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SAP calculations perform a vital role in the design of residential developments, conversions and some extensions in the UK and are essential for passing Building Regulations.
Aside from it being a legal requirement, however, this post aims to uncover further reasons why SAP calculations are so important.
Read on to find out more…
SAP stands for Standard Assessment Procedure and is a measure of a building’s energy efficiency. Unlike an SBEM calculation, which focuses solely on commercial properties, SAP calculations are based on residential developments, conversions and some extensions. When a residential building has passed an SAP assessment, an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is generated. An EPC is a legal requirement and unless a building has one, it won’t get signed off by building control.
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A high priority within the building industry is to find ways to create greener, more sustainable developments. As a result, energy efficiency is a high priority in the UK.
Energy assessments are carried out to ensure that new buildings are:
When we complete an SBEM calculation we provide an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) to demonstrate compliance.
There are several criterions for Part L2A of the UK’s Commercial Building Regulations in order to pass an SBEM calculation which we will explore now.
It’s important to note that this is not a one-size-fits-all approach, but there are key areas that can make improvements to your results and are common across most non-domestic building types.
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A Simplified Building Energy Model (SBEM) calculation must be completed to prove a new commercial building is compliant with Part L Building Regulations.
Every new building with a heating system will need to be assessed to check energy efficiency against current Government emission targets.
If you’re building a dwelling, such as houses or apartment blocks, it needs its own SAP calculation, whereas any building that isn’t a dwelling will require an SBEM calculation.
In simple terms, an SBEM calculation will be needed for all non-domestic, new-build properties.
Read on to find out more…