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Building for air Tightness and General Requirements

The Building Regulations Approved Document requires that new build developments, must be built with airtightness in mind with a focus on the conservation of fuel and power. For more details, call us on 01476 870504.<br><br>Visit our website: https://www.ashbyenergy.co.uk/building-for-air-tightness-and-general-requirements<br>

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Building for air Tightness and General Requirements

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  1. Ashby Energy Assessors Limited 01 Building for Air Tightness and General Requirements https://www.ashbyenergy.co.uk

  2. Ashby Energy Assessors was established in 2007 to help businesses satisfy their obligations relating to the then newly introduced legislation associated with reducing carbon emissions and energy usage. 02 About us https://www.ashbyenergy.co.uk

  3. 03 Benefits of Air-tight Buildings • Lower running costs through reduced heat loss. • Fewer defects. • Reduced condensation. • Improved comfort. • Reduced carbon emissions. https://www.ashbyenergy.co.uk

  4. Local Authority: Consultants / Specifier: Client / Developer / Funder Responsibilities 04 https://www.ashbyenergy.co.uk

  5. 05 Local Authority • Receive notification of the intended work. • Proceed to check drawings. • Issue planning and building regulation approvals. • Receive copies of the approved inspectors report, should one be appointed. https://www.ashbyenergy.co.uk

  6. Client / Developer / Funder: 06 • Apply for planning and building regulations approval. • An agreement of sale / lease with tenant or purchaser may be in place. • Have a duty / agreement with a funding party. • Enter into warranties with design team, contractor / sub-contractor, and funder. https://www.ashbyenergy.co.uk

  7. 07 Consultants / Specifier: • Take account of the statutory acts, building regulations, and Approved Documents. • Ensure the building complies with both planning and building regulations' requirements. • Consider buildability and compatibility of materials and methods of construction. • Ensure the building is built in accordance with the contract documents. https://www.ashbyenergy.co.uk

  8. Building Regulations 08 Air permeability testing is required as a means of demonstrating that airtight targets used in energy calculations have in reality been achieved as part L of compliance with construction regulations. In England and Wales, airtightness testing has been mandatory for almost all new buildings since 2006. https://www.ashbyenergy.co.uk

  9. The company was formed by our Senior Assessor Glenn Shewan, a trained engineer, who identified the need for an energy assessment organisation that can offer clients a complete package. https://www.ashbyenergy.co.uk

  10. 15 Address Melton Mowbray LE14 3HQ, United Kingdom Work with us Email info@ashbyenergy.co.uk Contact number https://www.ashbyenergy.co.uk 01476 870504

  11. Thank You

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