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Zero Carbon for New Non-domestic Buildings: Consultation on Policy Options
24 February 2010
This consultation sets out proposals for working towards the Government's ambition that all new non-domestic buildings should be zero carbon from 2019, with the public sector leading the way from 2018.
NHS Car Parking: Consultation on Improving Access for Patients
5 January 2010
This consultation seeks views on the implementation of free NHS hospital car parking for inpatients.
RE: CQC Consultation on Registration Requirements
5 October 2009
The 'CQC Consultation on Registration Requirements' has been considered by HefmA members and their views are reflected in this response.
The transitional arrangements for the non-domestic rating revaluation 2010 in England - Consultation paper
24 September 2009
The next business rates revaluation takes effect from 1 April 2010. The purpose of the revaluation is to maintain fairness by ensuring rateable values are based upon up to date rental values. The revaluation does not raise extra revenue but some rate bills will rise and some will fall. The Government will introduce transitional arrangements to phase in large changes in individual rate bills arising from the 2010 revaluation. This consultation paper considers the shape of those transitional arrangements.
Consultation draft - HTM 05-03: Part M: Guidance on the fire safety of atria in healthcare buildings
25 August 2009
This Health Technical Memorandum sets out recommendations and guidance for fire safety of atria in healthcare buildings. It should not be quoted as if it were a specification, and any claims of compliance should be carefully examined to ensure they are not misleading.
Consultation on proposed amendments to Planning Policy Statement 25: Development and Flood Risk
12 August 2009
This consultation seeks views on proposed amendments clarifying aspects of the spatial planning policy on development and flood risk. These amendments would affect the application of the policy to essential infrastructure, including water and sewage treatment works, emergency services facilities, bulk storage facilities, wind turbines and the identification of functional floodplains.
Proposed Changes to Part L and Part F of the Building Regulations: A Consultation Paper
30 June 2009
This consultation sets out the proposed changes to Part L (Conservation of Fuel and Power) and Part F (Means of Ventilation) of the Building Regulations that are planned to come into force in 2010.
The consultation also proposes a range of measures, including a strategy for training and dissemination, designed to further improve the levels of compliance and performance in buildings.
The consultation closes on the 17 September 2009.
Click to download the following items:
Covering letter: Proposed changes to Part L and Part F of the Building Regulations consultation
Volume 1: Proposals for amending Part L and Part F of the Building Regulations
Volume 2: Proposed technical guidance for Part L
Volume 3: Proposed technical guidance for Part F
List Of Principal Organisations Consulted: Part L and F Consultation paper.
Response form: Proposed Changes to Part L and Part F of the Building Regulations: A Consultation Paper
HTM 08-02 - Consultation Draft
26 May 2009
This document will eventually supersede and replace HTM 2024 (published in 1995).
The Department is seeking your comments and suggestions on the attached draft before it goes for publication in August/September.
I would be grateful if you could return your comments to me by Friday 19th June 2009, using this comment form below:
Comment form
If you have any queries about the consultation process, please don't hesitate to contact me.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Many thanks
Alison McCree
HefmA National Secretary
Email: alison.mccree@cddft.nhs.uk
Decontamination in Primary Care Dental Facilities
6 March 2009
This consultation has been launched to gather thoughts on the emerging evidence around the effectiveness of decontamination in primary care dental practices and the possibility of prion transmission through protein contamination of dental instruments.
Health Technical Memorandum 01-01 Decontamination of reusable medical devices Parts B, C and D
17 March 2009
Part B – Additional management guidance and common elements
This consultation document has been produced as a best practice guide on the use of decontamination equipment used to reprocess reusable medical devices.
Health Technical Memorandum 01-01 Decontamination of reusable medical devices Parts B, C and D
17 March 2009
Part C – Sterilizers
This consultation document has been produced as a best practice guide on the use of decontamination equipment used to reprocess reusable medical devices.
Health Technical Memorandum 01-01 Decontamination of reusable medical devices Parts B, C and D
17 March 2009
Part D – Washer-disinfectors and ultrasonic cleaners
This consultation document has been produced as a best practice guide on the use of decontamination equipment used to reprocess reusable medical devices.
