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
18 Nov 09	BSRIA Ltd	Training	Members First delegate: £220.00 Subsequent delegate: £185.00 Non-members First delegate: £290.00 Subsequent delegate: £230.00	6	1 Day	Book Online

Who should attend?

This course is designed for professionals in the building industry: Building owners, designers, architects, building control officers 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, both new build and refurbishment..

Content and timings

Delegates will learn about::

the regulatory framework
background behind the changes
the structure of the Part L Approved Documents
the path to compliance
new or changed guidance provisions
the changing role of airtightness
accompanying Part F Approved Document
Proposed amendments for 2010

Agenda

9.00 Registration and coffee
9.30 Building Regulations

History
Overall structure
Legal status
Reasons behind the 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.