2006 edition) (PDF 322 Kb)
 
Archived Copies
 
Approved Document L2 - 2002 edition
Valid: 1st April 2002 - 5th April 2006
The requirement in this edition was:
L1 - Conservation of fuel and power
 
 
Approved Document L2: Conservation of fuel and power in buildings other than dwellings (2002 edition) (PDF 402Kb)
 
Approved Document L - 1995 edition
Valid: 1st July 1995 - 31st March 2002
The requirement in this edition was:
L1 - Conservation of fuel and power
 
 
 
 
Approved Document L - 1990 edition
Valid: 1st April 1990 - 30th June 1995
The requirement in this edition was:
L1 - Conservation of fuel and power
 
 
 
 
Approved Document L - 1985 edition
Valid: 11th November 1985 - 31st March 1990
The requirement in this edition was:
L2 & 3 - Resistance to the passage of heat
L4 - Heating system controls
L5 - Insulation of heating services
 
 
 
East & South Cheshire Building Control 2007