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Menai Bridge - Code Assessments - 01407 320 107
The office that covers this area is: Anglesey
Phone Number: 01407 320 107 Email: menai-bridge@e2consultants.co.uk
Sustainable Homes is sometimes referred to as Sustainable Homes, Code For Sustainable Homes, C4SH - Code For Sustainable Homes, Code Assessments, Code For Sustainable Homes.
A Code Assessments - A Code Assessments in Menai Bridge
The A Code Assessments in Menai Bridge is the environmental assessment method for rating and certifying the performance of new homes; it is also known in Wales as part of the Carbon Reduction Commitment Scheme. In England it was launched in December 2006, by, the Department for Communities and Local Government (CLG and became operational in April 2007 as the new national standard for sustainable design and construction of new homes. Since the 1st of May 2008 the developer of any new home in Menai Bridge a must have a mandatory rating against the Code.
The Code measures the 'whole home' as a complete package, assessing its sustainability against nine categories
The UK Government has committed to a reduction in carbon emissions of 80% by the year 2050. Improvement of all the new and existing housing stock in Menai Bridge will be instrumental in achieving this target. The key to achieving these carbon reduction targets, for new and existing dwellings in Menai Bridge is by being more energy efficient. By having a Code Assessment, a level of reduction can be established.
The whole construction and house building industry must start building more sustainable properties in Menai Bridge .To initiate this; the Government has introduced the new national standards for the use in the design and construction of new homes in Menai Bridge . The Code Assessment for Sustainable Homes or the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) is the means of assessment.
It is a compulsory requirement for every new dwelling in England to achieve a rating or score against the Code assessment (C4SH). Information on this rating is to be made available to all potential buyers through a (HIP) Home Information Pack. This indicates whether the home has been built to a specific level of the Code, and if so, which one.
The Code assessment measures the 'whole home' sustainability of a new dwelling in Menai Bridge against the nine categories of sustainable design; this produces a rating of the 'whole home' as a complete package. Each category is then further divided into further components which are individually assessed against a performance target and awarded the relevant credits for achievement.
The Code for sustainable homes assessment uses a six star rating system with an individual points total allocated to each star rating this communicates the overall sustainability performance of a new home. One is the lowest rating at entry level and six is the highest, deemed as zero carbon. The Code assessment for Menai Bridge sets a minimum standard for the use of energy and water at each level. In England, Code replaces the EcoHomes scheme, previously developed by (BRE) the Building Research Establishment.
The Code level is derived from the total percentage points achieved and is represented on the certificate by an equivalent number of stars.
Level One: >36 Points, 1 Star = Entry level (above Building Regulations)
Level Six: >90 Points, 6 Stars = Zero Carbon (Highest level)
Code Level 3 is a Mandatory requirement for Social Housing. Some Local Authorities such as Harrogate in North Yorkshire are making Code Level 3 Mandatory as a planning requirement in there Local Plan for all new developments. Level 3 Code is similar to the Best Practice Standard for energy efficiency as defined by the Energy Savings Trust
A Code assessment at level 6 is based on zero carbon emissions for a dwelling and is an aspirational standard based on a dwelling achieving zero carbon emissions. A zero carbon home as defined in the Code for Sustainable Homes is a property where the net CO2 emissions resulting from ALL the energy use in the dwelling is zero or better.
In Wales, as of September 2009, for developments of 5 or more, new properties are required to meet Level 3 Code for Sustainable Homes Assessment. From 2010 all single dwellings must achieve the Code for Sustainable Homes rating at Level 3 and from 2011 onwards all buildings built are to achieve a zero carbon rating or Level 6.
Northern Ireland has a requirement for Code level 3 from 2008.
Scotland currently has no time scale for the adoption of Code.
The proposed site, property or development should be registered with the accreditation body via the assessor as early as possible. It is only possible to register developments against the current version of the Code. However sites registered in Menai Bridge under a previous version can be re-registered under the current version of the Technical Guide. The registration is valid for a maximum of 5 years between the expiry of the Technical Guide version and submission of the design stage report.
Code for Sustainable Home Assessments within Menai Bridge can be produced only by an accredited and qualified Code Assessors. A Code assessment usually starts with a pre assessment followed with the Design Stage assessment - where an interim certificate is issued. This is followed by the Post Construction Stage, which includes the final certificate. Evidence is submitted and collected and used to determine the number of credits that can be awarded to the development A summary report is submitted to Code Service Provider via the assessor for the purpose of quality assurance and final certification.
If you require free initial advice, (C4SH) consultancy or a quotation for a Code Assessment in Menai Bridge please call our Menai Bridge consultants at the Menai Bridge Office on 01407 320 107 or Email menai-bridge@eliteenergy.org.uk
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