The new Building Regulations requirements take the next step to contributing to reducing carbon emissions in new dwellings as we continue on the road towards Zero Carbon Homes (2016).

• With the increased focus on reducing dwelling emission rates, ventilation is becoming increasingly crucial within the living environment.
  
  

The introduction of two air permeability rates with the default as zero infiltration means that across all dweling types ventilation rates will increase and be 100% provided through the installed ventilation system. This means that some ventilation metholodigies may be more suitable than others to achieve compliance easily.

Importantly, the new Approved Document F also sets out a path for ventilation to become a ‘controlled service’ within a dwelling.

For the first time the ventilation regulations are shifting from ‘design only’ to include onsite installation testing and commissioning by a compentent person. Alongside ADF2010, the Domestic Ventilation Compliance Guide has also been published (an associated dcoument to ADF) which also highlights the importance of correct operation and regular maintenence.

ADF2010 therefore falls into three areas for discussion:
If you want to download ADF 2010 which comes into effect on 1st October 2010, please click here

If you would like to know more about the new associated document,
The Domestic Ventilation Compliance Guide - please click here

Download our Building Regulations 2010 document here
It’s a quick overview of the changes and impacts of the new documents with working examples.