Article by CIBSE Journal
Changes to part L of the building regulations have finally been announced by the government with the new amendments set to come into effect in October this year.
The new Part L 2010 will tighten up emission standards for new homes and non domestic buildings The changes form part of the governments drive for every new home built from 2016 to be net zero carbon with all new buildings reaching the zero carbon standard from 2019.
The amendments to Part L will increase the minimum levels of energy efficiency for building fabric and services, so that the CO2 reduction targets cant be met through the use of renewable s alone.
Similar measures will apply to new work on existing buildings and will cover extensions and conversions, fabric renovations, replacement windows and boilers.
