I intend to amend the building regulations later this year. Part B of the First Schedule to the Regulations sets out the requirements in relation to fire precautions to be provided for in the design and construction of new buildings. Guidance in relation to compliance with these requirements is contained in Technical Guidance Document B, published under article 5 of the regulations. Houses designed and constructed in accordance with this document must be fitted with smoke alarms. It is planned to publish a revised version of the document by the end of the year which will contain more explicit provisions in relation to the installation of smoke alarms.