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Building Regulations 2000: Approved Documents L1A Conservation of fuel and power in new dwellings (2010 edition) (includes amendment slip dated October 2010)

Publication Year

2010

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Deals with the following requirement; L1A Conservation of fuel and power in new dwellings.

Document History

Came into effect 1 October 2010 and replaces the 2006 edition (ODPM). Changes introduced by this 2010 edition include: legal requirements - tightening up of energy efficiency provision exemption for extensions, new requirement for CO2 emission rate calculations under regulation 17C to be submitted to the Building Control Body prior to building work starting. Technical guidance changes include use of SAP 2009 to calculate annual CO2 emission rates for completed dwellings, the notional dwelling targets now include a zero rate for party wall heat loss, secondary heating is counted in the annual CO2 emission rate only when provided for and credit is allowed wherever low-energy lighting is installed, a strengthening of reasonable limits for building fabric and services performance specifications, revision to guidance for thermal bridging at construction joints, guidance for limiting heat loss from swimming pool basins in new dwellings and guidance relating to presenting evidence demonstrating compliance with energy efficiency requirements and highlights key features critical to achieving annual CO2 emission rate targets. Includes index. Please note that an Amendment Slip is attached within this PDF Approved Document. This outlines the regulation numbering changes between the 2000 Regulations and the 2010 Regulations.

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Department for Communities and Local Government

Now known as the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. The Department for Communities and Local Government is a UK Government department that works to create thriving, sustainable, vibrant communities that improve everyone's quality of life. This includes housing, improving public services, regeneration, sustainability and the prevention of anti-social behaviour. They were formerly known as the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

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