January 21, 2025

Part F of UK Building Regulations Explained

There’s a lot that goes into building design and construction, and it’s not simply a case of designing, building and signing off a perfect property. There are a lot of regulations and requirements that need to be met to make sure the building is safe and secure. This includes those set out in Approved Document F, which is a building regulation for the ventilation requirements to maintain indoor air quality.

Today, we’re going to take a look at the various building ventilation requirements set out in Approved Document F, ensuring that you’re clued up and ready to tackle your next building design and construction project.

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JosTecGeneral, Knowledge
January 15, 2025

TM44 Inspections – Air Conditioning Systems Compliance

TM44 inspections

The UK may not be the warmest or sunniest place to live, but businesses and commercial buildings still rely heavily on air conditioning to maintain comfortable and productive environments. But, using air conditioning isn’t simply a case of turning it on, enjoying a perfectly temperature controlled room, and thinking no more of it. Operating an air conditioning system comes with responsibilities, including compliance with regulatory standards. This is where TM44 inspections come in.

What is a TM44 Inspection?

A TM44 inspection is an air conditioning system assessment, and it’s required for all systems with an effective rated output of more than 12kW. The term ‘TM44’ refers to the industry accepted guidance for the energy efficiency of air conditioning systems, as set out by the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), which is why they’re often simply referred to as TM44 inspections. These inspections are designed to ensure air conditioning systems operate efficiently, whilst minimising environmental impact and energy use.

 

The inspections should be carried out by a professional energy assessor every five years, starting just before the system reaches five years of age, and then every five years after that. To ensure TM44 inspections stay up to date and don’t lapse, it’s best to arrange them just before the five year mark rolls around.

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jostec@adminVentilation
November 21, 2024

Exciting News from JosTec: Achieving Level 5 Certification in Non-Domestic Energy Assessment

Achieving Level 5 Certification in Non-Domestic Energy Assessment

We’re delighted to announce that one of our dedicated team members at JosTec has just achieved the prestigious Level 5 Non-Domestic Energy Assessor qualification! This is a significant milestone, not only for them personally but also for our company and for the services we can now offer to our valued clients. With this qualification, we are now fully equipped to conduct the most complex energy assessments for commercial buildings, ensuring that our clients receive detailed, accurate, and comprehensive energy performance evaluations.

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jostec@adminNews
November 6, 2024

Budget 2024: Changes to Homes, Property and Construction

Budget 2024 changes impacting homes, property, and construction

Each autumn, the government’s financial plan is presented by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the form of a budget statement, which details how the government plans to generate, spend and invest money for the upcoming year. A lot is covered in the budget and it’s a key event in the financial calendar, with economic growth, employment, welfare, healthcare, public services and infrastructure all being mentioned.

This year was no different and on 30th October, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered Labour’s first budget in 14 years, and a lot of big changes were announced. Following Sir Keir Starmer’s Prime Minister’s Questions, Reeves took centre stage to deliver the statement, which focused heavily on property and building.

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jostec@adminGeneral
October 31, 2024

Common Mistakes in Building Regulations Compliance and How to Avoid Them

Common Mistakes in Building Regulations Compliance and How to Avoid Them

It doesn’t matter whether you’re building an individual residential property or a much larger, commercial building, building compliance is undeniably important. In fact, building compliance is a key part of any construction or renovation project, and it’s there to ensure that buildings are safe, secure and usable. However, building regulations can be complicated, meaning that navigating building compliance can be daunting.

 

There’s a lot of room for error when trying to comply with building regulations and even the smallest mistakes can lead to costly delays, safety risks, additional work and potential legal issues. Below, we’ve taken a look at six of the most common building compliance mistakes and how you can avoid them.

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