Cecilia Keaveney (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail)
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Question 1327: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has satisfied himself that heating and safety requirements are on a par with other EU countries; his views on whether over-regulation is affecting the competence of industry here, in particular the hospitality industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24254/05]

Dick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The national building regulations govern construction standards for new buildings and for existing buildings which are materially altered, including hospitality premises. Part B of the regulations deals with fire safety and part J deals with heat producing appliances.

The regulations are reviewed periodically and take account of emerging harmonised European standards for construction materials, products and systems. The review process includes public consultation on draft building code amendments and all comments received are taken into account, in consultation with the broadly based Building Regulations Advisory Body.

My Department has no record of representations from the hospitality industry regarding the minimum standards prescribed by the building regulations.