On 4th October, 2010 new Part L Building Regulations come into force that will present significant challenges for building professionals. The regulations affect both domestic and non-domestic new built projects, as well as work on existing buildings.
The quick fixes
available in Part L 2006 like air and ground source heat pumps - or the
inclusion of a log burner - just won't work any more. Projects that passed
admirably in Part L 2006 - fail miserably in Part L 2010. You are going to need
help!
The regulations present a major step change in how the energy use of buildings
is determined as the government move towards their aspiration of zero carbon
buildings. A much more professional approach using calculated
values rather than defaults is needed - and at an early stage.
The site is administered by building surveyors, building engineers and energy assessors who understand buildings and have been extensively trained in the new Part L requirements, so you can be certain that you are only getting the best information. We will also cover Parts F and J where they are particularly impacted by Part L.
You will discover all the information you need to attain early
Part L compliance. For this reason, contact with your energy consultant will be
the first port of call at concept stage as calculations will be required on EACH
building before building regulation approval will be granted. Another advantage
of early contact with your energy consultant is the great assistance they can
offer at planning stage, where renewable elements are often required by local
policies before planning permission is granted.
There is a vast amount of information available on the Part L 2010 site, which
will be continually updated and expanded. You will be able to get tailored
advice either from the content itself, via the Forum, where other building
design professionals meet and will be pleased to share their knowledge and
experience or via our technical support ticket system. We truly have all the
answers - or if we don't, we will find out for you!
The site will develop over the coming months as
content is continually added to provide all the current information as it
unfolds. The Forum will provide discussion facilities where it will be easy to
get just the information you need for a particular problem.
So we can offer the best assistance and support it is necessary to restrict
access to Members Only.
All Founding
Pre-Launch Members
will have full access to the
entire site and all its facilities at pre-launch - all for a cost of under £5 a week. You can
easily unsubscribe at any time - but if you want to come back after the new
regulations come into force you'll find the cost has risen considerably!
We hope you enjoy the Part L 2010 site! - We'll see
you on the other side ...........