Use of current SAP 2012 software to assess the impact of the published changes for new homes within section 6 of the Domestic Technical Handbook for 2015

Scottish Government, 2014
Use of current SAP 2012 software to assess the impact of the published changes for new homes within section 6 of the Domestic Technical Handbook for 2015 Download document

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Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Abstract

Provides interim guidance for the use of SAP 2012 software for Scottish TER calculations and for use with the 2015 Energy standards for new dwellings.

History

Building Standards Division. Supporting guidance for Section 6 (Energy). SAP 2012 software was introduced in England in April 2014 and in Wales in July 2014. This guide shows how the software available elsewhere in the UK can be used to manually create a Scottish TER and thereafter a DER for the proposed dwelling.

Subjects

  • Legal issues and management
  • Building control
  • Thermal insulation
  • Building types
  • Housing/residential facilities
  • Special subject areas
  • Building control, Scotland
  • Environmental issues/energy
  • Energy efficiency/Energy Management

Publisher History

The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. It is responsible for most of the issues of day-to-day concern to the people of Scotland, including health, education, justice, rural affairs, and transport. Previously known as the Scottish Executive.

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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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