Building Regulations

The Building Regulations - Compliance and Guidance

What are building regulations?

Building Regulations ensure that new buildings, conversions, renovations and extensions in both the domestic and commercial realms are going to be safe, healthy and high performing.

Detailed regulations cover specific topics including: structural integrity, fire protection, accessibility, energy performance, acoustic performance, protection against falls, electrical and gas safety. They also lay standards for drainage, ventilation, protection against the ingress of water and protection against contamination including methane and radon gas. 

The Building Regulations are defined by the English and Welsh Governments and have accompanying guidance documentation to help architects, builders and all trades people to complete jobs to a professional and safe standard.

Ashby Energy Assessors LTD provide consultation, compliance and guidance services on Building Regulations:

• Part C - Condensation Risk
• Part E - Passage of Sound
• Part F - Ventilation
• Part G - Water Efficiency
• Part L - Conservation of Energy
• Part L1A – New Build Dwellings
• Part L1B – Highly Glazed Extensions
• Part L1B – Material Change of Use
• Part L2A – New Build Commercial
• Part L2B – Highly Glazed Extensions
• Prat L2B – Material Change of Use

We make assessments based on data taken from site visits and provided information from architects, builders and professionals from all areas of the built environment.

Assessments of energy performance we undertake include:

• Domestic Energy Performance Certificates (SAP)
• Commercial Energy Performance Certificates (SBEM) (DSM)
• Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES)
• Air Conditioning Inspections
• Display Energy Certificates

Aspects of thermal modelling that we calculate and assess include:

• Building Modelling utilizing Design Builder Software
• Heating and Cooling Load Calculations
• Thermal Bridging Psi Value Calculations
• Condensation Risk Analysis

Building testing and on-site services include:

• Domestic Air Tightness Testing
• Commercial Air Tightness Testing
• Smoke Testing
• Ventilation Testing and Commissioning
• Sound Insulation Testing

Energy and Environmental Assessments include:

• BREEAM
• Home Quality Mark
• London Plan
• Energy and Sustainability Statements
• Environmental Noise

Additionally we offer CPD on a wide range of aspects of building regulations and testing.

Please have a look at the services we provide and do not hesitate to get in touch.