May 2010
Revisions to Building Regulations - New Documents Published

Continuing on the government’s path towards Zero Carbon Homes in 2016 the latest revisions to Part F (Means of Ventilation) of the Building Regulations reinforce the practices of Greenwood Airvac.
 
In line with the staged carbon emission reductions for new housing in the UK there are now two new design standards for air permeability which impact on the ventilation rates required;

 

- Dwellings with a design air permeability tighter than or equal to 5ach @ 50Pa
(default option – this assumes zero air permeability so the building is entirely reliant on purpose provided ventilation)

 

- Dwellings with a design air permeability more than 5ach @ 50Pa
(alternative option- this assumes an infiltration rate of 0.15ach, so the purpose provided ventilation requirement is less)

 

The most significant change to note however, is the introduction of the Domestic Ventilation Compliance Guide, a new associated document to ADF2010. Covering installation, inspection, testing, commissioning and, for the first time, provision of information to the end user (operation and maintenance). This takes a major step towards categorising ventilation as a controlled service within the home and ensuring Guaranteed Installed Performance. 

Here at Greenwood we are fully conversant with the Building Regulations and make it our business to be one step ahead of any revisions.

 

Our philosophy of progressive product design means that many of our products already meet the requirements set out in the revisions above, especially when combining the higher airflow rates that may well be required as a result of zero infiltration.

 

Our Centair, Unity and Fusion ranges for continuous ventilation comprise products for all types and size of new build dwelling. What’s more, they are all also top of class SAP Q eligible products which further reduce DER’s and add greater value to the home owner.

We have invested heavily in product development and have a strong commitment to ensure the high levels of efficiency and effectiveness of our products continue to benefit the homeowner and the planet throughout the product’s lifecycle.

We believe in a clear, straightforward approach to Building Regulations. So if you wish to benefit from our many years of experience and to put yourself ahead of the game on regulation change, then please register with us today to receive regular updates and advice. Click on the post it note on our home page - It just got simple!