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Offering practical advice on how to achieve a reasonable level of air tightness in dwellings.
The Government’s national calculation methodology for assessing water efficiency in new dwellings.
The aim is to recognise the level of sustainability already achieved by the building regulations.
This guide has been used to check that non-standard constructions / as builts meet the regulations.
Focuses on sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency covering England and Wales.
Part L1B
Conservation of fuel and power in Existing Dwellings
Guidance for work to existing dwellings including alterations, conversions and extensions.
In recent decades we have enjoyed better standards of cleanliness and more water-using appliances.
Part E
Resistance of the Passage of Sound
Why are the new standards in Part E necessary? They are designed to improve modern living.
Home energy use is responsible for 28% of UK carbon dioxide emissions contributing to climate change.
Inadequate sound insulation can impair health, allowing noise to disrupt normal life.
The purpose is to limit sound transmissions to a level that will not threaten the health of occupants.
It is the law to provide an Energy Performance Certificate for all new and newly built homes.
Part L2B
Conservation of fuel and power
Applies to existing buildings other than dwellings including alterations, conversions and extensions.
The next step in encouraging the sustainable design and construction of all new buildings.
For the limitation of thermal bridging and air leakage in low and medium domestic types.
Intended to assist the construction industry to comply with the performance standards of Regulations.
Ensure that effective measures for the conservation of fuel and power are incorporated.
Part L2A
Conservation of fuel and power in new buildings other than dwellings.
Approved document for buildings that support the energy efficiency requirements of regulations.
Part F
Means of Ventilation
It's important to ensure that sufficient ventilation is provided to remove harmful pollutants.
Part L1A
Conservation of fuel and power IN NEW DWELLINGS
Guidance for compliance with the Building Regulations for building work to New Dwellings.
Part L1B
Conservation of fuel and power in Existing Dwellings
For work carried out on existing buildings other than dwellings including alterations and extensions.
Thermal Bridging And Airtightness
Enhanced Construction Details
Information and guidance relating to thermal bridging for use with Enhanced Construction Details.
Part L2B
Conservation of fuel and power
Guidance for work to existing buildings including alterations, conversions and extensions.
Part L1A
Conservation of fuel and power IN NEW DWELLINGS
Guidance for compliance for building work carried out that applies to New Dwellings.
Examples and specifications for full refurbishment and works on individual elements.
To ensure that effective measures for the conservation of fuel and power are incorporated.
Part L2A
Conservation of fuel and power in new builds other than dwellings
Fuel and power in new buildings other than dwellings support the energy efficiency requirements.
Improving sustainability of developments whilst helping address the impact of climate change.
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