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Consultations & Drafts for Public Comments (DPCs)

ECA encourages all Members to get involved in public consultations and drafts for public comments (DPCs). The comments that Members provide make a huge difference in how legislation and Standards are developed. All comments are considered, and appreciated.

What is a draft for public comment (DPC)?  

A draft for public comment is an early version of a document—such as a standard or bill—that is shared with the public to invite feedback before finalisation. This process allows for diverse viewpoints to be heard promoting transparency, encourages inclusive participation, and improve the quality and robustness of the final document.

For technical DPCs - BSI, the UK's National Standards Body (NSB), develops standards with a dedicated panels of experts, within technical committees. Every public comment BSI receives on a draft standard is considered by the relevant panel of experts and BSI staff and the final published standard is updated as appropriate.

This is an opportunity for Members to be the difference, make an impact and become change makers. View the latest consultations and DPCs you can contribute to below...

PAS 3652:2026 Household heat batteries – Performance characteristics – Method for measurement

PAS 3652:2026 Household heat batteries – Performance characteristics – Method for measurement - code of practice, is currently out for DPC.

 

ECA would encourage all Members involved in manufacturing and test houses as well as installers and specifiers to read and comment where appropriate.

 

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Status: Public comments open until 19 April 2026.

 

For more information contact: 

technical@eca.co.uk

Building Regulations – Approved Document B: Fire Safety

Building Safety Regulator (BSR), Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) have issued a consultation proposal on changes to Approved Document B: Fire Safety.

 

These changes include small but important technical changes to guidance, a newly introduced threshold when combustibe elements of structure are used and revised and updated guidance on external wall systems and balconies.

 

Read more and have your say

Status: Public comments open until 17 June 2026.

 

For more information contact: 

technical@eca.co.uk

See how your comments impacted past consultations:

The Future Homes and Buildings Standards: 2023 consultation
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Delivering a smart and secure electricity system: implementation
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Building regulation
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The Electrical Safety Standards for Private Tenancies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024
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NI Call for Evidence on Renewable Energy
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