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Code for Sustainable Homes. 11 th May 2010 Planning and Regeneration. Code for Sustainable Homes. Introduction to the Seminar Ruth Bamford Head of Planning and Regeneration. A Brief Introduction to the Code. Matthew Weatherill Building Control Surveyor. The Code – What is it?.
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Code for Sustainable Homes 11th May 2010 Planning and Regeneration
Code for Sustainable Homes Introduction to the Seminar Ruth Bamford Head of Planning and Regeneration
A Brief Introduction to the Code Matthew Weatherill Building Control Surveyor
The Code – What is it? • Assessment of the environmental and social sustainability of new homes. • National standard covering 9 key areas: • Energy and CO2 emissions (36%) • Water use (9%) • Materials (7%) • Surface water run-off (2%) • Waste (6%) • Pollution (3%) • Health and well being (14%) • Management (10%) • Ecology (12%)
The Code – How is it Monitored? • Administered (enforced) through the planning (development control) process. • Certificates are required in HIPs • Produced By an Independently Accredited Code Assessor (Accredited By BREEAM or STROMA) • Paid for by the applicant/developer • Design Stage assessment • Post Construction Review including site visit and evidence gathering
The Code – Typical design Features Energy • High levels of insulation • Low air permeability • Low carbon heat sources such as ground/air source heat pumps and wood pellet boilers • Designs that reduce solar overheating • MVHR • Solar water heating • Photovoltaic cells • Energy saving appliances • Home office provision
The Code – Typical design Features Water Use • Rainwater harvesting • Greywater re-cycling • Water saving WC’s, washbasins, washing machines, dishwashers, showers, smaller baths! Materials • A-rated from BRE’s green guide • Responsibly sourced • Re-cycled
The Code – Typical design Features Surface water run-off • Rainwater harvesting • Attenuation systems • Soakaways (where feasible) • SUDS Waste • Space for recycling facilities • Composting facilities • Construction site waste management plan Pollution • Avoiding GWP products • Reducing of NOx from heating
The Code – Typical design Features Health and Wellbeing • Good natural lighting • Sound insulation • Private space • Accessibility and adaptability (lifetime homes) Management • Guidance for occupants • Security Ecology • Impact on bio-diversity • Improving ecology of site where possible
The Code - Levels Level 0 – • Nil Rated Certificate for HIPs • Mandatory April 2008 • Energy and CO2 as Building Regulations part L 2006 standards Level 1 – • Energy and CO2 10% improvement over Building Regulations • Water usage equal to part G 2010 standards Level 2 – • Energy and CO2 18% improvement over Building Regulations
The Code - Levels Level 3 – • Likely to be mandatory October 2010 • Many planning departments already asking for this level including Redditch BC • Energy and CO2 25% improvement over 2006 Building Regulations; equal to 2010 part L standard? • Water usage 12% less than part G 2010 standards
The Code - Levels Level 4 - • Likely to be mandatory 2013 • Energy and CO2 44% improvement over 2006 Building Regulations Level 5 - • Energy and CO2 100% improvement over 2006 Building Regulations Level 6 – • Likely to be mandatory 2016 • “Zero Carbon” • 33% improvement in water efficiency
The Code – where to find more information www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/professionals/buildingregs/sustainablehomes www.stroma.com www.breeam.org www.communities.gov.uk/thecode www.bre.co.uk/greenguide
The Code Any Questions?