The new Building Regulations are now available for review, coming into force 01 October 2010.
Conservation of fuel and power is split into four parts, and can be found at the following link:
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/professionals/buildingregs/technicalguidance/bcconsfppartl/bcconsfppartlappdoc/
Some of the Main Changes Include:
1. CO2 Emissions The major change is the requirement for a further 25%
reduction in buildings’ CO2 emissions.
2. Solar Gain Consideration should be given toBS8206-2 Code of Practice for Daylighting
3. CO2 calcs need to be given to Building Control before
the start building work and afterwards for follow up.
4. Commissioning: A new requirement has been added requiring a commissioning plan to be prepared and submitted to the Building Control Body with the design stage TER/ BER calculations
5. U Values The majority of the minimum standards such as fabric U values and air
permeability requirements remain generally unchanged.
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