Building Control (Amendment) Bill

The Building Control (Amendment) Bill aims to amend the Building Control Act 1989 for the following purposes:

It enhances energy efficiency measures for existing buildings, specifically targeting energy-intensive buildings to improve their energy performance.
New sections introduce mandatory energy audits and improvement plans for Type 1 buildings identified as energy-intensive, with defined procedures for compliance and reporting.
The bill establishes a framework for monitoring energy use and mandates owners to submit periodic reports on energy consumption.
A new environmental sustainability score (ES score) will replace the existing Green Mark score to assess building sustainability more effectively.
Additional provisions regulate energy auditors and outline the responsibilities of building owners following energy audits, including penalties for non-compliance.

The Building Control (Amendment) Bill aims to amend the Building Control Act 1989 for the following purposes:

It enhances energy efficiency measures for existing buildings, specifically targeting energy-intensive buildings to improve their energy performance.
New sections introduce mandatory energy audits and improvement plans for Type 1 buildings identified as energy-intensive, with defined procedures for compliance and reporting.
The bill establishes a framework for monitoring energy use and mandates owners to submit periodic reports on energy consumption.
A new environmental sustainability score (ES score) will replace the existing Green Mark score to assess building sustainability more effectively.
Additional provisions regulate energy auditors and outline the responsibilities of building owners following energy audits, including penalties for non-compliance.

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