Domestic heating compliance guide: compliance with Approved Documents: L1A: New dwellings and L1B: Existing dwellings (2nd edition - December 2008)
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Abstract
An updated second tier document referred to in ADL1A and ADL1B as a source of guidance on the means of complying with the requirements of the Building Regulations for space heating systems and hot water systems. Concentrating on the conventional means of providing primary and secondary space heating and domestic hot water for dwellings in use in England and Wales. For new dwellings, guidance is provided on the design limits for building services systems referred to in ADL1A. For existing dwellings, guidance is provided on reasonable provision for the installation or replacement of controlled services as referred to in ADL1B.
History
Second tier document to Part L. Supersedes 1st edition, May 2006 (ODPM). Revised to correct issues concerning water hardness tables, replacement of hot water cylinders in existing gravity systems, minimum efficiencies of boilers, insulation of underfloor heating systems and solid fuel appliance categories.
ISBN
9781859462799
Subjects
- Building services
- Space heating/central heating
- Special subject areas
- Environmental issues/energy
Publisher History
Now known as the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. The Department for Communities and Local Government is a UK Government department that works to create thriving, sustainable, vibrant communities that improve everyone's quality of life. This includes housing, improving public services, regeneration, sustainability and the prevention of anti-social behaviour. They were formerly known as the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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