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Understanding Part L and Part F

Who should attend | Aims | Content and timings | Outcomes | Documentation

In 2006, major changes to the Building Regulations and supporting Approved Documents came into force. The aim of these changes is to reduce carbon emissions from buildings and implement the EU's Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.

The Part L "Conservation of Fuel and Power" Approved Document demands stricter energy targets for all buildings, and make airtightness testing mandatory. The Part F "Means of Ventilation" Approved Document ensures that the mantra "Build tight, ventilate right" is followed.

Dates and prices

Date Venue Type Price (ex VAT) CPD hrs Duration Status
10 Mar 09 Old Bracknell Lane West, Bracknell, Berks, RG12 7AH Training Members
First delegate: £220.00
Subsequent delegate: £185.00
Non-members
First delegate: £290.00
Subsequent delegate: £230.00 		6 1 Day
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Who should attend?

This course is designed for professionals in the building industry: Building owners, designers, architects, building control assessors and equipment manufacturers. No previous knowledge of the Building Regulations is required.

Aims

To provide an overview of Part L and F, and how the changes impact the way construction professionals approach the design, approval and construction of building work.

Content and timings

Delegates will learn about::

  • the regulatory framework
  • background behind the changes
  • the structure of the new Part L Approved Documents
  • the path to compliance under the new documents
  • new or changed guidance provisions
  • the changing role of airtightness
  • accompanying changes to the Part F Approved Document

Agenda

9.00   Registration and coffee
9.30   Building Regulations 

  • History
  • Overall structure
  • Legal status
  • Reasons behind the upcoming changes

10.00   Approved Document L1A
11.00   Coffee
11.15   Approved Document L1B
11.45   Airtightness 

  • Energy savings resulting from airtightness
  • Designing for airtightness
  • Remedies for air leakage

12.30   Lunch
13.30   Approved Document L2A
14.30   Coffee
14.45   Approved Document L2B
15.30   Approved Document F
16.30   Close
 

Outcomes

Delegates will leave the session with a greater understanding of how the Building Regulations work, in particular those regarding energy efficiency and ventilation. This should lead to a smoother transition as the changes come into effect.

Documentation

Delegates are provided with a training pack, containing a copy of the overheads.