Conservation of fuel and power: Approved Document L, Volume 1 — Dwellings

O N L I N E V E R S I O N R43 Regulation 43: Pressure testing This section deals with the requirements of regulation 43 of the Building Regulations 2010. Regulation Pressure testing 43. (1) T his regulation applies to the erection of a building in relation to which paragraph L1(a)(i) of Schedule 1 imposes a requirement. (2) W here this regulation applies, the person carrying out the work shall, for the purpose of ensuring compliance with regulation 26 and regulation 26A and paragraph L1(a)(i) of Schedule 1— (a) ensure that— (i) pressure testing is carried out in such circumstances as are approved by the Secretary of State; and (ii) the testing is carried out in accordance with a procedure approved by the Secretary of State; and (b) s ubject to paragraph (5), give notice of the results of the testing to the local authority. (3) T he notice referred to in paragraph (2)(b) shall— (a) r ecord the results and the data upon which they are based in a manner approved by the Secretary of State; and (b) b e given to the local authority not later than seven days after the final test is carried out. (4) A local authority are authorised to accept, as evidence that the requirements of paragraph (2)(a)(ii) have been satisfied, a certificate to that effect by a person who is registered by Elmhurst Energy Systems Limited or the Air Tightness Testing and Measurement Association in respect of pressure testing for the air tightness of buildings. (5) W here such a certificate contains the information required by paragraph (3)(a), paragraph (2)(b) does not apply. NOTE: Where the building control body is an approved inspector, see regulation 20 of the Building (Approved Inspectors etc.) Regulations 2010 (as amended). Intention In the Secretary of State’s view, the requirements of regulation 43 are met, when a dwelling is erected, by carrying out pressure testing in accordance with paragraphs 7.2 to 7.4 and 7.6 to 7.8. In the Secretary of State’s view, results from a pressure test must be used to show that work complies with both of the following. a. Regulations 26 and 26A of the Building Regulations, in accordance with paragraphs 7.5 to 7.7. b. The requirements of Part L1(a)(i) of Schedule 1 to the Building Regulations, in accordance with paragraphs 7.1 and 7.5. Building Regulations 2010 Approved Document L Volume 1, 2021 edition 51 O N L I N E V E R S I O N