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New Building Regulations 2010
The new Building Regulation revisions (Part F, Part J and Part L) are to be introduced on 1st October 2010. Amongst many changes is the next step in the move towards zero carbon development, with Part L 'Target Emission Ratings' (TERs) moving to approximately 25% less than under previous regulations for both domestic and non-domestic properties.
Coles Knapp are well prepared for the new regulations, which involves new versions of the calculation software we use for the heat loss calculations, and are happy to offer advice to clients on the changes.
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Staggered Implementation for Domestic Properties
One key factor announced by CLG is the deferment of On Construction (domestic) EPCs under the new methodology (called SAP2009) until 27th March 2011. This effectively means any new building regulations submission after 1st October 2010 will be under the new regulations (and the Part L submission will prepared with SAP2009 and have to meet the new targets), but the EPC (which is prepared on completion of the dwelling) on any property completed prior to 27th March 2011 will be prepared on the previous version (SAP2005). This could result in two sets of calculations on some properties. This date of 27th March 2011 is set to tie in with a new version of the software for EPCs on existing dwellings (RdSAP).
This does not affect non-domestic properties where there will be one change to the new software (and calculation methodology) for both Building Regulation submissions and EPCs on 1st October 2010.
The new targets represent new challenges for designers and developers.
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