The Welsh government has published an amended version of its regulatory guidance for building fire safety. It includes the requirements to fit sprinklers in all new houses and flats (apartments) from 1 January 2016. The population of Wales, at 3 million, is about 5% of that for the United Kingdom. About 7,000 new dwellings are built in Wales each year. To read and download the guidance, click AD B Volume 1 Wales