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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...

Late payments consultation

The Department for Business & Trade has opened a consultation seeking views on a package of proposed legislative measures to address late, long and disputed business to business payments.

 

Learn more about the consultation >

With the launch of this new consultation, ECA has developed a template response to help Members input in it. All you need to do is download ECA's template, copy and adapt to your business and then send. It's that easy!

 

Download the template here >

Status: Consultation closes on 23 October 2025

 

You can then either complete the consultation via:

Building Regulations consultation

The Welsh Government is seeking views on plans to improve energy efficiency standards in new and existing homes and buildings.

 

Learn more about the consultation >

Status: Consultation closes on 17 November 2025

 

The consultation refers to the impacts of changes to Building Regulations Part L (conservation of fuel and power). This also includes changes to:

- Part F (Ventilation), and

- Part O (Overheating) of the Building Regulations, and

- associated Approved Document guidance

 

If you would like further guidance, please contact the ECA Technical Team who are happy to provide support and input into your responses:

 

Contact the Technical Team

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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