APPROVED DOCUMENT L2A – 2010 EDITION

a)

Places of worship

b)

Temporary buildings with a planned time of use , 2 years (but not portable/ modular buildings with a planned service life exceeding this)

c)

Workshops with low energy demand

d)

Stand alone buildings < 50m²

a)

BER <= TER

b)

CO2 emission calculations using SBEM required before work starts on site, and should contain information to enable checks to be carried out on site (e.g. details of construction and their calculated u-values).

c)

As-built CO2 emission calculations required max 5 days after completion, together with any changes to the spec high-lighted

d)

EPC issued by an accredited assessor and accompanied by an energy performance report also required on completion (Reg. 17E).

e)

Modular buildings – even if less than 2 years on site, TER/BER still required if buildings have a planned service life > 2 years.

f)

Shell and core developments – details provided of info required at each stage.

a)

Limiting u-values (area-weighted, so some parts of the element can be of a lower standard – but no lower than 0.7 and 0.35 for walls and roofs respectively) – but do not use as acceptable minimums or building may not comply with TER!)

b)

Energy meters required

a)

Ensure this has been checked as part of submission by energy assessor.

a)

Continuity of insulation – accredited construction details

b)

Pressure testing required if building exceeds 500m² – max allowable 10. Option not to test on smaller buildings, but use value of 15.

c)

Check air leakage of duct-work

d)

Commissioning certificates required before completion certificate can be issued (Reg. 20C)

a)

Operating and maintenance instructions to be given to user – Building Log Book.