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...

DCRP/26/02/PC - Engineering Recommendation G98 Issue 2 Amendment 1

This consultation seeks public feedback on Engineering Recommendation G98 (EREC G98), developed by the Energy Networks Association (ENA).

The proposed amendment seeks to facilitate the connection and operation of Plug-in Micro-generators, including plug-in Solar PV and plug-in Electricity Storage, while maintaining appropriate requirements for network safety, supply quality and operability.

Consultation proposal on changes to Approved Document B

The proposed updates to Approved Document B make targeted clarifications and technical improvements to fire safety guidance, including consolidating requirements for work on existing buildings and clarifying when the guidance applies, particularly regarding combustible structural elements.

The changes also update terminology to “specialised housing” with enhanced alarm coverage (minimum Category LD1), introduce revised guidance on roofs including photovoltaic panels, and increase fire resistance requirements for open-sided car parks to improve overall safety and consistency.

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Status: Public comments open until 1 July 2026

For more information, contact:

technical@eca.co.uk