The April 2006 deadline for the implementation of the revised Part L of the Building Regulations has now happened.
The CIBSE North East Committee thought it would be useful to collect together a few web-links that may help out anyone trying to become familiarised with the New Part L Regulations.
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IMPORTANT MESSAGE:
PART L 2006: BUILDING REGULATIONS (CONSERVATION OF FUEL AND POWER)
Approved Documents
The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) has become aware of a number of errors in the versions of Parts L1A, L1B, L2A and L2B which were published on the ODPM Website on 15 March 2006. These inaccuracies have now been amended and the definitive versions were placed on the ODPM Website on 31 March 2006.
If you downloaded Parts L1A, L1B, L2A and L2B between 15 and 31 March 2006, it is essential that you revisit the site to download the definitive versions and also refer to marked up versions to view the specific corrections made.
This link takes you to the Part L area of the
Department for Communities and Local Government website:
(Formerly The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) website)
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/professionals/en/1115314110382.html
Part L Web-Links:
CIBSE National website:
http://www.cibse.org/index.cfm?action=showpage&pageID=579&TopSecID=16
CIBSE Part L and F Conference webcast
CIBSE held a major conference on the latest amendments to Parts L and F of the Building Regulations (Energy Efficiency and Ventilation) on 8/9 November 2005, Mermaid Conference Centre, London.
Watch the conference from your Computer:
http://www.cibse.org/index.cfm?action=showpage&pageID=544&TopSecID=5
Department for Communities and Local Government website:
(Formerly The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) website)
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/professionals/en/1115314110382.html
2006 Part L Approved Documents.
Also:
The following documents referred to in the 2006 Part L Approved Documents are in the process of being published by NBS:
- Low or Zero Carbon Energy Sources: Strategic Guide
- Domestic Heating Compliance Guide
- Non Domestic Heating, Cooling and Ventilation Compliance Guide
- The National Calculation Methodology for determining the energy performance of buildings Part 1: A guide to the application of the SBEM and other approved calculation tools for Building Regulations purposes
Mid Career College website:
http://www.midcareercollege.co.uk/
SBEM Practical Application to meet the new Building Regulations Part L2
Click for Detailed Programme (the PDF takes about 1 min at 56k).
In Newcastle on Thursday 9 July 2006 @ University of Newcastle.
Complying with the new Building Regulations Parts L2 & F
Click for Detailed Programme (the PDF takes about 1 min at 56k).
In Newcastle on Tuesday 6 June 2006 @ University of Newcastle.
New & Existing Dwellings - Complying with the new Building Regs L1 & F
Click for Detailed Programme (the PDF takes about 1 min at 56k).
In Newcastle on Friday 9 June 2006 @ University of Newcastle.
BRE - Building Research Establishment
Simplified Building Energy Model (SBEM) Training and Competent Persons Certification
http://www.bre.co.uk/energyrating/page.jsp?sid=567
BSRIA Website
http://www.bsria.co.uk/press/?press=304
The New Official Publisher of the Building Regulations:
http://www.thebuildingregs.com/appDocs/appDocL.asp
National Home Energy Rating scheme (NHER) which was set up by National Energy Services has launched a new website (April 2006) called "Play the Regs". It is a free interactive website that offers people in the construction industry the opportunity to see what combination of measures will pass or fail the new April 2006 Building Regulations (England and Wales) Part L for new dwellings.
The tool was developed by NHER scheme in association with the Construction Products Association (CPA). It allows the user to change 15 difference parameters and key criteria on two generic house types (a four bed detached house and a two bed mid-floor flat), and then to see an instant pass or fail under the new Part L carbon targets..
http://www.playtheregs.com/
