Air Testing in Luton LU1: Mulberry Close

About Our Service

Compliance 4 Buildings were instructed to provide compliance services for a detached new build property in Mulberry Close, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1.

As the property is a detached new build, Building Control had requested an Air Testing and Ventilation Testing. Compliance 4 Buildings also provided SAP Calculations and Water Calculations. The air flow rate was noted on the supplied SAP Calculations. Approved Document Part L, Part G and Part F were adhered to at Mulberry Close.

Compliance 4 Buildings complete solution for building compliance was utilised fully by the contractor at Mulberry Close. The range of services allowed the contractor to work efficiently in the build reducing cost and saving time.

Summary

Air Testing (Approved Document L)
Ventilation Testing (Approved Document F)
SAP Calculations (Approved Document L)
Water Calculations (Approved Document G)
New Build Property

Project Info

Location:

Mulberry Close, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1

Completed:

2020

Services:

Air Testing, Ventilation Testing, SAP Calculations, Water Calculations

Air Permeability Testing ensures the building meets or exceeds the air permeability rating specified in a design stage SAP or SBEM Calculation. Maintaining a high level of air tightness within a building helps with energy efficiency. For example: air entering and escaping a building can lead to lost heat and cold draughts. Any dwellings that are not tested are subject to an increased result of +2 m3/h/m2 based on the average result for those that have been tested for plots of the same layout. For Further Information click Air Testing.

The Building Regulations outline that all residential new builds and some conversions need a ventilation test. Ventilation Testing is required to ensure developers are achieving the right balance between air tightness, energy efficiency and ventilation. Therefore, this will ensure a house is a healthy environment with plenty of fresh air. For Further Information click Ventilation Testing.

SAP calculations are only necessary for residential properties. SAP Calculations are required by Part L (England & Wales), Section 6 (Scotland), Part F1 (Northern Ireland) of building regulation standards. These documents are concerned with the conservation of fuel and power. In England, your SAP calculations measure two elements; the Dwelling Emission Rate (DER) and Dwelling Fabric Energy Efficiency (DFEE). For Further Information click SAP Calculations.

Water efficiency is measured in litres per person. To comply with Part G of The Building Regulations, a property must show that its water targets will not exceed 125 litres per person per day. Some local authorities will set lower targets, especially in London and the South (The London Plan). For Further Information click Water Calculations.