Bristol DEA is adept at finding alternative solutions to problems that arise due to time, cost or site constraints for Code and SAP which although may not conform to the general conventions of minimum elemental U-values, through the skilled use of the Trade-off allowance produce guaranteed compliance in accordance with building regulations part L1a & L1b. This approach if utilised effectively can not only reduce time and cost of a design but quickly and effectively rectify design faults on completion.
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You are required to commission SAP calculations to fulfil requirements of the Building Regulations Part L for Energy Rating of Dwellings which applies to all newdwellings, conversions and some extensions with excess glazing.
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If you do any New build work or convert an existing home which creates (or combines) a separate dwelling that has heating, hot water or air conditioning, after your designs are approved for SAP you are required to provide an OC-EPC for the home on completion.
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All new homes are required to have a Code certificate demonstating which level (0-6) of the Code has been achieved on completion within the Home information Pack. Miminum Levels of the Code is often a strict condition of planning consent.
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As part of demonstrating compliance under Part L1a of building regulations most new build dwellings are designed to and require upon completion an airtightness test of the building envelope. Consultation with contractors prior to construction can save costly remedial work.
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When you require clarity from the miles of Red tape to make an informed decision, design or specification consultation with relevance to SAP, Airtightness and Code level commitments or General energy conservation advice in relation to the built environment.
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