Insertion of regulation 44ZA into the Building Regulations

10. After regulation 44 (commissioning) insert—

“Commissioning in respect of a system for on-site electricity generation
44ZA.—(1) This regulation applies to building work in respect of a building in relation to which paragraph L2 of Schedule 1 imposes a requirement, but does not apply to the provision or extension of any system for on-site electricity generation where testing and adjustment is not possible.

(2) Where this regulation applies the person carrying out the work must, for the purpose of ensuring compliance with paragraph L2 of Schedule 1, give to the local authority a notice confirming that the system for on-site electricity generation has been commissioned.

(3) The notice must be given to the local authority—

(a)not later than the date on which the notice required by regulation 16(4) is required to be given; or
(b)where that regulation does not apply, not more than 30 days after completion of the work.”.