The new regulations aim to encourage energy efficiency. By 2050, greenhouse gas emissions from buildings must be net zero, which means the average home will produce between 75 and 80% less carbon dioxide than a current house.
Part F and Part L are closely linked. Both will introduce a change in heating and ventilation specifications. The new regulations are designed to reduce carbon emissions and will focus on energy efficiency. New homes will need to be airtight and thermally efficient.
To achieve good indoor air quality, Part F recommends advanced ventilation solutions. These include continuous mechanical extract ventilation, recirculating ventilation, and heat recovery. Natural ventilation will only be allowed in dwellings with a design air permeability greater than five m3/(m2/h). Further, there will be additional standards for recirculating ventilation systems and the mandatory installation of CO2 monitors.
Moreover, trickle vents will be required in replacement windows. Finally, ventilation guidelines will require attenuating background ventilators, and a new method to make sure ventilation isn’t compromised during energy efficiency improvements.
The new regulation for the building industry is being revised by the government. The proposed changes to Part L and F are a step in the future of energy efficiency standards. Future homes standard will be introduced by 2025 and aim to future-proof new homes with low carbon heating systems and high fabric efficiency standards.
Part F building regulations will incorporate amendments to approved documents and a new approved document Part O. Part O and Part S will cover overheating and electric car charging infrastructure, a collectively known as FLOS.
The changes to Part F of the Building Regulations will be implemented on 15 June 2022. This means that if you plan to start building work before that date, you will need to begin before then. Proper ventilation is crucial for the health of the occupants of a building. Proper ventilation will prevent the need for ventilation units to be turned off or not turn on at all. If you’re thinking of building a new house or renovating an existing one, Part F will help you meet all these requirements.
New Part F building regulations will make ventilation in homes easier to meet. With changes to the regulations, home owners will be able to avoid condensation and improve air quality in their homes. With the right ventilation system, the building will meet the UK’s goal of zero carbon homes by 2016.
