Guidance

For Part L compliancy, you now must provide a boiler that has as high an efficiency rating as can be practically installed. Generally for domestic situations, consider the best ‘SEDBUK’ rating. For non­domestic properties, consider the best ‘Minimum Heat Generator Seasonal Efficiency’.

• Building Regulations Part L 2006 – Guidance Document L1A – new dwellings
• Building Regulations Part L 2006 – Guidance Document L2A – not dwellings
• Building Regulations Part L 2006 – Guidance Document L2B – not dwellings
• BRE – Building BREEAM Rating
• IES – CIBSE accredited Building Regulations Part L Compliancy Software
• CIBSE – TM22 Energy Assessment and Reporting Method
• CIBSE – The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive Briefing
• CIBSE – AM12 Small Scale CHP
• CIBSE – TM29 HVAC Strategies for Airtight Buildings
• CIBSE – Guide Book B
• CIBSE – OPUS (Web and Book format)
• BSJ – Biomass CPD Collection – September 2005
• DCLG – Low or Zero Carbon Energy Sources – Strategic Guide – May 2006
• DCLG – Non Domestic Heating, Cooling Ventilation Compliance Guide – May 2006
• ESTBP – CE29 – Domestic Heating by Oil – 2005
• ESTBP – CE30 – Domestic Heating by Gas – 2005
• Air Infiltration and Ventilation Centre – TN AIVC 45 1994
• BSRIA – TN 11/86 – Selection of Air to Air Heat Recovery
• BSRIA – Technical Appraisal 1/93
• Barbour Guide – Heat Recovery February 2006
• AECB – Gold and Silver Energy Performance Standards for Buildings. www.aecb.net
• Carbon Trust – The Energy Technology List – www.eca.gov.uk
• Carbon Trust – Enhanced Capital Allowance – www.eca.gov.uk
• Carbon Trust – Loans – www.eca.gov.uk
• Carbon Trust – Sorption Dehum – www.carbontrust.co.uk
• European Union – Energy Performance of Buildings Directive – 2003
• SEDBUK rating for Domestic Boilers
• BSRIA – Boiler Testing and Certification Tests
• Barbour Briefings – www.barbour.info/BarbourInfo/Products+A-Z
• OXE – Oxera Consulting – Report R – Policies for energy efficiency in the UK household Sector – Report for DEFRA