Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she is taking steps to raise awareness of the new building regulations coming into effect from October 2024.

Legislation was laid in Parliament in May 2024 to update the Building Regulations 2010 by setting out toilet requirements in new non-domestic buildings in England. Statutory guidance supporting these changes was also published (Approved Document T). These changes came into force on 1 October 2024.

At the time legislation was laid, circular letters were sent on behalf of the Secretary of State informing local authorities, heads of building control and approved inspectors of the upcoming changes to the Building Regulations. These can found on GOV.UK. A formal response to the consultation was also published on GOV.UK alongside impact assessments.