Republic of Ireland:
Technical Guidance Document 1997
Dwellings - Technical Guidance Document L |
There are 3 alternative methods for showing compliance with the "Technical Guidance Document L: Conservation of Fuel & Energy in Dwellings (2002 edition):
- the Elemental Method,
- Overall Heat Loss Method and
- Heat Energy Rating Method (HER).
The HER of a dwelling is the measure of the total annual energy usage for space & water heating. The calculated HER of a dwelling |
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has to achieve a level related to its area/volume ratio, as given in the Technical Guidance Document.
Non-dwellings - Technical Guidance Document L
There are 2 alternative methods for showing compliance with the "Technical Guidance Document L: Conservation of Fuel & Energy (buildings other than dwelings ) 1997 edition:
- the Elemental Method, and
- overall Heat Loss Method.
New proposals to upgrade the thermal performance of insulation standards for Non-Residential Buildings are currently under review and a consultation process has been established. (Draft Building Regulations 2004). The amended document for non-residential buildings will be introduced during 2005. |
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