National calculation methodology (NCM) modelling guide for non-domestic buildings in Scotland. 2022 edition. V1.1 - August 2022

Publication Year

2022

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Provides guidance for complying with building regulations and applying the calculation methodology used for non-domestic buildings under standards 6.1 and 6.9 of the 2022 Non-domestic Technical Handbook. Indicates the main changes introduced with the 2022 NCM guide and looks at a notional building, detailing glazing types, building fabric, HVAC systems, auxiliary energy, lighting power density, then looks at the actual building and building fabric, lighting, energy, ventilation, shell buildings, modular and portable buildings and extensions to the insulation envelope. Also covers solar gains and energy performance certificates.

Document History

Version 1.2 issued February 2023. Partially replaces National calculation methodology (NCM) modelling guide for non-domestic buildings in Scotland. 2015 edition. V1.2 - April 2018 (ScotGov, 2018). Building Standards Division. Applies to Scotland only. This guidance is applicable to work that is subject to a building warrant submitted on or after 1 December 2022. Version 1.0 - published June 2022 - Initial issue in support of the 2022 revision of section 6 (energy) of the Scottish building regulations. Version 1.1 - published August 2022 - Tables 7 and 8 and paragraph 72 updated to align efficiency of heating in HN notional building to match natural gas specification.

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