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
March 1, 2022

What is ESOS?

One of the methods in moving towards a carbon zero 2050 adopted by the current UK government has been to create energy-saving schemes for households and businesses, such as the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS).

 

What is ESOS?

The ESOS is a mandatory energy assessment scheme for large organisations in the UK. It was introduced as a part of the government’s response to Article 8 of the EU Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) – a common framework of measures for increasing energy efficiency within the European Union back in 2012. 

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JosTecEnergy Efficiency, Knowledge
December 31, 2021

Types of Residential Boilers in the UK

There are three main types of boilers for residential properties in the UK: combi boilers, system boilers and conventional boilers. Which one is best will depend on your needs and what is important to you. There are also a number of alternatives coming onto the market in the UK like air source heat pumps and other, often eco-friendlier ways in which to heat your home and water.

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