It is a requirement for Building Regulation compliance that a SAP energy assessment (Standard Assessment Procedure) is carried out to demonstrate Part L compliance for residential buildings prior to Building Control sign off.
Often local authorities require a minimum reduction in CO2 emissions over and above Building Regulations from either improvements in fabric efficiency OR the use of Low or Zero Carbon Technologies.
Whether your project is a brand new dwelling, an extension to an existing dwelling or the
conversion of an existing building, then SAP calculations are needed to satisfy Building Regulations.
SAP Calculations for New Build Dwellings
Encon Associates are able to calculate the Dwelling Emission Rate (DER) and the Dwelling Fabric Energy Efficiency (DFEE), both of which are benchmarked against the current standards set out in Approved Document Part L in order to comply with Building Regulations.
SAP Calculations for Extensions
Encon Associates are able to undertake SAP Calculations for extensions if the amount of glazing is over 25% of the total extension area in order to comply with Building Regulations and determine the amount of heat loss that will occur.
SAP Calculations for Conversions
Encon Associates are able to undertake SAP assessments for conversions to demonstrate compliance with the requisite U-values as stipulated by Part L of Building Regulations.
Additional Services
We provide a number of services specifically designed to help mitigate commonly required planning conditions, support pre-application requirements, planning conditions, and planning objections and refusals.
